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Mar Vista School Enrichment Group

EIN 95-4166894 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceWeak22 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Provide financial support for the enrichment of school curriculum.

Income
$694,109
Spending
$764,862
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 22 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2024, 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. $556,068 spent. Office support and Teacher's Aides - provide additional office support staff and teacher's aides for use in office administration and assistance in the classroom. Assist the principal, support teachers, and provide supplies for the classroom.
  2. $56,464 spent. Art program - provide after school art teacher and related materials and visual aides to educate students.
  3. $48,646 spent. Computer program - purchase computer equipment, software and supplies for Mar Vista Elementary School; train parents and teachers on computer for use in the classroom for educational purposes.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Music program - support instrumental and choral music programs. Fund music instruction, training and professional support for Mar Vista Elementary School, including volunteer instructional time and materials. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Community work weekend - provide materials for volunteers to make improvements to school and surrounding playground. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Field trips - provide funds for students to enhance educational experience. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Teacher funds - provide professional training and reimburse expenditures for classroom learning materials. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Copier machine maintenance - support maintenance contract on copying machine located in Mar Vista Elementary School main office. Machine purchased by Mar Vista School Enrichment Group for exclusive use by the school in 1997. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: Art program - provide after school art teacher and related materials and visual aides to educate students. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: Playground beautification and expenditures for additional equipment. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: Dolphin News - publication highlighting programs and related news OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 12: Library bookshelves. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 13: Auditorium lighting - Puchase lights for auditorium for use in school assemblies and programs. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 14: Educational Technology - Purchase of educational technology. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 15: School Psychologist - provide psychological services for students.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 June 2024.

    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 October 1992.

    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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