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Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation

EIN 68-0179770 · Auburn, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSICE SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES; AND TO PROMOTE AIDS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
12
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$102,500, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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

    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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $957,556 spent. CLIENT SERVICES: PROVIDED VENDORED OUTPATIENT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT CARE TO 130 HIV INFECTED CLIENTS INCLUDING SKILLED NURSING, MEDICATION, AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR THE ONGOING MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC AND ACUTE HEALTH CONDITIONS. PROVIDED ASSISTANCE FOR FOOD, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND HOME CARE. ALSO PROVIDED TESTING TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN RECENTLY INCARCERATED AND/OR THOSE WHO HAVE SUBSTANCE USE CHALLENGES. TOTAL OF 225 CLIENTS SERVCED DURING THE YEAR.
  2. OUTREACH: PROVIDED A COMPREHENSIVE HIV/AIDS AND PREP AWARENESS PROGRAM IN THE SIERRA FOOTHILLS REGION. OUTREACH ACTIVITIES (APPROXIMATELY 17 EVENTS IN 2024) HAVE TAKEN PLACE INCLUDING: HIV TESTING, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AT COUNTY AGENCIES, OR OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. PARTICIPATING AT COLLEGE HEALTH FAIRS AND PROBATION DEPARTMENT HEALTH FAIRS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE FACILITIES, LOCAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER LOCAL AND REGIONAL EVENTS. PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, STD PROTECTION, TESTING, AND REFERRALS TO THOSE RECENTLY INCARCERATED AND WHO USE SUBSTANCE. INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND REFERENCES WERE ALSO DISSEMINATED THROUGH PHONE AND INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC. OUTREACH: PROVIDED A COMPREHENSIVE HIV/AIDS AND PREP AWARENESS PROGRAM IN THE SIERRA FOOTHILLS REGION. OUTREACH ACTIVITIES (APPROXIMATELY 17 EVENTS IN 2024) HAVE TAKEN PLACE INCLUDING: HIV TESTING, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AT COUNTY AGENCIES, OR OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. PARTICIPATING AT COLLEGE HEALTH FAIRS AND PROBATION DEPARTMENT HEALTH FAIRS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE FACILITIES, LOCAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER LOCAL AND REGIONAL EVENTS. PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, STD PROTECTION, TESTING, AND REFERRALS TO THOSE RECENTLY INCARCERATED AND WHO USE SUBSTANCE. INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND REFERENCES WERE ALSO DISSEMINATED THROUGH PHONE AND INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 1990.

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

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

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    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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