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Center for Access to Qdros

EIN 92-0708510 · Rch Cucamonga, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE RETIREMENT SECURITY OF WORKERS, RETIREES, AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH A LOW COST RETIREMENT BENEFITS DIVISION PLATFORM AND FREE LEGAL EDUCATION TO LOW INCOME PERSONS.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
15
Highest pay
$136,588, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 97% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 356% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 2025, 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)
  1. $375,971 spent. THE CENTER'S LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDED FREE MCLE WEBINARS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS RELATED TO RETIREMENT BENEFIT DIVISION, INCLUDING QDROS FOR SUPPORT TO COLLECT SUPPORT ARREARAGES AND CRUCIAL PRE-JUDGEMENT STEPS TO TAKE TO ENSURE RETIREMENT BENEFITS ARE PROTECTED PENDING ENTRY OF THE QDRO, LIKE NOTICES OF ADVERSE INTEREST ("NAIS") OR JOINDERS.
  2. $375,971 spent. PROVIDED BESPOKE QDRO BASICS OR QDRO ISSUE-SPOTTING TRAININGS FOR SPECIFIC QLSPS AS REQUESTED. THE ISSUE-SPOTTING TRAININGS ARE PARTICULARLY USEFUL FOR PROGRAMS THAT DO NOT OFFER FAMILY LAW SERVICES BUT WHICH WORK WITH LARGE NUMBERS OF SENIORS, WHO MAY HAVE LINGERING QDRO ISSUES UNRESOLVED FROM A PAST DIVORCE.
  3. $375,971 spent. PROVIDED CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING BEING AVAILABLE FOR QUESTIONS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS AND CONSULTING WITH STAFF AT LEGAL AIDS AND SELF-HELP CENTERS TO DETERMINE WHAT QDRO SERVICES A PARTICULAR CASE MAY NEED AND DEVELOP A PLAN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEM TO SECURE THEIR CLIENT'S INTEREST.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 December 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 November 4, 2026.

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