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Rancho Los Amigos Foundation Inc

EIN 95-3849600 · Downey, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE RANCHO LOS AMIGOS FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS FOR RANCHO REHABILITATION CENTER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO UTILIZE SPECIALIZED ROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND EQUIPMENT. IT IS THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION TO HELP PEDIATRIC AND ADULT PATIENTS,WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN FOREVER CHANGED THROUGH DISABLING INJURIES OR ILLNESSES,EXPERIENCE THE RESTORATION OF HEALTH, THE REBUILDING OF LIVES, AND THE REVITALIZATION OF HOPE.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
2
Volunteers
50

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

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (1)
  1. $580,770 spent. THE RANCHO LOS AMIGOS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE PATIENTS AND STAFF OF RANCHO LOS AMIGOS NATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER, A LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOSPITAL SPECIALIZING IN REHABILITATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES, SPINAL CORD INJURIES,AND NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PATIENTS TO UTILIZE 25-35 ANNUAL PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH ACTIVITIES LIKE ART, SPORTS, GARDENING, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION. THESE INITIATIVES ARE FACILITATED BY HIGHLY TRAINED THERAPISTS AND ADDRESS NEEDS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE OR TRADITIONAL FUNDING. FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS, THE FOUNDATION HAS PARTNERED WITH RANCHO REHAB TO ADAPT TO PATIENTS' EVOLVING NEEDS, OFFERING RESOURCES THAT BENEFIT BOTH PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. NOTABLE PROGRAMS INCLUDE MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, COMMUNITY OUTINGS, ART CLASSES, WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL, AND ADAPTIVE OUTDOOR SPORTS. THE FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS AIM TO RESTORE HEALTH, HOPE, AND INDEPENDENCE WHILE FOSTERING A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR THOSE LIVING WITH A DISABILITY. THE RANCHO LOS AMIGOS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE PATIENTS AND STAFF OF RANCHO LOS AMIGOS NATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER, A LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOSPITAL SPECIALIZING IN REHABILITATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES, SPINAL CORD INJURIES,AND NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PATIENTS TO UTILIZE 25-35 ANNUAL PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH ACTIVITIES LIKE ART, SPORTS, GARDENING, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION. THESE INITIATIVES ARE FACILITATED BY HIGHLY TRAINED THERAPISTS AND ADDRESS NEEDS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE OR TRADITIONAL FUNDING. FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS, THE FOUNDATION HAS PARTNERED WITH RANCHO REHAB TO ADAPT TO PATIENTS' EVOLVING NEEDS, OFFERING RESOURCES THAT BENEFIT BOTH PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. NOTABLE PROGRAMS INCLUDE MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, COMMUNITY OUTINGS, ART CLASSES, WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL, AND ADAPTIVE OUTDOOR SPORTS. THE FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS AIM TO RESTORE HEALTH, HOPE, AND INDEPENDENCE WHILE FOSTERING A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR THOSE LIVING WITH A DISABILITY.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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