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Assistance League of Santa Clarita

EIN 95-4271779 · Santa Clarita, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SANTA CLARITA IS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$709,488
Spending
$593,537
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
13.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
200

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

    12 of 12 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 (1)
  1. $424,498 spent. Operation School Bell Assistance League of Santa Clarita provides new clothing and shoes to disadvantaged elementary, junior high and high school students in the Santa Clarita Valley. The icare for kids program provides eye exams and eyeglasses to students in need referred by local elementary, junior high, and high schools. Elementary school health offices are given packages of new underwear to provide to younger students who have emergencies during the school day.Community Outreach is an umbrella program that responds to the various needs in our community. Teddy Bear Patrol provides teddy bears to local fire stations, medical facilities, and childrens service agencies for distribution to children and others involved in traumatic situations. Fostering Success provides clothing, eye care, household goods, hygiene supplies and other basic needs to college students who have transitioned out of the Foster Care system. Assisteens: Students in grades 7-12, mentored by ALSC members to promote leadership and organizational skills through volunteerism, provide the following: 1) Assemble Foster Care Backpacks that are provided to children entering the foster care system. The backpacks include personal hygiene items, a change of clothing, and small items of comfort. 2) Organize a social activity and lunch for residents of LARC Ranch, a group living community for developmentally disabled adults. 3) Collect canned goods for the local Food Pantry and students in need at College of the Canyons. Family Ties provides baked goods to homebound seniors in the SCV community, as well as holiday gifts to developmentally disabled adults living independently in our community. UkeALadies provides musical entertainment to seniors in local Assisted Living Facilities. Emergency Community Assistance responds to requests to help the immediate needs of individuals or families who have experienced a disruptive event in their life. During 2021-2022 clothing was provided to Afghan refugee children and families relocated to the SCV community.

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 July 1994.

    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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