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One Valley Foundation

EIN 93-1665274 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE ONE VALLEY FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY FOR OUR FANS, UNITED THROUGH A SHARED PASSION FOR SPORTS. WE AIM TO CREATE GREATER OPPORTUNITY AND IMPACT ACROSS THE COACHELLA VALLEY THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND LEGACY EVENTS FOCUSED ON OUR THREE CORE PILLARS OF COMMUNITY, EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO HOCKEY.

Income
$845,979
Spending
$644,859
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 431% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $579,095 spent. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, ONE VALLEY FOUNDATION ADVANCED ITS MISSION BY STRATEGICALLY INVESTING IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES THAT ALIGN WITH ITS CORE PILLARS: COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, AND ACCESS TO HOCKEY. THROUGH TARGETED GRANTMAKING, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED PROGRAMS THAT EXPANDED OPPORTUNITY, STRENGTHENED LOCAL NONPROFITS, AND INCREASED ACCESS TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE COACHELLA VALLEY.A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF GRANT FUNDING WAS DIRECTED TOWARD ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND YOUTH ENRICHMENT, INCLUDING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, LITERACY INITIATIVES, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS. THESE INVESTMENTS HELPED ENSURE THAT UNDERSERVED YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY AND BUILD LONG-TERM PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY.THE FOUNDATION ALSO PRIORITIZED GRANTS THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY STABILITY AND WELL-BEING, SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS DELIVERING ESSENTIAL SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD SECURITY, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THESE PARTNERSHIPS AMPLIFIED THE CAPACITY OF TRUSTED LOCAL NONPROFITS TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AND CREATE LASTING, MEASURABLE IMPACT.IN ALIGNMENT WITH ITS COMMITMENT TO ACCESS TO HOCKEY AND YOUTH SPORTS, THE FOUNDATION FUNDED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE AND EXPAND PARTICIPATION IN HOCKEY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES. THESE EFFORTS REDUCED FINANCIAL BARRIERS, INCREASED INCLUSIVITY, AND PROVIDED YOUNG PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP TEAMWORK, DISCIPLINE, AND CONFIDENCE THROUGH SPORT.COLLECTIVELY, THESE GRANTS REFLECT THE FOUNDATION'S ROLE AS A COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERLEVERAGING RESOURCES, FOSTERING INNOVATION, AND SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT DELIVER MEANINGFUL OUTCOMES ACROSS THE REGION. THE FOUNDATION REMAINS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT ALL RESIDENTS, PARTICULARLY YOUTH AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, HAVE INCREASED ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY AND PATHWAYS TO THRIVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 January 2024.

    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.

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