Psc Helping Hands Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PSC HELPING HANDS FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT PSC EMPLOYEES AND THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE WORK, WITH SPECIFIC FOCUS ON IMPROVING PUBLIC EDUCATION, PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT, DISASTER RESPONSE, AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY NEEDS.
- Income
- $274,328
- Spending
- $292,777
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 2.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 83%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 80
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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 126% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% 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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no 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
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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 (3)
- $227,633 spent. ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS - THE FOUNDATION RESPONDS TO A VARIETY OF LOCAL NEEDS THROUGH DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THIS INCLUDES DISASTER RELIEF, FOOD AND HOUSING SUPPORT, AND FUNDING FOR NONPROFITS THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES.
- $40,249 spent. IMPROVING PUBLIC EDUCATION - THE FOUNDATION PROUDLY PARTNERS WITH EDUCATORS, SCHOOLS, AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES - FROM SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND TECHNOLOGY TO FUNDING FOR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED, BOTH IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND.
- $17,289 spent. PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT - THE FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES TO PROJECTS THAT PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE WE LIVE AND OPERATE.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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