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Phcc Educational Foundation

EIN 68-0098960 · Sacramento, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION IS: - TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR INDUSTRY EXPERIMENTATION AND INNOVATION - TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER PLUMBING AND HVAC/R EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING - TO CREATE A PIPELINE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME SKILLED AND TRAINED TRADEWORKERS; AND - TO ENHANCE THE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF THE PLUMBING AND HVAC WORKFORCE.

Income
$15,057
Spending
$21,991
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
38.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$107,686, ceo/ex-officio

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $12,639 spent. PIPELINE TO SUCCESS. EACH TWO-WEEK SESSION INCLUDED A VARIETY OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TOPICS SPECIFIC TO THE PLUMBING AND HVAC TRADES. COVERING EVERYTHING FROM OSHA SAFETY STANDARDS, CPR, BASIC CONSTRUCTION MATH AND THE SOFT SKILLS NECESSARY FOR A JOB SEARCH, THE PARTICIPANTS WERE INTRODUCED TO THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE TRADES AND HOW TO ACQUIRE THEM.DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZAITON SERVED 100 PARTICIPANTS.
  2. $3,611 spent. E-LEARNING. THE PHCC OF CALIFORNIA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OFFERS PLUMBING AND HVAC/R APPRENTICE ELEARNING COURSES FOR APPRENTICES WHO NEED A NON-TRADITIONAL METHOD OF RECEIVING THEIR APPRENTICESHIP-RELATED INSTRUCTION. THIS PROGRAM THAT IS RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP, AS A REASONABLE OPTION FOR APPRENTICE TRAINING. EACH COURSE IS THE EQUIVALENT TO ONE YEAR OF CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, AND THERE ARE 4 COURSES TOTAL. THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR ENROLLMENT INTO THE PROGRAM: 1. EMPLOYER SPONSORED: EMPLOYER SPONSORED ENROLLMENT IS FOR POTENTIAL STUDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY A PLUMBING OR HVAC/R CONTRACTOR. YOUR EMPLOYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING YOUR ENROLLMENT FEES. ON-THE-JOB TRAINING MUST BE COORDINATED WITH A PARTICIPATING EMPLOYER, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A FEDERAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION AND BE REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WITH THIS OPTION.2. SELF-SPONSORED: SELF-SPONSORSHIP IS AN OPTION FOR POTENTIAL STUDENTS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR AN EDUCATION IN PLUMBING OR HVAC/R BUT AREN'T CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY A CONTRACTOR. BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY A CONTRACTOR, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING MUST BE GAINED AFTER EMPLOYMENT. YOU WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FROM PHCC ACADEMY, BUT WILL NOT BE REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HAD ONE STUDENT FOR THEIR E-LEARNING PROGRAM.
  3. $1,806 spent. CERTIFICATION TESTING. A. INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS: PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO CERTIFY PROFESSIONALS IN SPECIFIC SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE AREAS, PROVIDING CREDENTIALS THAT DEMONSTRATE THEIR EXPERTISE TO EMPLOYERS AND CUSTOMERS.B. SPECIALIZED TRAINING: COURSES TAILORED TO SPECIFIC NEEDS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY, SUCH AS GREEN TECHNOLOGIES, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, AND ADVANCED HVAC SYSTEMS.C. JOURNEYMAN TRAININGUPGRADE AND REFRESH SKILLS: PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR JOURNEYMEN WHO WANT TO UPDATE OR EXPAND THEIR SKILLS, KEEPING PACE WITH INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENTS AND CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY.D. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: COURSES AND SEMINARS AIMED AT HELPING CONTRACTORS AND BUSINESS OWNERS IMPROVE THEIR LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: TRAINING ON BUDGETING, FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND MANAGING BUSINESS FINANCES EFFECTIVELY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 September 1987.

    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 delinquent as of June 30, 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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Educational Foundation Inc (Chapel Hill, NC), EIN 56-6058412. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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