Las Positas College Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support and advance the College and its students through active resource development and effective community partnerships.
- Income
- $990,588
- Spending
- $965,290
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 1.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 54%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $225,017, executive director
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
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $738,177 spent. The Las Positas College Foundation believes that affordable, high-quality education and career training are essential to the prosperity of the Tri-Valley region and its residents. Because state funding rarely covers all student and program needs, the Foundation actively secures additional resources through gifts, bequests, grants, events, and partnerships with local businesses, laboratories, educational institutions, and community organizations.A California community college education remains one of the most affordable pathways to higher education and workforce preparation. However, many students continue to face financial barriers related to textbooks, transportation, childcare, housing, food insecurity, and reduced work opportunities while enrolled. Scholarships and programmatic support remain critical to helping students persist and complete their educational goals.One of the Foundation's primary missions is to provide scholarships to deserving students. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships supporting transfer, career technical education, performing arts, STEM, athletics, veterans, re-entry students, and first-generation college students. During 2024-2025, scholarship support continued to expand through donor stewardship, investment growth, and planned giving efforts.In 2025, the Foundation received a significant estate gift of approximately $194,500 from the estate of Ken Ross to establish a new Musical Theater Award recognizing performing arts students at Las Positas College.The Foundation continued to strengthen partnerships with community and industry organizations, including UNCLE Credit Union, UC Merced, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, Lam Research, and the Livermore Valley Craft Beer Foundation. These partnerships support student success, workforce development, STEM education, veterans programming, and career-connected learning opportunities.The Foundation also expanded community leadership and governance through the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors during the fiscal year.The Foundation provides financial and programmatic support in the following areas:Scholarships and Student Support Need- and merit-based scholarships Support for veterans, re-entry students, STEM students, and first-generation students Early Childhood Development Center scholarships for student parents Textbook assistance and textbook loaner support Veterans Resource Center support including textbook, technology, tutoring, and basic-needs assistanceTeaching and Learning Initiatives Faculty and staff innovation grants Professional development and enriched instructional programs Student Government textbook support Continued support for Math Jam and the RAW Center President's Scholars Program President's Speaker Series and campus inclusion initiativesSTEM and Workforce Development Support for Sandia Science Bowl and STEM-related programming Collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories Support for engineering, advanced manufacturing, and public safety programs Support for workforce and career technical education initiativesPerforming Arts and Literary Programs Scholarships and fundraising support for music, theater, dance, and arts students Support for the Literary Arts Festival, Las Po Film Festival, and student publications Support for speech and debate activities and other student enrichment opportunitiesAthletics Scholarship support for student-athletes Assistance with athletic fundraising and student engagement initiativesCommunity and Student Success Initiatives Support for Umoja, Puente, and other learning communities Support for student-centered campus events and engagement activities Collaboration with local schools and community organizations on educational outreach and enrichment opportunitiesThe Foundation remains committed to supporting Las Positas College students, faculty, and programs through philanthropy, stewardship, and strategic community partnerships that advance student access, equity, workforce preparation, and educational excellence.
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
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Dallas College Foundation Inc (Dallas, TX), EIN 23-7326612. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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