Z-Cares Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Z-Cares Foundation's mission is to reduce stigma and spark meaningful conversations around youth mental health by providing evidence-based educational resources, powerful storytelling, guided content, and youth-driven awareness. Z-Cares Foundation will accomplish this mission through; providing evidence-based guided content and building awareness about youth mental health. Z-Cares Foundation supports schools, youth clubs, and youth organizations establish an infrastructure of caring so teens struggling with anxiety and other mental health issues have basic needed support in place
- Income
- $118,936
- Spending
- $37,699
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 85%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $37,699 spent. The Stories of Hope Collection features short films, special editions, and a feature documentary, all created to illuminate the journey through struggle, resilience, and recovery. From youth facing mental health challenges to individuals breaking silence and stigma, each story shows how talking about their struggles led to healing and hope. Though the experiences vary, they all reflect a shared truth: honesty opens the door to connection, strength, and support. Viewers often see themselves in these powerful stories - sparking empathy, recognition, and the courage to begin their own healing journey. More than just a film series, the award winning Stories of Hope Collection is a movement for mental wellness that brings communities together and encourages real conversations. We feel that together, we can help hope take root.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 July 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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