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Assistance League of the Foothill Communities

EIN 95-1948811 · Upland, CA

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

What it says it does

Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through philanthropic programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 30.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15
Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 15
55% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

Independent board
25 of 25
10 of 10 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
12 of 15
Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$242,798 spent. Operation School Bell provides new school clothing, basic needs supplies, and books to the underserved students referred by educational personnel from 95 schools in eight local school districts. New school clothes dressings are held at Kohls Department Store in The Colonies of Upland shopping center.
$58,491 spent. Other programs include:Waste Not donates gently used unsold clothing, shoes, and other items from the Thrift Shop to other 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for them to distribute to those in need. Thrift Shop unsellable bedding and towels are donated to a local animal shelter and toys are given to Santa Claus, Inc.AL Bear distributes teddy bears to local hospitals to comfort children and others in traumatic situations.WeCare, managed by the Assisteens Auxiliary, provides families and children in need, referred by local school personnel, with gifts, food, clothes, and supplies during holidays. They also host activities for senior citizens living in the Coy D. Estes Senior Housing in Upland.
$26,873 spent. Fostering New Beginnings provides move-in baskets of household items, linens, grocery cards, hygiene kits, and cleaning supplies to young adults exiting foster care and transitioning to independent living through our partner, Aspiranet.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1955.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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