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The Diva Foundation

EIN 95-4419536 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The DIVA Foundation improves health outcomes in underserved communities through arts-based programs that educate, empower, and raise awareness. Programs are offered year-round and focus on Health, Women and Girls, and Food Housing Security for vulnerable communities.

Income
$308,469
Spending
$551,139
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 79% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 56% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    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 December 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 (3)
  1. $448,423 spent. Health Awareness Programming In 2025, The DIVA Foundation advanced its mission through community and media-based health initiatives. The Foundation produced and distributed DIVAS Simply Singing in its annual televised benefit concert raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and other health conditions, celebrated in its 35th anniversary year with a special Gala event. Additionally, the Foundation released and distributed Living Proof, a World AIDS Day special on Hulu highlighting the experiences of Black women living with HIV in the South. The program received a 2026 GLAAD Media Award nomination for Outstanding TV Journalism - Long Form.
  2. $44,800 spent. Community Engagement Initiatives In 2025, The DIVA Foundation advanced its mission through a portfolio of community-centered initiatives spanning health, wellness, the arts, and global education. As a presenting sponsor of WalkGood LAs The People Pace, a 5K/10K run and walk held at the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Park in Baldwin Hills, the Foundation helped provide equitable healing and wellness resources to 718 participants drawn from 20 cities across Los Angeles County. The Foundation also hosted The DIVA Brunch, a community health activation held as part of the DIVAS Simply Singing 35th Anniversary Weekend, conveneing 320 attendees for HIV prevention education, lived-experience storytelling, and open dialogue around health equity. Additionally, the Foundation awarded an arts grant supporting a staged reading with music for the 50th anniversary revival of the Broadway musical Your Arms Are Too Short To Box With God, honoring cast members lost to HIV/AIDS and other illnesses while benefiting community organizationos through scheduled benefit performances.
  3. $30,000 spent. Educational Grants In 2025, The DIVA Foundation advanced its mission through direct investement in education and community leadership development. The Foundation awarded Better Brothers Los Angeles BBLA a 30,000 educational grant supporting the organizations programs serving underserved and marginalized communities in Los Angeles. The Foundation also co-presented the 11th Annual Truth Awards, a recognition program celebrating achievement and excellence among community leaders, artists, and advocates, which served as a platform for elevating scholarship recipients and highlighting BBLAs broader commitment to advancing educational access and opportunity.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 June 1998.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Foundation (Houston, TX), EIN 92-0742101. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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