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Our Lady of Fatima Villa Foundation

EIN 77-0536465 · Saratoga, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION ARE 1. TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA AND COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA INCLUDING ADULTS IN NEED (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SENIORS), PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, FAMILIES IN NEED AND CAREGIVERS. 2. TO PRESERVE THE ARTISTIC AND RELIGIOUS ARTIFACTS FOR THE COMMUNITY, PROMOTE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY, AND SUPPORT CIVIC LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY; AND 3. TO PROVIDE A PREFERENTIAL OPTION OF ITS SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES TO THOSE WHO ARE FRAIL, ELDERLY, OR DISABLED, AND FACING CHALLENGES PRESENTED BY THEIR AGE AND/OR HEALTH CONDITIONS.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
99.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 70%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 99.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 415% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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

    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

    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 (1)
  1. $773,130 spent. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES TO DO THE FOLLOWING:CHILDREN IN NEED OF BIRTH DEFECT OR BURN RECONSTRUCTION WHO SUFFER GREATLY NOT ONLY FROM THE PHYSICAL DISFIGUREMENT, BUT ALSO FROM MALNUTRITION, SPEECH DISORDERS, HEARING IMPAIRMENT AND OTHER DIFFICULTIES.EDUCATE AND INSPIRE FAMILIES TO BUILD BRIGHT FUTURES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. SERVICES PROVIDED MAY INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE, INFORMATION ON HEALTH CONDITIONS, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS IN NURSING HOMES TO BETTER ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY THAT INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION, NUTRITION, FALL RISK REDUCTION, COMPANIONSHIP, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STIMULATION.

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? Caution.

    Not 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 March 1946.

    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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