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Community Foundation of the Verdugos

EIN 95-6068137 · Glendale, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BY COMBINING THE POWER OF DONORS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS INCREASES THE RELIABILITY AND IMPACT OF NON-PROFITS BY ESTABLISHING ENDOWED FUNDS THAT SUPPORT THE IMPACT OF SELF-RELIANT ORGANIZATION THROUGH GRANTS.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
34.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 92%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$152,511, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 72% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 353% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $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.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $475,236 spent. DONOR RESTRICTED PASSTHOUGH FUND AND ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTS: PROVIDED AWARDS TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WISHES AND ADVICE OF DONORS. GRANTS ARE MADE FROM PASSTHROUGH FUNDS AND ENDOWMENT FUNDS. EACH "ADVISEMENT" MUST MEET GUIDELINES OUTLINED BY THE FOUNDATION, WHICH INCLUDES THAT THE RECIPIENT CHARITABLE INSTITUTION BE IN GOOD STANDING, AND THAT THE GRANT IS GOING TOWARD A CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR NEED. THE FOUNDATION MUST ALSO ASSURE THAT THE GRANT IS NOT INTENDED TO COVER THE COSTS OF EVENT TICKETS IN WHICH A BENEFIT MAY BE RECEIVED BY THE DONORS, ADVISORS, OR ANY RELATED PARTIES. FURTHER, THESE GRANTS CANNOT PROVIDE THE DONORS, ADVISORS, OR ANY RELATED PARTIES WITH ANY BENEFIT THAT COULD BE DEFINED AS A GRANT, LOAN, COMPENSATION, OR SIMILAR PAYMENTS. FURTHER THE FOUNDATION MUST ALSO ENSURE THAT THE GRANT DOES NOT REPRESENT THE PAYMENT OF ANY LEGALLY BINDING PLEDGE OR OTHER FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OF THE DONORS, ADVISORS, OR ANY RELATED PARTIES. EACH FUND IS TRACKED INDIVIDUALLY USING FUND ACCOUNTING BEST PRACTICES. THEREFORE, THE TWO STAFF MEMBERS SPEND CONSIDERABLE TIME MANAGING AND RECORDING TRANSACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES FROM DIFFERENT FUNDS EACH MONTH.
  2. $281,091 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS (GRANTS): AMOUNTS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS UPON RECEIPT OF PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OF RECIPIENT STUDENTS. AMOUNTS ARE NEVER PAID DIRECTLY TO AN INDIVIDUAL. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RUNS ALL YEAR LONG WITH ALL TWO STAFF INVOLVED IN SOME OR ALL ASPECTS OF THE ACTIVITIES. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS A LARGER PART OF THE FOUNDATION'S WORK AND NO FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE AS THE PURPOSE IS TO ISSUE SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS FROM FUNDS THAT ARE RESTRICTED. THERE ARE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS OVERALL PROGRAM THAT ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE OPERATIONAL BUDGET FOR THE FOUNDATION.
  3. $43,144 spent. UNRESTRICTED AND BOARD DESIGNATED GRANTS: PROVIDING AWARDS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (UPON THEIR SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO ONE COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING CYCLE ANNUALLY). THERE ARE TWO STAFF MEMBERS EMPLOYED TO ASSIST WITH THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL OPERATIONS. GRANTS ARE MADE FOR THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, MENTAL, AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING OF RESIDENTS RESIDING IN BURBANK, GLENDALE AND THE FOOTHILL COMMUNITIES OF LA CANADA, LA CRESCENTA, MONTROSE, AND VERDUGO CITY INCLUDING COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING THIS AREA. GRANTS ARE MADE TO AREA NONPROFITS FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RANGING FROM HEALTHCARE NEEDS AND SOCIAL SERVICES, TO THE ARTS, EDUCATION, CIVIC NEEDS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES. BECAUSE OF THE COMPLEXITY OF TRACKING EXPENSES SPENT IN THE ISSUANCE OF GRANTS (AND IN THE REQUESTING OF FOLLOW-UP REPORTS FROM NONPROFITS RECEIVING GRANTS) AND IN TRACKING EXPENSES SPENT IN THE CULTIVATION OF DONORS WISHING TO IMPLEMENT A DONOR ADVISED FUND, TRACKING SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES TO EACH GRANT OR DONOR RELATION WOULD BE IMPRACTICAL. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT DO ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS OR GALAS OR OTHER FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES THAT MANY NONPROFITS TAKE PART IN BUT, RATHER, RELIES MORE ON BUILDING ONE-ON -ONE RELATIONSHIPS WITH DONORS AND PROSPECTIVE DONORS THROUGH PLANNED GIVING AND BEQUEST EFFORTS.
  4. $26,890 spent. SIX AGENCY ENDWOMENTS ARE HELD BY THE FOUNDATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 December 1958.

    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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