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Chileno Bay Foundation Inc

EIN 84-2784286 · Scottsdale, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY BY FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MEDICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, & ARTS.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 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 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 72% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • 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.

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $201,795 spent. POR LOS NINOS DE LA SIERRA AC: THIS PROGRAM IS A SCHOOL, KITCHEN AND COMMUNITY CENTER THAT PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO 770 CHILDREN. THEIR FAMILIES (ESTIMATED 400 PEOPLE) INDIRECTLY BENEFITED BY RECEIVING DONATIONS OF FOOD, CLOTHING, CLEANING SUPPLIES, AND OTHER SUPPORT. THE FOUNDATION IS PROVIDING WORLD CLASS EDUCATION, HEALTHY MEALS AND A SAFE PLACE TO PLAY FOR CHILDREN IN VULNERABLE CIRCUMSTANCES. OUR DONORS HAVE ADOPTED THIS PROJECT AND HAVE HELPED BUILD NEW FACILITIES FOR THESE CHILDREN.
  2. $505,628 spent. FUNDACION TELETON MEXICO AC: PROVIDES WORLD CLASS PHYSICAL REHABILITATION TO CHILDREN WHILE SUPPORTING THE ENTIRE FAMILY THROUGH THE PROCESS. THIS GRANT DIRECTLY SUPPORTED THE NEW TELETON CRIT THAT WAS INAUGURATED IN NOVEMBER 2025. THIS FACILITY IS PROVIDING WORLD CLASS SPECIALTY MEDICAL CARE TO THE CHILDREN OF LOS CABOS. OVER 350 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BENEFIT FROM THE LOS CABOS CRIT.
  3. $220,000 spent. STARS & STRIPES CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: THIS GRANT WAS GIVEN TO STARS AND STRIPES TO BE MATCHED 100% TO HELP BUILD A NEW 7TH AND 8TH GRADE CLASSROOM BUILDING AT POR LOS NINOS DE LA SIERRA COMMUNITY CENTER AND SCHOOL. 77 CHILDREN BENEFIT THIS NEW CLASSROOM BUILDING.
  4. $317,000 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS SUPPORTED INCLUDED: PET LOS CABOS, ALIANZA PARA LA SEGURIDAD ALIMENTARIA, PADRINO CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, VIFAC LOS CABOS, LOS NINOS DEL CAPITAN AC, CLUB DE NINOS Y NINAS DE BCS A, AMIGOS DE LOS NINOS, PROGRAMA DE BECAS GREEN AC, GROUPO RAME LOS CABOS AC, RED AUTISMO, AND CRUZ ROJA MEXICANA.

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 June 2020.

    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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