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Assistance League of Los Gatos- Saratoga

EIN 77-0554406 · Los Gatos, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE VOLUNTEERISM THROUGH EDUCATION, SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$131,981
Spending
$112,614
Reserves
23.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 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 (5)
  1. $48,211 spent. OPERATION SCHOOL BELL - THIS IS A MULTI-PART OUTREACH PROGRAM GEARED TO ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN IN CAMPBELL UNION, MORELAND AND LUTHER BURBANK SCHOOL DISTRICTS.LITERACY - TO ENCOURAGE A LOVE OF READING IN STUDENTS, VOLUNTEERS VISIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS ONCE A MONTH TO READ ALOUD AND THEN DONATE NEW BOOKS TO THE CLASS LIBRARY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES QUALITY NEW AND GENTLY USED BOOKS AS WELL FOR PERSONAL USE. THE CHAPTER HAS TWO BOOK GIVE-AWAY PROGRAMS: IN DECEMBER EACH CHILD RECEIVES ONE BOOK TO TAKE HOME AND IN MAY EACH STUDENT RECEIVES TWO BOOKS FOR SUMMER READING. IN THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, WITH VOLUNTEERS, THE CHAPTER PROVIDED 260 CLASSROOM BOOKS AND 1,556 TAKE-HOME BOOKS TO 510 STUDENTS FROM 26 CLASSROOMS IN 5 SCHOOLS. A PILOT FLUENCY PROGRAM WORKING WITH SMALL GROUPS OF STUDENTS ON FLUENCY AND COMPREHENSION WAS BEGUN. CLOTHES FOR KIDS - THIS PROGRAM WORKS WITH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE JACKETS, UNIFORMS, HYGIENE KITS, AND SHOES AND SOCKS TO STUDENTS LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LINE REFERRED BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL, AND FILL EMERGENCY UNIFORM AND CLOTHING NEEDS OF STUDENTS AS NEEDED. IN THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, WITH 23 VOLUNTEERS, THE CHAPTER PROVIDED 547 STUDENTS IN 18 SCHOOLS WITH 541 JACKETS AND SWEATSHIRTS, 311 PAIRS OF SHOES, AS WELL AS MANY UNIFORMS, SOCKS, AND HATS.SCHOLARSHIP - ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, SELECTED BY SCHOOL STAFF, ARE PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND SCIENCE CAMP IN SUPPORT OF THE 5TH AND 6TH GRADE SCIENCE CURRICULA. IN THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, 189 STUDENTS IN 6 SCHOOLS RECEIVED SCIENCE CAMP ASSISTANCE. STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, ART AND MATH) - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO HANDS-ON ENGINEERING PROJECTS. IN THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, REVISIONS IN SCHOOL SCIENCE CURRICULUMS PUT HANDS-ON PROJECTS ON HOLD. IN 2024-2025, THE CHAPTER SUPPORTED A PILOT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDED 12 VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH THE INNOVATION CLASSES DURING THE AIM PROGRAM DAY. THE CHAPTER ALSO PROVIDED INQUIRY-INNOVATION DAY MATERIALS TO 643 THIRD GRADE STUDENTS.
  2. $35,043 spent. FAMILY PROGRAMS - NEW MOMS AND THEIR BABIES IDENTIFIED BY SANTA CLARA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES ARE PROVIDED WITH BABY BUNDLES CONTAINING LAYETTE ITEMS, TOYS, BOARD BOOKS, CLOTHING, AND DIAPERS. FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVE HOLIDAY AND BIRTHDAY GIFTS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN IN THE FAMILY RECEIVE AT LEAST ONE GIFT. 402 OF THESE GIFTS WERE PROVIDED IN THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR. THE CHAPTER ALSO PROVIDED OTHER ESSENTIAL BABY NEEDS AT NURSE REQUESTS. THE FAMILY STORE, WHERE A VARIETY OF ITEMS THAT MAY BE "PURCHASED" USING POINTS EARNED BY THE MOTHERS FOR ATTENDING MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND PARENTING CLASSES RESUMED IN THE FALL OF 2024.
  3. $4,681 spent. SENIOR PROGRAM - IN CONJUNCTION WITH SARATOGA ADULT DAYCARE CENTER, TEAMS OF CHAPTER PLAN, SHOP FOR AND PREPARE NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES TWO DAYS A WEEK FOR THE CLIENTS AND ALSO PROVIDE VALUABLE SOCIAL INTERACTION.
  4. $8,898 spent. WVCS PARK-IT MARKET - THIS PROGRAM WAS BEGUN IN JUNE 2021, IN COOPERATION WITH WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES. IN THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE CHAPTER PROCURED AND PACKAGED 840 CARE KITS WITH HOUSEHOLD OR HYGIENE ITEMS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES CLIENTS.
  5. WVC OFFICE OF STUDENT NEEDS THIS PILOT PROGRAM WAS BEGUN IN JUNE 2024. 11 VOLUNTEERS HELPED REGULARLY WITH THE WVC FOOD PANTRY, AND 47 VOLUNTEERS HELPED WITH SPECIAL EVENTS LIKE THE WVC TOY AND BOOK DRIVE, HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP, AND A PARENTING STUDENTS' EVENT.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.

    Recognized by the IRS in November 2025. It is too new to have a track record.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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