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Onefuture Coachella Valley

EIN 81-3653698 · Palm Desert, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ONEFUTURE BENEFITS STUDENTS, EMPLOYERS AND THE REGION THROUGH THE POWER OF A COORDINATED COMMUNITY-WIDE INVESTMENT. WE BRING EDUCATION, EMPLOYERS, NONPROFITS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS TOGETHER TO IMPLEMENT A FULL CYCLE OF RESOURCES ALONG EACH STUDENT'S JOURNEY, ENSURING THEIR COLLEGE, CAREER, AND ECONOMIC SUCCESS. BRIDGING COLLEGE TO CAREER PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS THROUGH COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING, CAREER EXPLORATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE, CAREER GUIDANCE FROM LOCAL EMPLOYERS, INTERNSHIPS, MENTORSHIPS, NETWORKING AND JOB CONNECTIONS.ONEFUTURE LEADS THE REGIONAL PLAN FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS WHICH OUTLINES HOW EDUCATION, EMPLOYER AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS WILL IMPROVE PROSPECTS OF ALL STUDENTS TO ADVANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS. THROUGH THIS ROLE, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT ONEFUTURE INDIRECTLY IMPACTS 25% OF THE LOCAL STUDENT POPULATION, OR 17,500 STUDENTS.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
14
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$201,667, president & ceo

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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. $3.4 million spent. THE COACHELLA VALLEY REGIONAL PLAN FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS MOBILIZES 300 LOCAL EDUCATION, CIVIC, AND BUSINESS LEADERS, ALL WORKING TOGETHER TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC AND CAREER GOALS. THIS HAS RESULTED IN:$20 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO 3,300 STUDENTS: 1,708 BACHELOR DEGREES, 986 ASSOCIATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES, 389 MASTER DEGREES, AND 47 DOCTORATE DEGREES, 2007-2024.$8 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT RISING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: 671 HEALTH DEGREES, 154 MASTERS, 21 DOCTORATES AND 217 NURSING DEGREES, 2007-2024.90% OF ONEFUTURE SCHOLARS PERSIST AND RE-ENROLL INTO THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR, 2024-2025.354 GRADUATE HEALTHCARE INTERNS, 64 EMPLOYER HOSTS GENERATING $1.3MIL+ IN WAGES. 75% FAFSA COMPLETION RATE GIVING STUDENTS ACCESS TO $300 MILLION IN FINANCIAL AID, 2023.99% OF ONEFUTURE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL AID.NEARLY 8,000 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CAREER AND INTEREST-THEMED PROGRAMS.GENTS ALLIANCE, COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS INITIATIVE HAS SERVED MORE THAN 500 YOUNG MEN. STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR INNOVATION AND COLLECTIVE LEADERSHIPA WHOLE COMMUNITY UNITING ON A $3 MILLION ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO GET STUDENTS IN AND THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION.

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 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 June 2025.

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

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2017.

    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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