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661 Foundation

EIN 87-4046998 · Salt Lake Cty, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Foundation intends to work with the Bakersfield community and schools to support the construction of a competitive swimming pool/aquatic center. The Foundation also intends to work with the San Juan Capistrano community to possibly build a similar swimming pool/aquatic center in San Juan Capistrano. In addition, the Foundation will support both the Bakersfield and San Juan Capistrano communities as needed.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 88% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (6)
  1. $860,000 spent. General support for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help all of Gods children come to Jesus Christ through learning about His gospel, making and keeping promises with God, and practicing Christlike love and service.
  2. $460,025 spent. Additional expenses paid on behalf of the City of San Juan Capistrano for design plans and renderings for fountain to be constructed on city property to benefit the San Juan Capistrano community ($48,894), and grant to construct fountain ($411,131).
  3. $90,000 spent. General support for the JSerra Catholic High School which provides students in grades 9 through 12 with an individualized education in a faith-based, character-building setting. JSerra offers a warmly ecumenical approach and welcomes students and families of all faith backgrounds while passionately embracing its Catholic heritage.
  4. $62,673 spent. To support the San Juan Capistrano Little League, which is a public, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) foundation committed to serving the communities of San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Capo Beach and Ranch Mission Viejo by supporting thousands of children playing ball at the fields of Old Majors ballpark, located in historic downtown San Juan Capistrano. This grant was provided to build a new score board at Old Majors ballpark.
  5. $62,041 spent. Consulting and marketing expense to enhance the use of the Kern High School pool by creating and marketing a swim club.
  6. $19,300 spent. To support the Kern High School District Education Foundation, which is a public, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) foundation committed to supporting specific Kern High School District programs. This grant was provided to fund the design and construction of a swimming pool at the Kern High School.

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 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 2024.

    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 October 2022.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Folx Foundation Inc (Miami Beach, FL), EIN 86-3600057. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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