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Diablo Valley Giving Partners

EIN 94-1730025 · Walnut Creek, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DIABLO VALLEY GIVING PARTNERS (DVGP) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE MISSION OF ALDV IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIVES OF AT-RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING VITAL SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. MEMBERS CONTRIBUTED 49,787 HOURS TO RESEARCH, DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND FULLY STAFF PHILANTROPIC PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT INFANTS, CHILDREN, STUDENTS, AND THE ELDERLY - ALL FUNDED BY DVGP'S THRIFT SHOP, DIRECT MAIL APPEAL, GRANTS, FUNDRAISING EVENTS, AND DONATIONS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
17.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
2
Volunteers
474

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 May 31, 2026, 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. $510,190 spent. SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLOTHING:PROVIDES NEW CLOTHING FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NEED, REFERRED TO DVGP BY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.R.E.A.D (READ, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, DISCOVER)VOLUNTEERS (DVGP MEMBERS) READ TO SECOND GRADE STUDENTS AND DONATE BOOKS TO STUDENTS, SCHOOL CLASSROOMS AND LIBRARIES.LISTEN LISTENERS (DVGP MEMBERS) GIVE TEACHER-SELECTED 2ND GRADE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE READING IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR READING SKILLS.THE KIDS ON THE BLOCK CHILDREN THROUGHOUT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LEARN ABOUT DISABILITIES, CULTURAL DIFFERENCES, AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS FROM THIS INTERNATIONAL AWARD-WINNING, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PUPPET PROGRAM.SUNSHINE BOXES PROVIDES SHELF STABLE FOOD FOR THE WEEKEND TO IDENTIFIED STUDENTS IN SELECTED SCHOOLS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.DURING THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2026 DVGP PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING THROUGH SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS:- CLOTHING PROVIDED NEW CLOTHES FOR 3,260 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 FOR A TOTAL OF OVER $261,287. THIS YEAR WE ADDED SHOES TO OUR UNIFORM PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MANY YEARS FOR 2,301 STUDENTS. CLOTHING TOTAL INCLUDES FUNDS FOR 100 UNHOUSED YOUTH AT A COST OF $23,961.- R.E.A.D. VOLUNTEERS READ TO OVER 860 SECOND GRADERS. PLUS, $17,881 OF BOOKS WERE DONATED TO LIBRARIES AND STUDENTS.- LISTEN PURCHASED BOOKS AT A COST OF $6,288 DISTRIBUTING OVER 300 BOOKS TO SECOND GRADERS WHO RECEIVED WEEKLY ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING.- THE KIDS ON THE BLOCK PERFORMED EDUCATIONAL PUPPET SHOWS TO 1,040 CHILDREN IN GRADES K THROUGH 3.- SUNSHINE BOXES DONATED 500 BOXES OF WEEKEND FOOD EACH MONTH FROM AUGUST TO MAY, TO FAMILIES IN NEED, PLUS FOUR BULK DELIVERIES TO THOSE FAMILIES, AT A COST OF $172,911.- PRESCHOOL R.E.A.D VOLUNTEERS READ TO 180 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN EVERY WEEK. EACH STUDENT RECEIVED A BOOK, AND BOOKS WERE DONATED TO THE CLASSROOM LIBRARY FOR A COST OF $7,342.- SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED $300,000 IN SEVEN SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES TO 73 STUDENTS TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION.
  2. $292,216 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS FOCUS AREA:COMMUNITY COLLEGE-SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS TRANSFERRING TO A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.FOSTER YOUTH-SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FOSTER YOUTH.HIGH SCHOOL-SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS.SPECIALLY FUNDED-SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIFIC, SPECIALLY FUNDED PURPOSES BY EXTERNAL CONTRIBUTIONS.DURING THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2026, ALDV AWARDED NEARLY $300,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO 73 YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH THEIR SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMS.
  3. $172,151 spent. COMMUNITY NEEDS:SURVIVOR CARE PACKS VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, WHOSE CLOTHING HAS BEEN DAMAGED OR TAKEN AS EVIDENCE, ARE PROVIDED WITH ESSENTIAL CLOTHING AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES.BABY BAGSNEW CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED TO BABIES OF MOTHERS DETERMINED TO BE IN NEED OR AT RISK BY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES.FOOD BOXESGROCERIES ARE PROVIDED TO CALWORKS FAMILIES WHO HAVE RUN OUT OF FOOD AT MONTH-END.ON MY WAY KITSPROVIDE NECESSARY LIVING SUPPLIES FOR FOSTER YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM STANDARD FOSTER CARE TO SUPPORTED INDEPENDENCE OR EMANCIPATION.RECEIVING CENTER BACKPACKSBACKPACKS WITH EMERGENCY CLOTHING AND OTHER SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN WAITING FOR PLACEMENT IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.SENIOR YEAR SPONSORSHIPSFUNDS FOR SENIOR YEAR ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED TO GRADUATING FOSTER YOUTH.TELECAREDAILY REASSURANCE CALLS ARE MADE TO HOMEBOUND CLIENTS. GIFTS AND HOLIDAY PARTIES ARE PROVIDED ANNUALLY.OUTREACHPROVIDES A FLEXIBLE, RAPID RESPONSE STRATEGY THAT ADDRESSES SPECIFIC COMMUNITY NEEDS AND ON A ONE-TIME BASIS.DURING THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2026 DVGP PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING THROUGH COMMUNITY NEEDS PROGRAMS:- FOOD BOXES DONATED 540 BOXES OF FOOD FOR A COST OF $48,976 FOR FAMILIES ON CALWORKS.- ON MY WAY KITS PROVIDED 30 BACKPACKS FOR FOSTER YOUTH ATTAINING INDEPENDENCE AT A COST OF $12,681.- RECEIVING CENTER BACKPACKS PROVIDED BACKPACKS WITH EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR 110 FOSTER CHILDREN AND TEENS IN CRISIS FOR A COST OF $11,238.- SENIOR YEAR SPONSORSHIPS AWARDED $22,200 TO 37 FOSTER AND KINSHIP YOUTH FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR YEAR NEEDS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.- TELECARE MADE OVER 3,900 REASSURANCE PHONE CALLS TO HOMEBOUND CLIENTS.- SURVIVOR CARE PACKS DELIVERED EMERGENCY CLOTHING TO 196 SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE FOR A COST OF $17,427.- OUTREACH PROVIDED WINTER OUTERWEAR FOR CALWORKS EMERGENCY APPAREL CLOSET FOR A COST OF $2,403.- BABY BAGS DELIVERED 684 WELCOME HOME BABY BAGS FOR INFANTS AT RISK OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND 42FATHERHOOD PROJECT BAGS FOR A TOTAL OF 726 BAGS AT A COST OF $26,997.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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 May 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 1966.

    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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