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Altadena Rotary Charities

EIN 95-4600758 · Pasadena, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Altadena Rotary Charities ARC was organized as a Public Benefit Organization for 3 broadly conceived purposes. 1st, ARC was founded in order to benefit the inhabitants of Altadena & Pasadena areas of the W. San Gabriel Valley of LA County, CA. by supporting the charitable & philanthropic work of the Rotary Club of Altadena through work projects & the provision of manpower to worthy causes & events, & other charitable organizations. Additionally, ARC was organized in order to support & oversee various charitable projects outside the local area, such as the support of house building projects in Mexico, support for the organization of Jr. Achievement in areas such as the nation of Armenia, & entrepreneurial programs in Nigeria. ARC was also organized in order to carry out the various public benefit projects of Rotary International.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$249,703
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
0
Volunteers
8

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 78% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 530% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 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, 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 (4)
  1. $239,199 spent. Community Service - Provide funds for Mini Grants to public school teachers in Altadena area to augment programs available, Charitable contributions to support local charities including promotion of Americanism
  2. $6,131 spent. Rotary International - Donated funds toward Paul Harris Fund and other restricted donation expenses.
  3. $3,000 spent. Vocational Service - Donated funds for scholarships to outstanding junior college students, for Middle School & High School student leadership training, for programs supporting High School youth in the areas of communication, music & entrepreneurship. Scholarship recipients are selected by their respective school or educational institutions.
  4. International Service - Donated funds for world community service and eradication of poverty in Africa For the cure of Polio worldwide and Peace Conference.

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 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 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 May 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.

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