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Assistance League of Conejo Valley

EIN 95-4537993 · Thousand Oaks, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 33% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CONEJO VALLEY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF VOLUNTEERS WHO IDENTIFY, DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND FUND ONGOING PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$802,667
Spent on programs
33%
Reserves
-32.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
198

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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 62% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    33% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 42 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    9 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 (14)
  1. $171,697 spent. OPERATION SCHOOL BELL: Operation School Bell, the national philanthropic program of Assistance League, provides funding annually for children in need to enjoy a Clothing Shopping Night for new school clothes and shoes.
  2. $44,486 spent. VISION FOR THE FUTURE - PROVIDES VISION EXAMS AND EYEGLASSES FOR STUDENTS IN NEED WHOSE FAMILIES CANNOT AFFORD VISION CARE OR DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE.EYE CAN SEE - PROVIDES VISION CARE TO ADULTS IN NEED. ADULTS IDENTIFIED BY CLINICS ARE DIRECTED TO AN EYE CARE PROVIDER TO HAVE AN EXAM AND BE FITTED WITH NEW FRAMES AND LENSES.
  3. $9,393 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS-HELP OUR YOUTH, GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL, CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION EITHER AT COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL. CANDIDATES ARE RECOMMENDED BY SCHOOL COUNSELORS.
  4. $8,110 spent. OTHER - Other community needs and programs.
  5. $7,707 spent. SHARE-A-BEAR - TEDDY BEARS ARE DELIVERED TO CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS, EMERGENCY ROOMS, URGENT CARE FACILITIES, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND PATIENTS IN LOCAL MEMORY CARE FACILITIES TO PROVIDE COMFORT.
  6. $6,776 spent. LITERACY 4 LEARNING - MEMBER VOLUNTEERS WORK WITH STUDENTS IN A CLASSROOM TO IMPROVE THEIR READING AND COMPREHENSION SKILLS. BOOKS ARE COLLECTED AND DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS IN LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND HELP STUDENTS BUILD A HOME LIBRARY.
  7. $5,992 spent. Medical SUPPORT sERVICES - We supply our local Free Clinic with glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs to help their client's at-home care of Diabetes and Hypertension, AND OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES.
  8. $5,064 spent. WOMEN'S WELLNESS - In partnership with our local Free Clinic, we help fund mammogram AND PAP screenings for those who may otherwise postpone or forgo this annual procedure due to lack of insurance or finances.
  9. $2,431 spent. Sharing the Warmth - In partnership with local sheriff and social services agencies, we provide needed items for the Homeless, including warm coats, sleeping bags and laundry supplies
  10. $2,142 spent. ASSAULT SURVIVORS KITS - KITS CONTAINING ESSENTIAL ITEMS OF CLOTHING AND GROOMING AIDS ARE PROVIDED TO VICTIMS OF ASSAULT WHOSE CLOTHES HAVE BEEN RETAINED FOR EVIDENCE IN CRIME INVESTIGATIONS.
  11. $671 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH - ESTABLISHES FUNDING TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF OF ONE TIME EVENTS, THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY.
  12. $215 spent. HATS OF HOPE - Handmade knitted hats are provided to local hospitals, which primarily serves the low income and homeless population.
  13. EMERGENCY CLOTHING KITS - ESSENTIAL CLOTHING IS PROVIDED TO SCHOOLS TO HELP CHILDREN WHO HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT AND REQUIRE A CHANGE OF CLOTHING.
  14. HOSPITAL ESSENTIAL NEEDS - KITS CONTAINING ESSENTIAL ITEMS OF CLOTHING AND GROOMING AIDS ARE PROVIDED TO ER PATIENTS AT LOCAL HOSPITALS, WHICH PRIMARILY SERVES THE HOMELESS POPULATION.

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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on October 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2016.

    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 May 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 2018.

    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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