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Curls Coils & Crowns

EIN 84-3546411 · Eastvale, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceFair63 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Curls, Coils, & Crowns is culturally relevant, gender-responsive nonprofit organization serving the Inland Empire community of Southern California. Since 2016, the organization has been dedicated to enriching the lives of school-aged Black girls by focusing on self-love, self-image, and self-efficacy. Through its flagship "Wear Your C.R.O.W.N.' program, Curls, Coils & Crowns provides school-based sessions that incorporate African-centered lessons and social-emotional wellness strategies. These sessions aim to foster self-awareness, positive self-image, and a sense of identity among participants. The organization's commitment is to disrupt systems that hinder Black girls from achieving greatness by creating safe, affirming environments where they can learn to love themselves unapologetically.

Income
$321,010
Spending
$290,236
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$64,200, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    6 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, 2024, 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. $88,227 spent. Hosted a year-round youth empowerment curriculum, including culturally relevant workshops focused on self-esteem, leadership, and identity development. The program was implemented in schools and community spaces, combining interactive sessions, educational materials, snacks, and media documentation. More than 500 youth were served across multiple school districts through workshops, individual event sessions, and long-term contracts.(Includes: Materials & Supplies (Program), Food & Beverage, Training Materials, Media/Recording, Electronic Devices, Community Engagement Events)
  2. $25,723 spent. This program supported the development and delivery of culturally responsive curriculum content and learning experiences. The initiative included work with curriculum specialists and consultants to create identity-affirming lesson plans for youth, speaker sessions, and conference participation to expand cultural relevance in education. (Includes: Curriculum Consultant, Guest Speaker Honoraria, Licenses/Conferences, Commercial Printing)
  3. $28,115 spent. organized and promoted community-wide events that celebrated cultural identity and built parent and community engagement. This included social media outreach, marketing, photography, web development, and in-person outreach events. (Includes: Marketing/Advertising, Outreach Travel, Copier/Office Equipment, Website & IT Consultant, Photographer)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 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 November 4, 2026.

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