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Assistance League of Victor Valley

EIN 95-3417060 · Apple Valley, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 78 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF AREA YOUTH THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE CLOTHING AND EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT.

Income
$314,140
Spending
$327,126
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
23.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
0
Volunteers
113

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 78 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 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (8)
  1. $196,756 spent. OPERATION SCHOOL BELL PROVIDED CLOTHING AND GROOMING SUPPLIES FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED SCHOOL CHILDREN. APROXIMATELY 68 MEMBERS ASSISTED IN PURCHASING CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES, SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS, AND SUPERVISING CHILDREN DURING SHOPPING TRIPS. IN ADDITION, OPERATION SCHOOL BELL SUPPORTS FOOD PANTRIES IN THE VICTOR VALLEY.2441 CHILDREN EITHER RECEIVED SCHOOL CLOTHING, GROOMING, OR SUPPLIES.
  2. $24,844 spent. PROJECT R.E.A.D. SUPPORTS LOCAL SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING CHAPTER BOOKS TO STUDENTS, SUPPORTS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, AND BOOK BINDING FOR YOUNG AUTHORS.
  3. $20,537 spent. PASS IT ON PROVIDES EXCESS ITEMS FROM THE CHAPTER'S THRIFT SHOP TO OTHER 501(C) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
  4. $8,230 spent. OPERATION HUG PROVIDED STUFFED ANIMALS TO THREE LOCAL HOSPITALS TO USE IN COMFORTING CHILDREN IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. MEMBERSDELIVERED STUFFED BEARS TO THE HOSPITALS.
  5. $2,657 spent. TEENS HELPING TEENS PROVIDES GROOMING AND PERSONAL ITEMS FOR TEENS
  6. $1,950 spent. OUTREACH PROVIDES THE CHAPTER THE FLEXIBILITY TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AS THEY ARISE ON A ONE-TIME-ONLY BASIS
  7. $1,332 spent. ASSAULT SURVIVORS' KIT: MEMBERS PURCHASED AND ASSEMBLED KITS PROVIDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF ASSAULT SURVIVORS
  8. $1,145 spent. MOVING FORWARD PROVIDES FOSTER CHILDREN WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF THE SYSTEM WITH HOUSEHOLD GOODS SO THAT THEY CAN LIVE ON THEIR OWN.

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 1980.

    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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