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La Puente Community Foundation

EIN 84-4372197 · La Puente, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 11% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The Foundation is a nonprofit benefit company organization and is not organized for the private gain of any person. The Foundation is organized under the California Nonprofit Public Corporation Law for public and charitable purposes. The purpose and the mission of the Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for the La Puente community through the funding of community-based programming including but not limited too: -youth recreation athletic and education programs -community based wellness and enrichment programs -senior recreation leisure education programs and support services -park and facility improvements -cultural arts program literacy programs visual and performing arts program -Initiatives for events and programs staffed by community volunteers -Potential for other community organizations to partner with the Foundation subject to development of a partnership agreement and approval by the Foundation Board of Directors

Income
$410,832
Spending
$256,130
Spent on programs
11%
Reserves
25.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 85%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    11% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 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 (19)
  1. $12,750 spent. Hosted a series of concert in the park events throughout the summer
  2. $4,250 spent. Hosted a skateboard giveaway event for the community
  3. $3,244 spent. Hosted a comedy night in the park for the community
  4. $2,564 spent. Hosted a cultural event for the community
  5. $1,516 spent. Hosted a Mothers Day Paint and Sip for the community
  6. $1,075 spent. Hosted a St. Patricks Day themed event for the community
  7. $651 spent. Hosted a cultural event for the community
  8. $624 spent. Hosted a water day at La Puente Park for the community
  9. $500 spent. Hosted a cultural event for the community
  10. $500 spent. Hosted a toy giveaway event for the community
  11. $300 spent. Hosted a job fair for the community
  12. $160 spent. Hosted a valentines day event for the community
  13. $80 spent. Hosted a community event for the holiday season
  14. $14 spent. Hosted a cultural event for the community
  15. $13 spent. Hosted a Pride community event
  16. $6 spent. Collected toys for upcoming toy giveaway
  17. Hosted a event collecting donations for victims of the Los Angeles area fires
  18. Hosted an Easter Sunday event for the community
  19. Hosted a community event

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 2021.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Community Foundation Inc (Richmond, VA), EIN 23-7009135. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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