Trunorth Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 71 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
TruNorth Foundation cultivates the conditions for individuals and communities to reclaim identity, strengthen belonging, develop leadership, and build collective power to create healthier, more connected, and thriving communities. Through community-centered learning, cultural healing practices, leadership development, and ecosystem building, we support people in becoming the architects of the change they seek in their own lives and communities.
- Income
- $41,865
- Spending
- $384,170
- Spent on programs
- 69%
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 86%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
- Highest pay
- $117,000, coo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 24 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 818% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 64% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1569% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 71 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (3)
- $109,971 spent. Hosted four (4) community leadership events and educational experiences that strengthened belonging, leadership, and community connection. Activities included the Year of THR!VAL kickoff convening with more than 200 attendees, the digital THR!VAL Series, the Manhood Reforged Community Convening attended by more than 120 participants, and a philanthropic gathering announcing the Foundation's endowment initiative. During 2025, the Foundation also transferred legacy endowment funds into its endowed fund at Rose Community Foundation.
- $82,874 spent. Continued production of the Lion's Story Living Documentary, documenting community stories, leadership journeys, and lived experiences through planning, interviews, filming, and related production activities during 2025.
- $72,411 spent. Delivered TruNorth's human development program through a cohort based model combining in person and virtual learning, access to the Community Healers Network, and immersive retreat experiences. During the 2025 program cycle, Manhood Reforged engaged a circle of Black men in self mastery, emotional well being, leadership development, accountability, and community connection. Participants also contributed as panelists at the Manhood Reforged Community Convening and enrolled in a Black Men's Self Mastery Healing Retreat scheduled for February 2026.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 December 2019.
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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