Outreach Alliance of Ventura County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUTREACH ALLIANCE OF VENTURA COUNTY IS A NONPROFIT VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION. ITS MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN VENTURA COUNTY THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
- Income
- $853,856
- Spending
- $851,326
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 76.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 42%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 220
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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 76.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 49% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 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.
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 (4)
- $309,815 spent. SUPPLIES 4 SUCCESS - SINCE 1993, SUPPLIES 4 SUCCESS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ENSURE THAT UNDERSERVED STUDENTS ACROSS VENTURA COUNTY START THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH CONFIDENCE AND DIGNITY. THIS SIGNATURE PROGRAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HYGIENE KITS, AGE- APPROPRIATE BOOKS, AND A GIFT CARD FOR CLOTHING TO STUDENTS IN GRADES TK THROUGH 6. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED NEARLY 40,000 CHILDREN IN 59 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. SUPPLIES 4 SUCCESS IS ENTIRELY VOLUNTEER DRIVEN, REFLECTING THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERING YOUNG LEARNERS AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES - ONE BACKPACK, ONE BOOK AND ONE SMILE AT A TIME.
- $224,911 spent. CARE CLOSET - THE ORGANIZATION'S CARE CLOSET PROGRAM IS A BIG OPERATION WITH A SINGLE PURPOSE, EXISTING SOLELY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES TO VENTURA COUNTY CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES (VCCFS) FOR ITS CRITICAL WORK HELPING LOCAL RESIDENTS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FRAGILE FAMILIES IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM. THE COMMITTEE SORTS, LABELS AND BAGS NEW AND GENTLY USED CLOTHING FROM INFANT TO TEEN SIZES. OTHER NECESSITIES, INCLUDING DIAPERS, CAR SEATS, BACKPACKS, BEDS AND GIFT CARDS ARE PURCHASED. ALL OF THESE ITEMS ARE GIVEN TO VCCFS WHERE THEY STORE THE DONATED ITEMS AT THE COUNTY CARE CLOSETS LOCATED IN VENTURA AND SIMI VALLEY. THESE ITEMS ARE READY TO BE PICKED UP 24 HOURS A DAY, BY SOCIAL WORKERS FOR THEIR CLIENTS, OR WHEN EMERGENCIES OCCUR, SUCH AS WHEN A CHILD NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM AN UNSAFE SITUATION AND LEAVES WITH NOTHING.
- $123,500 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS - THE ORGANIZATION'S SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE PURSUING AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE OR A CERTIFICATION IN THEIR DESIRED FIELD OF STUDY. THE DOROTHY AND AL STACEY SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTS COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO EXCEL IN THE STUDY OF SCIENCE OR ENGINEERING AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS. THE OUTREACH ALLIANCE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO ENTRY LEVEL STUDENTS AND IS RENEWABLE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC CAREER AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS. THE OAVC RE-ENTRY SCHOLARSHIP IS ADMINISTERED THROUGH VENTURA COLLEGE FOUNDATION'S PHOENIX PROGRAM TO ASSIST THOSE WHO RETURN TO COLLEGE AFTER A HIATUS IN THEIR EDUCATION.
- $56,601 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS:B.U.F.F.Y. BEAR - B.U.F.F.Y. BEAR PROGRAM BEGAN PROVIDING BEARS IN 1989 TO COMFORT CHILDREN IN TIMES OF DISTRESS. THE ACRONYM FOR B.U.F.F.Y. STANDS FOR BEARS, UNDERSTANDING, FRIENDS, FEELINGS, AND YOU! THE COMMITTEE KEEPS A STEADY SUPPLY OF BEARS FLOWING TO THE POLICE, FIRE, MEDICAL, CRISIS AND COUNTY PERSONNEL, AS WELL AS A NURSING HOME. IN ADDITION, A SMALLER VERSION, BUFFETTE, IS SUPPLIED TO HEALTHY START SCHOOLS IN VENTURA COUNTY.READING CLUB - THE GOAL OF THE READING CLUB IS TO INSTILL A LOVE OF BOOKS AND READING IN CHILDREN AND TO PROVIDE A COMFORTABLE, SAFE SPACE FOR THESE STUDENTS TO READ AND DISCUSS WHAT IS READ WITH OTHERS.TEENS HELPING TEENS - TEENS HELPING TEENS IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO DEVELOP TEEN VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH A COMBINATION OF PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PARTICIPATING IN AND TRACKING A MINIMUM OF 20 HOURS OF ANNUAL SERVICE.NANCY R. BRANDT (NRB) - THE NRB PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY AID TO LOCAL FAMILIES IN ABUSIVE SITUATIONS BY ASSEMBLING AND PROVIDING "COMFORT KITS" FOR VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CHILD ABUSE. THE KITS CONSIST OF NEW CLOTHING, EDUCATIONAL BOOKS AND PERSONAL ITEMS FOR LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED. THE KITS ARE DISTRIBUTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAFE HARBOR, A PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE VENTURA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF CHILD PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE, AND ADULT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. NRB MEMBERS ALSO PROVIDE GIFT BASKETS FOR LOCAL FAMILIES SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR.
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 March 1952.
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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