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Assistance League of Boise Idaho Inc

EIN 82-0331595 · Garden City, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF BOISE IDAHO VOLUNTEERS TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
34 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
366

Source: Form 990 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 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • 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 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. $856,282 spent. PROGRAMS SERVING K-12 STUDENTS: OPERATION SCHOOL BELL, TEEN RETAIL AND HIGH SCHOOL CLOSETS PROVIDE NEW CLOTHING AND SHOES TO DISADVANTAGED ADA AND CANYON COUNTY STUDENTS. OPERATION SCHOOL SUPPLIES PROVIDES NEW SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO ADA COUNTY SCHOOLS TO ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS ARE READY FOR SCHOOL. HY HOPE PROVIDES HOMELESS UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH WITH LIVING SUPPLIES, GAS AND FOOD VOUCHERS TO HELP THEM CONTINUE TO STAY IN SCHOOL. CINDERELLA'S CLOSET OFFERS FORMAL WEAR TO PURCHASE FOR A NOMINAL FEE SO THAT STUDENTS CAN ATTEND THEIR PROMS. CANYON COUNTY'S SAME PROGRAM IS CALLED FORMAL THREADS. HISTORY IN THE BOWN HOUSE PROVIDES TOURS THAT SUPPLEMENT 4TH GRADE IDAHO HISTORY CURRICULUM.
  2. $72,661 spent. PROJECT HEARING PARTNERS WITH ST. LUKE'S/ELKS HEARING & BALANCE TO SCREEN AND PROVIDE HEARING AIDS AT NO COSTS TO ADULTS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO AWARDED TO HEARING-IMPAIRED STUDENTS TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION AND SUPPORT LONG-TERM INDEPDENDENCE. THE BRIGHTER IMAGE WIGS PROGRAM PROVIDES 2 FREE WIGS TO ANYONE EXPERIENCING MEDICAL HAIR LOSS.
  3. $44,883 spent. BABY BUNDLES PROVIDES CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL BABY CARE PRODUCTS TO FAMILIES OF NEWBORNS IN FINANCIAL NEED. BUNDLES ARE DELIVERED TO ADA AND CANYON COUNTY HOSPITALS AND THEN THE HOSPITAL DISTRIBUTES.
  4. $7,700 spent. CARES CLOSET- ALB AND ST. LUKE'S CHILDREN AT RISK EVALUATION SERVICES (CARES), ALONG WITH LOCAL AREA POLICE DEPARTMENTS, HAVE JOINED TOGETHER TO ENHANCE THE DISTRIBTUION OF ESSENTIAL CLOTHING AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN BEING EVALUATED AT THE CARES CLINIC. EMPOWERING YOUTH ASSISTS YOUTH WHO AGE-OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IN ADA COUNTY. A DUFFLE BAG FULL OF HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES IS PROVIDED TO HELP THEM SET UP INDEPENDENT LIVING.
  5. CARES CLOSET- ALB AND ST. LUKE'S CHILDREN AT RISK EVALUATION SERVICES (CARES), ALONG WITH LOCAL AREA POLICE DEPARTMENTS, HAVE JOINED TOGETHER TO ENHANCE THE DISTRIBTUION OF ESSENTIAL CLOTHING AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN BEING EVALUATED AT THE CARES CLINIC. EMPOWERING YOUTH ASSISTS YOUTH WHO AGE-OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IN ADA COUNTY. A DUFFLE BAG FULL OF HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES IS PROVIDED TO HELP THEM SET UP INDEPENDENT LIVING.

Source: Form 990 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 October 13, 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? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1979.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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