Fresh Start Barber School Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, MENTORING, AND REHABILITATIVE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND THOSE RECOVERING FROM ADDICTION. THROUGH STATE-LICENSED BARBER TRAINING, LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, CAREER READINESS, AND SUPPORTIVE RECOVERY RESOURCES, FRESH START BARBER SCHOOL EMPOWERS UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL BARBER LICENSURE, SECURE STABLE EMPLOYMENT, REDUCE RECIDIVISM AND RELAPSE, AND SUCCESSFULLY REINTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY AS PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $59,933
- Spending
- $43,992
- Reserves
- 8.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 52%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (3)
- $43,992 spent. VOCATIONAL BARBER TRAINING & CAREER PLACEMENT PROGRAM:FRESH START BARBER SCHOOL PROVIDED STATE-LICENSED BARBER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND THOSE RECOVERING FROM ADDICTION. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION ENROLLED AND TRAINED 15 STUDENTS IN BARBERING TECHNIQUES, SANITATION PRACTICES, PROFESSIONALISM, AND LIFESKILLS DEVELOPMENT. FOUR STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO GRADUATE WITHIN THE NEXT FIVE MONTHS AND HAVE SECURED JOB PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM AND STATE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS. THE PROGRAM EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH EMPLOYABLE TRADE SKILLS, MENTORSHIP, AND CAREER READINESS SUPPORT TO HELP REDUCE RECIDIVISM, RELAPSE, AND UNEMPLOYMENT.
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH & FREE HAIRCUT SERVICES:STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVES BY PROVIDING FREE HAIRCUTS TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE LOCAL RESCUE MISSION SERVING INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THESE OUTREACH EFFORTS ALLOWED STUDENTS TO GAIN SUPERVISED HANDS-ON TRAINING EXPERIENCE WHILE RESTORING DIGNITY, CONFIDENCE, AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES TO VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO STRENGTHENS STUDENTS' SENSE OF PURPOSE, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SERVICE.
- RECOVERY & SENIOR CARE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM:FRESH START BARBER SCHOOL PARTNERED WITH FIRST CITY RECOVERY REHABILITATION CENTER AND WELLBROOKE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES TO PROVIDE BARBERING SERVICES AND POSITIVE MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN ADDICTION RECOVERY AND ELDERLY RESIDENTS. STUDENTS DELIVERED SUPERVISED HAIRCUT SERVICES WHILE BUILDING INTERPERSONAL, COMMUNICATION, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS IN REAL-WORLD ENVIRONMENTS. THESE PARTNERSHIPS SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF REHABILITATION, COMPASSION, AND COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION BY CONNECTING STUDENTS WITH MEANINGFUL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES THAT BENEFIT BOTH RECOVERY COMMUNITIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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 July 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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