Assistance League of San Pedro South Bay
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Since 1936, Assistance League of San Pedro-South Bay, an all volunteer charitable organization, has been devoted to the needs of the children, families and seniors of its community. Our members are rewarded by the personal and direct involvement in fundraising, managing and staffing various philanthropic projects. We continue to identify the changing needs of our community and are committed to the growth, development and expansion of our chapter.
- Income
- $1.6 million
- Spending
- $932,828
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 43.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 76%
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 343
- Highest pay
- $111,930, dentist
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 43.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 65% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 13 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.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 April 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 (6)
- $372,188 spent. Francis J. Johnson Dental Center continues to provide high quality, low cost dental care to 325 patients from 1 to 24 years old. The Dental Center, opened three days a week, is staffed by an accredited dental team. This year the center handled 1,153 patient procedures. We currently have 30 Orthodontia patients participating in our reduced fee orthodontic services. The reduced fee orthodontic services are provided by one local orthodontist with shared expenses from the Assistance League chapter. The Dental Center is funded by restricted gifts, grants, and other Chapter funds. Some expenses are reimbursed by DENTI-CAL.
- $207,718 spent. Operation School Bell (OSB) held shopping events with 33 participating schools resulting in clothing 900 needy students. Additionally, Assisteens assembled grooming kits and school supplies for the OSB events.
- $35,153 spent. Weavers is a program dedicated to visually challenged adults who are guests each month at a luncheon prepared by the Chapter. Transportation, entertainment, and celebrations are part of the afternoon. Monthly attendance varies between 35-40 Weavers.
- $31,668 spent. Operation Hug provided soft cuddly teddy bears to hospitals and crisis centers for distribution to young trauma victims. The program delivered 1,372 teddy bears to local hospitals.
- $19,184 spent. Community Aid delivered 60 diaper bags to Harbor UCLA, held a Food and Toy Drive for Harbor Interfaith, and operated a Layette program.
- $18,593 spent. Other programs included assembly of 31 Assault Survivor Kits (ASK) to local hospitals by our Las Professionales auxiliary.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 October 13, 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 April 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 December 1944.
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 October 21, 2026.
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