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Rotary District 5300 Foundation Inc

EIN 95-4768268 · S Pasadena, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood73 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT AND INSTITUTE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF LOCAL ROTARY CLUBS AND ROTARY INTERNATIONAL, TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR DISTRICT 5300 ROTARY CLUB'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IN THE DISTRICT, AND TO ACT AS A PASSTHROUGH FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES.

Income
$446,682
Spending
$244,214
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
92.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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 72% of charities in its peer group (mutual benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 92.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 251% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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: 73 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (mutual benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 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. $8,384 spent. CLEFT PALATE ENDOWMENT - WORKING WITH ROTAPLAST INTERNATIONAL, INC. LIFE-CHANGING SURGERIES ARE PROVIDED TO THOSE WITH CLEFT LIPS AND/OR PALATES, BURN SCARRING, AND OTHER DEFORMITIES.
  2. $18,000 spent. THE CORAZON SUPERBUILD - IT FINANCES THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES FOR THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN NORTHERN MEXICO. ROTARY DISTRICT 5300 CLUB MEMBERS VOLUNTEER THEIR LABOR, LEAD BY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED LEAD BUILDERS, TO CONSTRUCT 16X20 HOMES FOR FAMILIES IN ONE DAY. TOGETHER, THEY ARE NOT JUST BUILDING HOUSES; THEY ARE IGNITING FUTURES FOR YOUTH, ADULTS, AND ENTIRE COMMUNITIES, CREATING PATHWAYS WHERE NONE SEEMED POSSIBLE.
  3. $145,994 spent. ALTADENA WILDLIFE RELIEF FUND - THE WILDLIFE DISASTER RELIEF FUND WORKS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS AFFECTED BY THE EATON CANYON WILDFIRES.
  4. $52,516 spent. ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS - INCLUDING THE PEACE CONFERENCE, ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, YOUTH EXCHANGE, AND THE LEFLER GRANT.

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 October 2000.

    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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