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Assistance League of Orange Calif Inc

EIN 95-6101256 · Orange, CA

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

What it says it does

Assistance League of Orange volunteers transform lives and strengthen our community through philanthropic programs in and around the city of Orange.

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

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 28.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15
Income fell 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 33 cents.

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

Independent board
25 of 25
14 of 14 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
0 of 10
Did not give 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 May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)

$189,842 spent. Operation School Bell provides new clothing and a backpack filled with school and hygiene supplies to students in the Orange Unified School District.
$175,825 spent. Other programs provide benefit to those in need in the City of Orange and primarily include Steps to Independence and Operation 101.
$60,950 spent. Scholarships provide financial aid for higher education or technical training to deserving high school seniors who reside or attend school within the Orange Unified School District.
$38,087 spent. Links to Learning provides scholarships to middle schools. Teachers and staff seeking new classroom learning experiences, enhanced art and music programs, or supplies for unique projects for their students apply for these grants.
$27,123 spent. Special Assistance provides basic living necessities such as rent, utilities, and food to families in the City of Orange.

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

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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1947.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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