Children Country & Lives CCL

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
371605224
IRS 990 coverage
2023–2025
Forms available
Form 990 2025, Form 990-EZ 2022, Form 990-N 2021
Location
Gilroy, CA, USA
Phone
4086215262
Rating
23
Verdict
REVIEW
Rating confidence
Limited
Sector
Child Day Care

Official website

Reported finances

Revenue
$232,939
Expenses
$-134,700
Assets
$-287,891
Liabilities
$0

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2025. Amounts in USD.

Leadership & pay

5 people listed

Highest reported compensation

  • Alma Moreno (member): $8,000 total reported compensation
  • Jose Antonio Escobar (Board Member): $6,000 total reported compensation

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2025. Names and roles reflect this filing, not necessarily current officeholders.

Overview

Mission

Inspiring action in multiple counties to serve, share, and learn committed to increasing access to nature and outdoor activities to enhance equitable community health outcomes? mentally, emotionally, and physically. Our mission also includes connecting families with local food outlets and farmers to support thriving racially diverse agriculture in our communities. Our Vision and Goals: At CCL we believe that access to nature and outdoor activities plays a crucial role in promoting holistic well-being and fostering healthy communities. We aim to increase access to green spaces, outdoor recreational opportunities, and local food sources to support equitable health outcomes for individuals and families of all backgrounds.

What it reported doing in 2025

& Charitable, Spiritual, Educational, Scientific, etc., Organizations NTEE-CODE (P40) We have a dedicated organization with over 10 years of experience in community service and partnerships with federal programs, such as the EFAP (Emergency Food Assistance Program) and Food Distribution. Our nonprofit is committed to providing essential resources, educational programs, and community engagement initiatives to support individuals and families in need across multiple counties. Our Track Record: Children Country & Lives (CCL) has been actively involved in collaborating with federal programs, such as EFAP, to distribute emergency food assistance to those facing food insecurity in our communities. With over a decade of experience, we have consistently reported all data on a monthly basis, ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective program management. Partnerships and Collaborations: EFAP Emergency Food Assistance Program As a trusted partner of the EFAP, our organization plays a crucial role in distributing emergency food assistance to vulnerable populations in our service areas. We work closely with federal agencies to ensure that nutritious food reaches those in need promptly and efficiently. Other Partnerships: In addition to our collaboration with federal programs, we have established strong partnerships with local businesses, farms, educational institutions, and community organizations. These partnerships enable us to leverage resources, expertise, and support to maximize our impact and reach a wider audience. Reporting and Data Management: CCL has a proven track record of effectively reporting all data related to our programs and initiatives every month. We maintain accurate records, track key performance indicators, and provide detailed reports to stakeholders, funders, and regulatory agencies. Our commitment to data transparency and accountability ensures that our programs are effectively monitored and evaluated for continuous improvement. 1: Food Pantries: Our organization operates food pantries in various counties, ensuring that individuals and families can access nutritious food. We distribute fresh produce, non-perishable goods, and essential supplies to those in need, helping to alleviate food insecurity in our communities.

Operating model

Revenue model
Earned-program. 100% of the money available for current operations came from fees and other program revenue.
Distribution model
Cannot be determined from the filing. The filing does not provide enough consistent spending detail to tell whether the nonprofit works directly or through others.
  • Includes noncash contributions: Reported contributions include donated property or goods.

The verdict

REVIEW - The filed numbers largely add up. A relatively small share of available resources goes toward mission work and a relatively small share of voting board members are independent.

Rating breakdown

  • Financial Efficiency: 0
  • Transparency & Controls: 60
  • Accountability: 16
  • Sustainability: NotEnoughData
  • Growth: 40

Detailed rating inputs

Financial Efficiency

  • Mission deployment rate: 0%; rating input score 0
  • Program expense ratio: Limited
  • Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

  • Consistency checks: 66.7%; rating input score 67; 0th percentile among comparable filings
  • Pay-setting controls: Limited
  • Foreign activity oversight: Limited
  • Grant itemization coverage: Limited
  • Major donor itemization: Limited
  • Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

  • Independent voting board: 0%; rating input score 0; 8th percentile among comparable filings
  • Governance controls: 3 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 38
    • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
    • Whistleblower policy: Fail
    • Document-retention policy: Fail
    • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
    • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
    • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
    • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
    • Audit committee oversight: Missing
    • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

  • Operating margin: Limited
  • Total-asset coverage ratio: Limited
  • Liabilities to assets ratio: Limited
  • Officer compensation ratio: Limited

Growth

  • Program expense growth: Limited
  • Revenue growth: 7.6% per year; rating input score 100; 60th percentile among comparable filings
  • Asset growth: Limited

Details

  • Where the money goes: 0% of revenue deployed
  • Governance: 0 of 5 board members independent · 3 of 8 filing controls reported
  • Programs: 3 filed program accomplishments · $312K in reported program spending
  • Leadership: top reported pay $8K · 5 people listed
  • Consistency: 8 of 11 current checks pass · 3 findings to review
  • Schedules: 3 filed schedules
  • Filing history: 3 filing years from 2023 to 2025
  • Contacts: How to reach this organization
  • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
  • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.

Key Signals

Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.

  • High — Financial Efficiency: Mission deployment rate scored 0/100.
  • High — Accountability: Independent voting board scored 0/100.
  • Moderate — Accountability: Governance controls: 4 of 7 not reported.
  • Moderate — Transparency & Controls: Functional expense sum did not reconcile in the filed values.
  • Moderate — Transparency & Controls: Schedule M noncash within contributions did not reconcile in the filed values.
  • Moderate — Transparency & Controls: Series program expenses within total did not reconcile in the filed values.