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Tang & Lou Family Foundation

EIN 99-4092569 · Newport Coast, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceWeak31 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTION OF PUBLIC AND EDUCATION ACTIVITY BENEFITS

Income
$141,650
Spending
$128,068
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
1

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

Financial health

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    1 of 1 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 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. $100,000 spent. THE DONATION STRENGTHENS THE HEART OF THE SCHOOL'S MISSION AND ACCELERATES THE PROGRESS OF THE DESIGN THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN, THE ST. MARYS FUND, AND THE PARKING SPACE FUNDRAISER. THE CONTRIBUTION FUELS LONG TERM CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCES LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, AND ENSURES THAT STUDENTS CONTINUE TO GROW INTO WORLD SIZED HEARTS AND WORLD CLASS MINDS. THE DONATION HELPING THE SCHOOL TO BUILD A CAMPUS THAT REFLECTS THE SCHOOL'S BOLD VISION FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
  2. $10,000 spent. THE DONATION STRENGTHENS THE HEART OF THE SCHOOL'S MISSION AND ACCELERATES THE PROGRESS OF THE DESIGN THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN, THE ST. MARYS FUND, AND THE PARKING SPACE FUNDRAISER. THE CONTRIBUTION FUELS LONG TERM CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCES LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, AND ENSURES THAT STUDENTS CONTINUE TO GROW INTO WORLD SIZED HEARTS AND WORLD CLASS MINDS. THE DONATION HELPING THE SCHOOL TO BUILD A CAMPUS THAT REFLECTS THE SCHOOL'S BOLD VISION FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
  3. $5,000 spent. THE DONATION STRENGTHENS THE HEART OF THE SCHOOL'S MISSION AND ACCELERATES THE PROGRESS OF THE DESIGN THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN, THE ST. MARYS FUND, AND THE PARKING SPACE FUNDRAISER. THE CONTRIBUTION FUELS LONG TERM CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCES LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, AND ENSURES THAT STUDENTS CONTINUE TO GROW INTO WORLD SIZED HEARTS AND WORLD CLASS MINDS. THE DONATION HELPING THE SCHOOL TO BUILD A CAMPUS THAT REFLECTS THE SCHOOL'S BOLD VISION FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
  4. $13,068 spent. AS PART OF OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF ALL CONTRIBUTIONS, THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONAL EXPENSES SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE DESIGN THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN, THE ST. MARYS FUND, AND THE PARKING SPACE FUNDRAISER. THESE ESSENTIAL COSTS ENSURE THAT OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS RUN SMOOTHLY, SECURELY, AND WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM.THE ACCOUNTING FEE OF $8,000 PROVIDES THE EXPERT FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE REPORTING, COMPLIANCE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACROSS ALL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES. THIS INVESTMENT SAFEGUARDS THE INTEGRITY OF DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS AND STRENGTHENS THE LONG?TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR SCHOOLS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES.THE BANK SERVER CHARGE OF $68 COVERS SECURE TRANSACTION PROCESSING AND ELECTRONIC DONATION HANDLING. THIS ENSURES THAT EVERY CONTRIBUTION IS RECEIVED SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY, SUPPORTING THE SEAMLESS OPERATION OF OUR FUNDRAISING SYSTEMS.THE OFFICE MANAGEMENT EXPENSE OF $5,000 SUPPORTS THE ADMINISTRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE THAT KEEPS OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS ORGANIZED AND EFFECTIVE. THIS INCLUDES ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES, COMMUNICATION TOOLS, AND COORDINATION RESOURCES THAT ENABLE OUR TEAM TO CARRY OUT OUR MISSION WITH EXCELLENCE.TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAM EXPENSES FORM THE BACKBONE OF OUR FUNDRAISING OPERATIONS, ALLOWING US TO CONTINUE BUILDING A FUTURE DEFINED BY WORLD?SIZED HEARTS AND WORLD?CLASS MINDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 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 November 2024.

    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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