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Qa Commons Inc

EIN 83-3025113 · Saint Helena, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

QA COMMONS IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH INSTITUTIONS AND EMPLOYERS TO HELP STUDENTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE FROM UNDERSERVED BACKGROUNDS, DEVELOP ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY QUALITIES (EEQS) AND CAREER READINESS SKILLS THAT PROMOTE LONG-TERM SUCCESS IN THE WORKFORCE.

Income
$507,780
Spending
$446,876
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$67,375, executive di

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% 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 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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)
  1. $127,787 spent. QA COMMONS PROVIDED CONSULTING, EVALUATION, AND TRAINING SERVICES TO POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS AND WORKFORCE PARTNERS TO EMBED ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY QUALITIES (EEQS) INTO CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED PARTNERS IN ALIGNING EDUCATION OUTCOMES WITH WORKFORCE EXPECTATIONS, DELIVERING CERTIFICATION SERVICES, FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS, AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT ACROSS SEVERAL INSTITUTIONS.
  2. $125,207 spent. THROUGH RESTRICTED GRANT SUPPORT FROM PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS, QA COMMONS IMPLEMENTED SPECIAL INITIATIVES AIMED AT ADVANCING EQUITABLE CAREER OUTCOMES FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED LEARNER POPULATIONS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED PILOT PROJECTS, EVALUATION FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT, AND STAKEHOLDER CONVENINGS. PROJECTS WERE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE INSTITUTIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF CAREER READINESS OUTCOMES AND CONTRIBUTE TO SYSTEMIC IMPROVEMENT IN WORKFORCE EDUCATION.
  3. $49,000 spent. QA COMMONS RECEIVED DONATED EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SERVICES VALUED AT 49,000, REFLECTING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS FAIR MARKET COMPENSATION AND THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID. THESE CONTRIBUTED SERVICES SUPPORTED STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT, PARTNER RELATIONS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT.

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

  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 December 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 2019.

    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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