Home Beneath Our Feet
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Using a nature-focused curriculum,Home Beneath Our Feet seeds the development of children, youth, and adults through physical, financial, and personal development to improve quality of life in our community.
- Income
- $283,233
- Spending
- $281,572
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 200
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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
- $12,750 spent. HBOFs programs served a total of 3,781 individuals, with 24 children participating in the Summer Growth Program and 20 individuals from Affordable Housing Apartments receiving support. Additionally, 1,372 individuals collected produce from the farmers markets, benefiting from the fresh produce available. The programs objective is to provide fresh, healthy food to underserved communities while fostering education and hands-on experience in agriculture, particularly for youth participants.
- $36,000 spent. In 2024, $36,000 of the grant funds were allocated and spent on operational costs for HBOF, including insurance,Microsoft Office subscription and website contract monthly expenses. These funds also covered payroll expenditures, payroll taxes, and staff wages. Additionally, the funds supported the hosting of various workshops focused on key performance indicators (KPIs), including a Unity Day Event on leadership qualities, which aimed to foster positive relationships between local law enforcement
- The $25,000 grant received in 2024 is allocated to cover various HBOF volunteer expenses for the period of 2024 to 2025. As of the end of 2024, none of these funds have been spent. The objective for these funds is to support the organizations volunteer events and activities, including materials, supplies, and logistical costs, which will facilitate community engagement and further HBOFs mission of providing sustainable agricultural solutions and food access
- $232,822 spent. THE TOTAL EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR
- THE TOTAL EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR 232822. 283233. 0.
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 January 2021.
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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