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Educare Foundation

EIN 95-4285350 · Van Nuys, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EDUCARE FOUNDATION'S (EDUCARE) MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS, COMPASSIONATE LEADERS, AND TO LIVE THEIR DREAMS. CURRENT PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EMPOWER DISADVANTAGED, AT-RISK STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC PURSUITS THROUGH STRENGTHENING INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS AND THEIR ADULT SUPPORT NETWORK. EDUCARE EFFECTIVELY PROVIDES EXEMPLARY TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATION AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND THOSE WHO SUPPORT THEM. EDUCARE SEEKS TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO BE HEALTHY, WHOLE, SUCCESSFUL AND CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS; AND ADULTS TO BE INSPIRING AND SUPPORTIVE ROLE MODELS. EDUCARE CREATES ENVIRONMENTS OF CARING AND SELF-DISCOVERY THAT HELP YOUTH REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. EDUCARE RECEIVES FUNDING FROM INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS, FEDERAL GRANTS, LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNDING AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS.

Income
$16.0 million
Spending
$16.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
696
Volunteers
42
Highest pay
$209,340, director (see sch. o)

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

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 66% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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. $14.2 million spent. EDUCARE'S OBJECTIVES INCLUDE EMPOWERING SCHOOLS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, YOUTH-SERVING AGENCIES, TEACHERS, PARENTS AND THE YOUNG PEOPLE THEMSELVES, TO BETTER SERVE YOUTH AND PREPARE THEM TO LEAD HEALTHY, FULFILLING LIVES. EDUCARE OPERATES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT INTEGRATE LIFE SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; AT-RISK INTERVENTION PROGRAMS; AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT; PROFESSIONAL STAFF TEAMBUILDING/COMMUNITY BUILDING; STUDENT PEER MENTORING; COMMUNITY SERVICE; CROSS-AGE MENTORING; PEER MEDIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION; AND PARENT EDUCATION AND INVOLVEMENT.

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 September 1991.

    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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