Aging Up
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To empower foster youth into successful adulthood.
- Income
- $171,715
- Spending
- $223,445
- Reserves
- 1.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $70,061, co-founder/prog
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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)
- $91,546 spent. Aging UP stands out with its unique focus on one-to-one mentoring for youth ages 13 to 21 who have experienced foster care. Former foster youth are among Californias most vulnerable populations. Our research-based services are designed to mitigate the challenges they face, such as homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, and mental health issues. Research consistently shows that stable mentor relationships can counter trauma effects and build resilience in young people. Therefore, we recruit, screen, and train adult volunteers before matching them with a youth, ensuring each mentor completes 20 hours of trauma-informed, strength-based training and commits to ongoing training.The founders diligently worked full time, with nearly half of their hours unpaid and donated as in-kind, totaling 1,500 volunteer staff hours. The commitment of our volunteers is equally commendable, with mentoring hours totaling more than 1,400 hours, committee members served nearly 45 hours, professional bookkeeping services totaling more than 55 hours, and an additional 40 hours of administrative and program support services rendered as a donation. More than 20 hours of film production and well over 60 hours of website maintenance and graphic design services were provided in-kind. Twelve individuals totaled 80 hours of day-of-event support. Nearly $5,000 of tangible goods was donated to benefit the youth we serve.
- $20,354 spent. Positive Recreation is a supportive element that enhances the mentoring experience. Aging UP believes everyone grows through new experiences and holds regularly scheduled group events. These meetUPs offer physical activities, creative expression, and unique experiences. They provide a safe space where youth from foster care can enjoy typical adolescent activities within a stigma-free environment. Exposure to new and engaging activities also develops coping techniques and personal growth.
- $60,966 spent. Life Skills Workshops, the final element of Aging UP's trio of Services, profoundly impact the youth we serve. These "UPshops" are designed to develop and enhance skills necessary for successful adulthood. During these engaging, hands-on workshops, youth learn alongside their mentor and peers. Community experts lead workshops on topics ranging from college and career readiness to healthy living. Each workshop attendee is given a tangible item or keepsake related to the topic discussed so they can continue to practice what they have learned. Each workshop incorporates interpersonal, practical, and job-readiness skills to help youth from foster care gain and maintain employment and other necessary skills for successful adulthood.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 6, 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 May 2017.
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 November 4, 2026.
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