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Epicenter Foundation

EIN 85-2913976 · Laguna Hills, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EPICENTER Foundation a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency which promotes self-sufficiency for our clients and their families through addressing their holistic needs including homeownership education financial literacy career development and accessing entitlement benefits within the community.

Income
$188,618
Spending
$192,688
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$40,000, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $192,688 spent. In 2025 EPICENTER Foundation significantly expanded its programs reaching a greater number of individuals and families while strengthening community partnerships. Key accomplishments included broadening the reach of our educational workshops by offering both virtual and in-person sessions to prospective homeowners. Through our Homeownership Fair we connected participants with industry experts who provided guidance on selecting qualified lenders real estate professionals and other essential resources.In addition the Foundation enhanced its financial literacy education workshops equipping participants with critical knowledge in budgeting credit management debt reduction and long-term financial planning. These workshops empowered individuals and families to make informed financial decisions improve financial stability and build pathways toward sustainable homeownership.EPICENTER Foundation also deepened collaborations with local lenders real estate professionals and financial institutions to expand access to vital resources and services. These collective efforts increased opportunities for low-to-moderate income LMI individuals and families to achieve financial security access homeownership opportunities and strengthen overall community well-being.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 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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