Goleta Valley Community Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
AS THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY, PARTNERING WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, COMMERCIAL GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS, 1) CONDUCT CLASSES, LECTURES, EVENTS, AND BUSINESS MEETINGS, 2) PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES AND RESOURCES, 3) OFFER LOW COST RENTAL SPACE AND 4) SERVE LOCAL DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF GENERAL OR PUBLIC INTEREST OR MAY ENGAGE IN RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
- Income
- $29,482
- Spending
- $38,626
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 71%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (3)
- $28,013 spent. GENERAL PROGRAMS:PROVIDE A FACILITY WHERE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, AS INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, OR ORGANIZATIONS MAY MEET FOR DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF GENERAL OR PUBLIC INTEREST OR MAY ENGAGE IN RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF USER GROUPS THAT PROVIDE LEVELS OF SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. THESE GROUPS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO,: FAITH-BASED, EDUCATIONAL, NON-PROFIT, COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND/OR GENERAL PUBLIC USERS. THESE GROUPS REGULARLY BOOK MONTH-TO MONTH, SINGLE USE RENTALS OR LONG TERM RENTALS. GENERAL PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDE PROVIDING USE OF SPACE AND FACILITIES FOR THREE MAJOR HOLIDAY EVENTS: VETERAN'S DAY, SENIOR PARTY DAY AND CHRISTMAS.
- SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM:THE CENTER OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES FOR OUR REGISTERED SENIORS. WE PROVIDE A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT ROOMS FOR THE VARIOUS PASSIVE AND ACTIVE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, WHICH INCLUDE LINE DANCING, CHAIR YOGA, TAI CHI, PORCELAIN PAINTING, BRIDGE, BINGO, SEW BUNKA,KNITTING, COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION SENIOR NUTRITION, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FOODBANK BROWN BAG PROGRAM, PING-PONG, SWING ALONG DANCE PROGRAM, TAP DANCING, LEGAL AID FOUNDATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AARP TAX ASSISTANCE, AND HICAP COUNSELING SERVICES.THE LENGTH OF TIME IS DEPENDENT UPON THE PROGRAM; HOWEVER, MOST PROGRAMS OFFER 45 MINUTE TO 1 HOUR SEGMENTS ONE TO TWO TIMES PER WEEK.NOTE: THERE WERE NO SENIOR SERVICES OFFERED FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR
- PROVIDE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LONG-TERM RENTAL SPACE TO SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO OPERATE IN THIS COMMUNITY DUE TO HIGH MARKET RENTAL COSTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS RENTING SPACE IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER ARE SPECIFICALLY CHOSEN TO COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER AND TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO CHILDCARE, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH/WELLNESS SERVICES ALL IN ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CENTER NEGOTIATES USE OF THE FACILITY FROM THE CITY OF GOLETA AND STRIVES TO PROVIDE RENTS THAT ARE BOTH AFFORDABLE AND CONSISTENT YEAR AFTER YEAR.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 September 1979.
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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