Westside Legends
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To improve the quality of life of others on a Community City County level through such items as education local events fundraisers etc. Also to provide community access for the education research and appreciation of Berkshire County through vehicles such as but not limited to Community Engagement Affordable Housing Farming Economic Diversity Community Revitalization etc.
- Income
- $212,798
- Spending
- $58,385
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- -2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 69%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $5,150, president
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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 39% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 73% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 239% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% 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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give 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.
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 (4)
- $32,584 spent. Westside Legends WSL in partnership with Greylock Federal Credit Union a first-time homebuyers program that has facilitated families of color on the purchase of their first homes. This program was initiated after Greylock commissioned a redlining study in 2021 to research lending inequities. Because of the lack of new housing stock WSL is committed to creating quality housing that is available for purchase with the intent of generating generational wealth through equity.
- $4,060 spent. WSL organizes an annual block party for the neighborhood where we partner with other organizations to kick off the summer. The event allows the community to learn what we and our partners have to offer in terms of programs and services for all ages gender and race. The event also has family friendly events such as games free food music health services and other information.
- $8,247 spent. WSL has a Super Soap Box Go-Kart Derby. WSL engages both the youth and adultjavascript:void0;s to design build and race the go-karts. We subsidize some of the entities who would like to participate but do not have the means to purchase the elements. Like the block party we also offer other activities food local entertainment educational information services.
- $572 spent. Other Program Grants Expenses - Halloween Party Mens Health Womens Circle Angel Tree Christmas Giving etc.
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 April 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 October 21, 2026.
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