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California Credit Union Foundation

EIN 93-1738634 · Glendale, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CALIFORNIA CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION WORKS TO STRENGTHEN THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING NON-PROFIT PARTNERS EFFECTING MEANINGFUL CHANGE ACROSS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THROUGH GRANTS, SPONSORSHIPS, IN-KIND SUPPORT, AND ACTIVE VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION, WE ARE FOCUSED ON IMPROVING LIVES AND EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

Income
$202,234
Spending
$201,769
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$1.2 million, director

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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $30,000 spent. OUR YOUTH ARE THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITIES. WE SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER OUR LEADERS OF TOMORROW THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, LITERACY ACTIVITIES, AND INVESTMENT IN YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
  2. $144,900 spent. EDUCATION IS THE CORNERSTONE OF A HEALTHY COMMUNITY. AS A FOUNDATION ASSOCIATED WITH A CREDIT UNION CREATED TO SERVE EDUCATORS, WE PROVIDE GRANTS TO HELP TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES,SUPPORT AND INSPIRE THEIR STUDENTS, AND RECOGNIZE THEIR COMMITMENT TO LEARNING.FINANCIAL LITERACY IS A KEY BUILDING BLOCK TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM. WE INVEST IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT BUILD FINANCIAL WELLNESS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES, PROVIDING MEANINGFUL, ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES FOR LONG-TERM FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT.
  3. $5,500 spent. AS A LONG-STANDING SUPPORTER OF OUR MILITARY COMMUNITY, WE RECOGNIZE THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF OUR NATION'S HEROES. WE HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED THROUGH STRATEGIC GRANTS TO PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST OUR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND VETERANS.

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 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 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 May 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 November 4, 2026.

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