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Walnut Creek Chamber Foundation

EIN 68-0487243 · Walnut Creek, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE FUNDING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FOSTER DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERS & LEADERSHIP QUALITIES, INCLUDING LEADERSHIP TRAINING & MENTORSHIPS; & PROVIDE LEADERSHIP RESOURCES TO NON-PROFIT GROUPS, AND OTHERS.

Income
$546,315
Spending
$597,014
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
0
Volunteers
11

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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. $360,111 spent. EAST BAY WOMENS CONFERENCE: THE EAST BAY WOMEN'S CONFERENCE IS A PREMIER ONE-DAY CONFERENCE WITH THE MISSION TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER WOMEN FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. THIS CONFERENCE INCLUDES PRESENTATIONS FROM INSPIRING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, BOOK SIGNINGS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND SO MUCH MORE.
  2. $88,154 spent. EDUCATION INITIATIVES: EDUCATION INITIATIVES INCLUDE PARTNERSHIPS WITH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND INNOVATIVE GROWTH COMPANIES TO HELP UPSKILLING AND RETRAINING WORKFORCE. THE MAIN FOCUS IN THIS YEAR'SPROGRAM LEADERSHIP: LEADERSHIP CONTRA COSTA WAS CREATED TO IDENTIFY AND PROMOTE THE SKILLS AS A CURRENT OR FUTURE LEADER, ENHANCE THE PARTICIPANT'S KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONTRA COSTA REGION, EXPAND INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND INCREASE COMMUNICATION AMONG THE MOST ACTIVE AND INVOLVED MEMBERS OF THIS COMMUNITY.
  3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS THE CREATION OF WEALTH IN WHICH COMMUNITY BENEFITS ARE CREATED. THERE ARE ONLY THREE APPROACHES USED TO ENHANCE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THEY ARE: BUSINESS ATTRACTION, RETENTION AND EXPANSION - ENHANCING EXISTING BUSINESSES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CITY OF WALNUT CREEK IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN. THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN INCLUDES DESIGNING, AND IMPLEMENTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES, AS WELL AS ACTING AS A KEY LIAISON BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS AND THE COMMUNITY.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on August 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2010.

    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 January 2015.

    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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