Scrubs & Heels Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF SCRUBS & HEELS IS TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WITH THE LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS, AS WELL AS THE MENTORSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORK, TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREER AND ACHIEVE PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $643,192
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 19.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 19.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 81% 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
Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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
0 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 (1)
- $623,429 spent. HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WHO ENGAGE IN SCRUBS & HEELS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WILL ACQUIRE LEADERSHIP SKILLS, SUCH AS DEVELOPING A VISION AND STRATEGY, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, STRATEGIC THINKING AND DECISION-MAKING, ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS SUCH AS TEAM AND TIME MANAGEMENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SKILLS SUCH AS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, RESILIENCE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: THE AGENDA AND THE FORMAT OF THE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ARE FOCUSED AROUND BUILDING LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EFFECTIVENESS SKILLS AND FOSTERING A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK WITH DIFFERENT STAKEHOLDERS, TO SUPPORT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN THEIR CAREER; INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AMPLIFYING THEIR CLINICAL AND RESEARCH WORK, PURSUING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, ADVANCING ADVOCACY WORK AND PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE TOOLS ACQUIRED DURING THE SUMMIT WILL ALLOW HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO DEFINE AND SUCCEED IN THEIR CHOSEN CAREER PATH, WHETHER IN PRIVATE, ACADEMIC, OR GOVERNMENTAL PRACTICES, IN INDUSTRY OR RESEARCH, HEALTH POLICIES ORGANIZATIONS OR PERSONAL INITIATIVES.MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS SEEKING EFFECTIVE MENTORSHIP ARE MATCHED WITH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD WHO WILL MENTOR AND SPONSOR THEIR MENTEES AND NURTURE THEIR PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT. MENTEES ALSO RECEIVE UP TO 6 EXECUTIVE COACHING SESSIONS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THEIR POTENTIAL AND FACILITATE SELF-DIRECTED PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, MENTEES WOULD HAVE BUILT LIFELONG SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS TO MOVE THEIR CAREER FORWARD.
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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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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