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Thomas Toy Community Center

EIN 84-3554986 · Manteca, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak40 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST DISADVANTAGED YOUTH BY PROVIDING AN AFFORDABLE, LOW OR NO-COST LOCATION THAT CAN SERVE DISADVANTAGED YOUTH.Located in the heart of Manteca, the organization aims to provide a safe haven for students in 7th through 12th gradea place where teens are seen, heard, and believed in, even when the world around them feels uncertain. Built intentionally to remove barriers, it is more than four walls. Its a vibrant, welcoming community designed specifically for teenagers who need stability, safety, and hope.The organization also aims to become a second home for teenagers. A place where self-harm is replaced with self-worth. Where silence turns into sharing. Where guarded teens slowly begin to open up through art, conversation, and consistent, caring adults.It is the organization's vision to raise a generation of confident, capable, compassionate young leaders who will shape the future of this community and beyond. Every teen deserves a place to belong. A reason to believe in themselves

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$342,570
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
8
Highest pay
$56,869, program dir.

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 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 75% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 521% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $263,758 spent. 1. RECREATIONAL ROOM WAS MADE AVAILABLE FOR BOARD-GAMES AND TABLE-GAMES, OFFERING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEER TEAM TO CONNECT WITH TEENAGERS.2. ART CLUB WAS INITIATED AND MADE AVAILABLE TWO DAYS A WEEK FOR TEENAGERS. THIS WAS ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO MENTOR AND CONNECT WITH TEENAGERS.3. THE SHOP WAS OPENED UP ON OCCASION FOR GENERAL BIKE REPAIR.4. WE PARTNERED WITH INNER CITY ACTIONS FOR HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND MEALS, BOTH AT THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS.5. WE FORMED A "YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL" MADE UP OF TEENAGERS WHO WOULD HELP US IN OUR COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING TO THEIR PEERS.6. WE FORMED A PRAYER TEAM THAT REGULARLY PRAYS FOR THE CENTER AND ALL PEOPLE CONNECTED WITH IT.7. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED YOUTH COUNSELLING. YOUTH HAVE TRUSTED STAFF WITH UNIMAGINABLE TRUTHS-SEXUAL ABUSES, ADDICTION, FOOD INSECURITY, HOUSING INSTABILITY, SAFETY ISSUES AT HOME. WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS. ENCOURAGEMENT, AND OPPORTUBUITIES, THESE TEENS RISE.8. THE ORGANIZATION HAVE PROVIDED A SAFE PLACE FOR TEENAGERS TO:Finish homework with tutors who truly understandGrab a healthy meal at the cafAccess a food pantry that helps feed their families at homeFind clean, quality clothing in the clothing closetUse on-site laundry facilitiesParticipate in art, music, theater, dance, STEM and robotics, finance workshops, garden and fitness clubsConnect with mentors, therapy dogs, and counseling supportExperience educational and cultural field trips they might otherwise never have

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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