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Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs Activities League

EIN 83-0410537 · Ashland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DSALs mission is to build connected, empowered communities in the unincorporated areas of Alameda County by supporting youth and families, promoting health, education, and public safety through collaboration between the community and the Sheriff's office. Through tailored programs and local partnerships, we strive to create pathways for lifelong growth and success.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 82%
Employees
55
Volunteers
20

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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $872,776 spent. DSAL RECREATION PROGRAMS OFFER NO AND LOW-COST SOCCER, BOXING, FITNESS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES TO INTERACT POSITIVELY WITH MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. DSAL CCP COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ENDEAVOR TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY/DEPUTY RELATIONSHIPS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, EMPOWER COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENGAGE IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS, ENGAGE IN CREATIVE PLACEMAKING, AND MAKE THEIR COMMUNITY A MORE VIBRANT, HEALTHY PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY.
  2. $717,140 spent. DSAL FOOD SYSTEMS IS BUILDING A CIRCULAR FOOD ECONOMY THROUGHOUT ALAMEDA COUNTY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD AND CREATE JOB EXPERIENCE, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO POPULATIONS THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN DENIED ACCESS TO BOTH.
  3. $38,486 spent. VOLUNTEER LED
  4. DIG DEEP FARMS IS A DSAL SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WITH A DUAL MISSION OF PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD AND CREATING JOB EXPERIENCE, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO POPULATIONS THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN DENIED ACCESS TO BOTH.

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 August 2005.

    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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