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Rinkle Family Foundation

EIN 52-2267654 · San Jose, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT, OR CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF, THE CLASS OF 501(C)(3), 509(A)(1), & 509(A)(2) ORGANIZATIONS (THE "SUPPORTED CLASS") THAT PROMOTE/PERFORM EDUCATION AND/OR CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM, EDIFICATION AND STEWARDSHIP.

Income
$229,591
Spending
$503,925
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$72,321, trustee

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 119% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 90% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $263,500 spent. PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS FOR HIGHLAND LAKES CRISIS NETWORK, A SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION OF THIS 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION.
  2. $95,000 spent. PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS FOR SPICEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, A SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION OF THIS 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION.
  3. $25,000 spent. PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS FOR K-LOVE RADIO (EDUCATIONAL & MEDIA FDN), A SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION OF THIS 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION.
  4. $77,500 spent. PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS FOR CAMP OF THE HILLS, CONVOY OF HOPE, EXTOLLO INTERNATIONAL, CHAMPION MINISTRIES (GROUNDWIRE), HOPE MEDIA GROUP, LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES OF THE VALLEY INC, MERCY CHEFS, NEW GENERATIONS, REVELATION MEDIA, AND YOUTH WITH A MISSION EL PASO & JUAREZ. ALL SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS OF THIS 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as revoked as of December 31, 2006. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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