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Nonprofit Plug Foundation Inc

EIN 93-2883961 · Lakewood, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceWeak33 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NONPROFIT PLUG FOUNDATION SERVES AS A VESSEL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ENTREPRENUERSHIP WIHTIN COMMUNITITES. OUR PURPOSE IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN THRIVING NONPROFITS. THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL LITERACY, STABILITITY, AND VIABILITY, WE AIM TO EQUI ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO MAKE A LASTING IMPACT ON THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
5
Highest pay
$25,998, treasurer

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 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 (2)
  1. $540,779 spent. THROUGH SUPPORT AND COORDINATION WITH "THE CHANGE REACTION", SUPPORTED OVER 400 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP FOR A TOTAL OF 525,000 GRANTED IN 2024.
  2. $503,284 spent. EVERYDAY HEROES AIMS TO UNITE WATTS YOUTH AND FAMILIES, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, RESEARCHERS, MEDIA MAKERS, ARTISTS AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZERS TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH CENTER ACCESSIBLE TO ALL WATTS YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THE PROJECT BUILDS ON EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH ESTABLISHING THAT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO BUILD COMPETENCE IN SIX CORE AREAS. H.E.R.O.S.-REPRESENTS THESE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COMPETNECIES - HEALTH, EDUCATION, REACREATION AND ARTS, ORGANIZING, EMPLOYMENT, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. TO PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT WATTS, THE PROJECT WILL ALSO CREATE AND/OR STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS AT THE RECREATION CENTERS THAT CURRENTLY EXIST IN THREE PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPOMENTS THAT HAVE LONG BEEN UNDER-RESOURCED, UNDERSTAFFED, AND ISOLATED. EVERYDAY HEROES AIMS TO UNITE WATTS YOUTH AND FAMILIES, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, RESEARCHERS, MEDIA MAKERS, ARTISTS AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZERS TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH CENTER ACCESSIBLE TO ALL WATTS YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THE PROJECT BUILDS ON EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH ESTABLISHING THAT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO BUILD COMPETENCE IN SIX CORE AREAS. H.E.R.O.S.-REPRESENTS THESE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COMPETNECIES - HEALTH, EDUCATION, REACREATION AND ARTS, ORGANIZING, EMPLOYMENT, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. TO PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT WATTS, THE PROJECT WILL ALSO CREATE AND/OR STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS AT THE RECREATION CENTERS THAT CURRENTLY EXIST IN THREE PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPOMENTS THAT HAVE LONG BEEN UNDER-RESOURCED, UNDERSTAFFED, AND ISOLATED.

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 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 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 October 2023.

    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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