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Assistance League of Fresno

EIN 77-0202024 · Fresno, CA

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

What it says it does

Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.

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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 22.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15
Income fell 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

Independent board
25 of 25
196 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no 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
0 of 10
Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15
Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

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

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

Programs described in its return (6)

$237,831 spent. Distribution of clothing to school children through Operation School Bell. Program fosters children's self-esteem.
$36,495 spent. To provide free formal attire to foster girls, homeless and any girls in need who would not otherwise attend a school prom, graduation, or other school function that requires formal attire.
$14,372 spent. To provide local emergency agencies with certified safe toy teddy bears to children, young adults and women who have experienced trauma.
$5,572 spent. To provide house-bound senior citizens with individual care packages during the holiday season.
$4,316 spent. To provide necessary materials to a group of local seniors who create handmade items which are then donated to the Marjoree Mason Center, the Pregnancy Care Center, and Valley Teen Ranch.
$172 spent. Outreach Program - To provide help or goods for short term needs in the community on a timely basis and provide fleece for blankets.

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

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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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