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Diablo Valley College Foundation

EIN 94-9622202 · Pleasant Hill, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS TO DEVELOP RESOURCES AND RELATIONSHIPS FOR DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE THAT ENSURE INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND THAT RESULT IN A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR ITS STUDENTS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$997,456
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$53,012, foundation director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $396,643 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED BROADER INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAMPUS INITIATIVES, AND STUDENT SERVICES ALIGNED WITH ITS MISSION TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL ACCESS AND SUCCESS. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE FUNDING FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, STUDENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT.
  2. $182,875 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENT SAFETY NET, AND BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT: AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO MORE THAN 210 STUDENTS AND PROVIDED EMERGENCY GRANTS, FOOD SUPPORT, AND BASIC NEEDS SERVICES. THESE PROGRAMS ADDRESS FINANCIAL BARRIERS, SUPPORT STUDENTS IN TIMES OF CRISIS, AND IMPROVE RETENTION AND COMPLETION OUTCOMES.
  3. $107,350 spent. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IMPACT: STRENGTHENED CONNECTIONS BETWEEN STUDENTS AND ALUMNI THROUGH MENTORSHIP, CAREER EXPLORATION, AND ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS GAIN REAL-WORLD INSIGHT, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, AND A STRONGER SENSE OF BELONGING. ALUMNI DEEPEN THEIR CONNECTION TO THE COLLEGE, CREATING A SUSTAINABLE CYCLE OF SUPPORT FOR FUTURE STUDENTS.
  4. $18,500 spent. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: SUPPORTED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THROUGH INTERNSHIPS AND PROJECT-BASED PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. AN ESTIMATED 50-75 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED, RECEIVING STIPENDS AND FACULTY MENTORSHIP. THESE OPPORTUNITIES BUILD CAREER SKILLS, EXPAND INDUSTRY EXPOSURE, AND IMPROVE STUDENT PERSISTENCE AND COMPLETION OUTCOMES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 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 August 1976.

    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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