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People Partners Foundation

EIN 86-2716481 · La Mirada, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE WALK ALONGSIDE OTHER VISIONARIES WITH GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO MAKE THEIR MISSIONS BECOME A REALITY. TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION WE HELP OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS (OUR PARTNERS) ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES AND/OR DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

Income
$289,337
Spending
$109,144
Spent on programs
51%
Reserves
16.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
1
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$84,931, executive 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 62% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 81% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $8,022 spent. COOPER STEINHAUSER FOUNDATION: COOPER STEINHAUSER FOUNDATION SUPPORTS FAMILIES AND NICU STAFF THROUGH PARENT CARE PACKAGES, DIRECT FUNDING TO NICUS FOR MEDICAL NEEDS AND PARENT SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES SO THAT THEY CAN NAVIGATE THEIR NICU JOURNEY IN A WAY THAT IS SUPPORTIVE FOR THEM AND THEIR BABY. PEOPLE PARTNERS PROVIDED COOPER STEINHAUSER FOUNDATION WITH ASSISTANCE FOR AWARENESS AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THEIR MISSION (HEALTH & WELLNESS FUNDING FOCUS).
  2. $8,532 spent. GHOST DIVING USA: GHOST DIVING USA'S MISSION IS TO USE THEIR UNIQUE ABILITIES AS DIVERS TO DOCUMENT AND RECOVER ABANDONED FISHING GEAR FROM SENSITIVE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS. THROUGH THEIR PARTNERSHIPS, THEY STRIVE TO RECYCLE AND REPURPOSE RECOVERED FISHING NETS INTO SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS.PEOPLE PARTNERS PROVIDED GHOST DIVING USA WITH ASSISTANCE FOR GRANT WRITING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THEIR MISION (ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS FUNDING FOCUS).
  3. $11,522 spent. TARA'S CHANCE: TARA'S CHANCE IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES. AS TARA'S CHANCE SAYS, IT'S "A PLACE WHERE THERAPY FEELS LIKE PLAY." PEOPLE PARTNERS PROVIDED TARA'S CHANCE WITH ASSISTANT FOR EVENTS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THEIR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS (HEALTH & WELLNESS AND NEURODIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS FUNDING FOCUS).
  4. $27,941 spent. PEOPLE PARTNERS' OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES IN 2024 INCLUDED SUPPORTING FOUR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. AUSOME SAUCE BLENDS OF SAFETY AND CONNECTION FOR CAREGIVERS WITH YOUNG NEURODIVERSE CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A CENTRAL PLACE FOR COMMUNITY, SOCIALIZATION, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND PARENT-TO-PARENT CONNECTIONS, AND AIMS TO BRING COMFORT IN KNOWING THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THEIR JOURNEY (NEURODIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS FUNDING FOCUS). ORCHARD COMMUNITY SEEKS TO BUILD A SPIRITUALLY RICH COMMUNITY OF FRIENDSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND GROWTH WITH ITS MEMBERS AND TO INTEGRATE THEIR LIVES WITH THE WIDER COMMUNITY (EDUCATION AND HEALTH & WELLNESS FUNDING FOCUS).SPERO SEEKS TO BUILD COMMUNITY, FOSTER CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND ENCOURAGE CREATIVE POTENTIAL FOR YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY (ARTS AND EDUCATION FUNDING FOCUSES). UNHURRIED PRESENCE PROVIDES ONLINE CONTENT TO ASSIST A BROAD COMMUNITY IN THEIR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY (EDUCATION FUNDING FOCUS). HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ESTABLISHED A FOOD PANTRY ON CAMPUS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO FOOD FOR STUDENTS WITHOUT THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO PURCHASE FOOD ON THEIR OWN (HEALTH & WELLNESS FUNDING FOCUS). A SIGNIFICANT PART OF PEOPLE PARTNERS' EORTS ALSO INCLUDE SOURCING AND RESEARCHING OTHER POTENTIAL PARTNERS IN OUR COMMUNITY NEEDING SUPPORT.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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