Money Intellect Org
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide financial literacy education, career development, leadership training, and supportive services that promote economic self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life for low-income youth, families, formerly incarcerated individuals, and other underserved populations.
- Income
- $156,680
- Spending
- $118,414
- Reserves
- 6.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2026, 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 January 31, 2026, 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 (3)
- $12,000 spent. Money Intellect provides free financial education, career readiness, entrepreneurship training, and workforce development services to low-income youth, justice- impacted re entering from incarceration and families throughout Los Angeles County. Participants receive instruction in budgeting, credit, banking, saving, investing, career planning, resume development, interview preparation, college and vocational guidance, and employment readiness through online and in-person programming. Hundreds of youth and low-income residents participated in financial education and career development activities during the year. Participants gained practical financial management skills, improved employment readiness, and increased access to educational and career opportunities through individualized coaching and educational workshops.
- $86,826 spent. Through its Grandma House program, Money Intellect rescues and distributes nutritious food and essential household items to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Services include healthy groceries, prepared meals, bottled water, hygiene products, clothing, shoes, and other necessities distributed through mobile outreach, community events, and direct assistance. Thousands of homeless individuals, seniors, low-income families, and vulnerable community members received assistance throughout Los Angeles County. The organization rescued and redistributed hundreds of thousands of pounds of food and essential items through partnerships with restaurants, grocery stores, and community organizations, helping reduce hunger while minimizing food waste.
- $4,420 spent. Money Intellect operates a paid youth internship and leadership development program designed to prepare recent high school graduates and young adults for higher education, nonprofit leadership, and long-term career success. Interns receive paid work experience, mentoring, leadership training, financial education, and opportunities to participate in community service projects. Youth interns successfully completed structured internship experiences while serving their communities and developing professional skills. Program participants gained valuable workforce experience, leadership skills, and career preparation. Graduates secured employment in the nonprofit sector or pursued entrepreneurial opportunities after completing the program.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 January 2026.
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 August 2022.
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 November 4, 2026.
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