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Assistance League of Santa Ana

EIN 95-2126982 · Santa Ana, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Assistance League of Santa Ana, a nonprofit corporation and chartered chapter of National Assistance League, is a volunteer organization whose members assist the community of Santa Ana by identifying and serving the needs of its citizens through philanthropic projects.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$954,414
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
35.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
11
Volunteers
245

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

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 35.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 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

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 (5)
  1. $281,553 spent. Operation School Bell (OSB) provides economically disadvantaged students at thirty-four (34) elementary schools and 10 intermediate schools of the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) with two complete school uniforms sets (white polo shirt and bottoms: shorts, skorts or pants), a jacket, underwear/boxers, toiletry kit, shoes and socks. The students also receive a new backpack filled with school supplies and a new book. OSB is located on the campus of Assistance League of Santa Ana and is the only organization providing free uniforms to children in SAUSD.
  2. $114,251 spent. Community Assistance Outreach Program provides targeted short-term philanthropic services to residents of Santa Ana including holiday gifts to seniors, Holiday Gift of Giving to migrant worker families, and literacy programs for young readers. Community Assistance also includes the Emergency Food Pantry program that provides a selection of staples and fresh produce, ensuring that the most vulnerable among us have reliable access to nutritious food. It also includes open air Food Distribution events that take place during SAUSD school breaks, winter, spring, and summer and provides dry foods, cooking oil as well as fresh food such as garlic, onions, tomatoes, and fruits such as apples, oranges, strawberries, and bananas.
  3. $112,249 spent. The Dental Center, located on the campus of Assistance League of Santa Ana, provides low-cost dental care for low-income residents of Santa Ana and surrounding communities. Treatment is available for children and adults without dental insurance. Assistance League of Santa Ana is a provider for CalOptima/Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal. Licensed dentists and hygienists work with Assistance League volunteers to provide friendly, excellent and affordable dental care. The staff is bilingual. Patients receive individual instruction on proper oral care and nutrition and are given a dental hygiene kit by the volunteers.
  4. $75,473 spent. Assistance League Scholarships awards $1,000 scholarships to 20 graduating seniors within the Santa Ana Unified School Districts CTE (Career Technical Education) program. Additionally, five scholarships are awarded to continuing students transitioning to four-year colleges in the amount of $5,000 each. ALSA also provides valuable support services to scholarship recipients including mentorship and workshops to help students navigate the challenges of college life and succeed in their academic and career goals.
  5. $11,952 spent. Other

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 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 April 1952.

    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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