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Redlands League

EIN 95-2131653 · Redlands, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF REDLANDS IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER PROJECTS DEDICATED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND SERVICE.

Income
$448,211
Spending
$507,777
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
14.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
10
Volunteers
156

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

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. $280,699 spent. DENTAL CENTER: THIS IS A (5) CHAIR, STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY PROVIDING GENERAL DENTISTRY AND SURGICAL PROCEDURES FOR CHILDREN AND NEEDY FAMILIES. DISCOUNTED ORTHODONTIC SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED AT A LOCAL DENTAL PRACTICE, AS NEEDED. IN 2024-25, THE DENTAL CENTER SERVED 3,600 NEEDY FAMILIES IN SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTIES.
  2. $127,072 spent. OPERATION SCHOOL BELL: THIS COMMUNITY SERVICE WAS HELD AT KOHLS IN THE FALL OF 2024 AND THE SPRING OF 2025. GIFT CARDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SCHOOL APPROPRIATE NEW CLOTHING AND SHOES WERE PROVIDED FOR NEEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE REDLANDS AREA, WHICH INCLUDE YUCAIPA/CALIMESA, MENTONE, AND HIGHLAND. HYGIENE KITS WERE ASSEMBLED BY MEMBERS AND PROVIDED TO EACH CHILD IN ATTENDANCE. DURING THIS TIME, WE SERVED 1,175 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.
  3. $35,246 spent. OTHER PROGRAMSASSISTEENS AUXILIARY:TEEN-TO-TEEN PROJECT: PROVIDED 60 GIFT CARDS PLUS TOYS TO DISADVANTAGED ELEMETERY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR CHRISTMAS. BAGGED 1,400 LUNCHES FOR HOMELESS TEENS IN THE COMMUNITY.CHAPTER:POWER TO CONTINUE LEARNING: MEMBERS GAVE (4) SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO TO FOUR STRUGGLING STUDENTS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,500. TEENS BE SEEN: THIS COMMUNITY SERVICE WAS HELD THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. TARGET GIFT CARDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SCHOOL APPROPRIATE NEW CLOTHING AND SHOES WERE PROVIDED FOR NEEDY SECONDARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE REDLANDS AREA, WHICH INCLUDES YUCAIPA/CALIMESA, MENTONE, AND HIGHLAND. DURING THIS TIME, WE SERVED 90 SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.THE FOLLOWING ARE TOTALS FOR ALL OTHER PROGRAMS COMBINED:EXPENSES $35,246. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 6,400.
  4. $12,370 spent. OTHER PHILANTHROPIC PROJECTS WHICH BENEFIT CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY:ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AWARDS LUNCHEON: THIS EVENT BENEFITS THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CHILDREN OF REDLANDS. AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO THE STUDENTS. WE SERVED 325 STUDENTS FOR 2024-25.ASSAULT SURVIVORS KITS: THESE KITS ARE PROVIDED TO PARTNERS AGAINST VIOLENCE (A 501C 3) WHO DISTRIBUTES THEM TO VARIOUS POLICE AND SHERIFF AGENCIES. THE KITS INCLUDE PERSONAL ITEMS AND SWEAT SUITS AND ARE WORN BY THE VICTIMS WHEN THEY LEAVE THE HOSPITAL, AS PERSONAL CLOTHING ARE KEPT BY THE POLICE.

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 November 6, 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 January 1941.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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