Real Situation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Real Situations Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating homelessness, poverty, and teen violence prevention while promoting mental health and awareness and advocating for individuals with special needs. Our mission is to create a safe, supportive and empowering environment where youth, families and communities can thrive. Programs- Thursday Night Thrillers teen violence prevention summer basketball program. Community Support & Outreach- distribution of essentials such as food, school supplies, diapers, clothing, and shoes. Scholarship Program-($500-2500 awards) Special needs & Autism Advocacy Entrepreneur & Skill Building
- Income
- $255,499
- Spending
- $255,499
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 92%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $19,000, executive marketing 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
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 100% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2333% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% 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
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $255,499 spent. 2024 Thursday Night Thriller Teen Violence prevention program-6 weeks Summer Sports league The mission of TNT is to prevent teen violence by creating a structed environment for teens to engage sports, leadership development and mentorship opportunities. We aim to empower youth by offering resources, guidance and activities that help them build self-confidence, make better life choices and strengthen their connection to their community. Impact More than 14,000 Attendees Support to Families in need 34 families received furniture 15 bunk beds 2 Furniture Sets 15 chest of Drawers and 2 Furniture bank Vouchers Essential Support Provided through our Essential Alliance program Program 1000 Free pair of shoes 2500 school supply items 1500 essential household items 2500 diapers and 100+ packs of wipes 1000+ personal care items Free Car giveaway to graduated high school student headed to college in the fall Follow your dream scholarship of $500 to 2 high school students Free basketball and football uniforms provided to all players. Free Tshirts provided to all participants and volunteer Raffle giveaways included 3 TVs, 5 laptops, 7 tablets, 4 pair of beats by dre
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
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 December 2024.
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 April 2025.
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 October 21, 2026.
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