Full Transparency, By Design

We're a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit, which means there's nothing to hide behind. Below are our actual legal documents and direct links to check our standing yourself, with the IRS, the State of California, and independent charity watchdogs.

EIN

86-3212923

Status

501(c)(3)

Exempt Since

Mar 20, 2021

Public Charity

170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

This is the IRS code confirming we're a public charity, not a private foundation. It means we're supported by donations from the public (like you), and the IRS holds us to a higher standard of public accountability as a result.

Our Documents

The actual paperwork, not a summary of it. Every document here is exactly what we filed or received, available for anyone to download.

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IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter

The official IRS letter confirming our federal tax-exempt status, issued March 20, 2021.

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Articles of Incorporation

Our founding incorporation document filed with the State of California. Coming soon.

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Annual Filings (Form 990-N)

Our yearly e-Postcard filings with the IRS. Coming soon - in the meantime, see them live on ProPublica below.

Form 990-N (the "e-Postcard") is a short annual filing the IRS requires from small nonprofits like ours, those with under $50,000 in annual revenue. Filing it every year is how we stay in good standing and keep our tax-exempt status active.

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California CT-TR-1 Filings

Our annual treasurer's reports filed with the California Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts. Coming soon.

Verify Us Yourself

You don't have to take our word for it. These are independent, government and third-party sources, not pages we control, where you can look us up directly using our EIN.

IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search

The federal government's own lookup tool. Confirms our 501(c)(3) status directly from IRS records.

Search: 86-3212923

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Charity Navigator

An independent charity evaluator. See our registration details and filing status.

EIN: 86-3212923

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ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

Browse our actual annual filings (Form 990-N) with the IRS, as published by this investigative newsroom.

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California Secretary of State

Confirms we're a properly registered nonprofit corporation in the State of California.

Search: Breeze of Joy Foundation

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CA Attorney General's Registry

California charities must register and file annually with the AG's Registry of Charitable Trusts - here's ours.

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Candid (GuideStar)

We hold Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency for 2026, the highest rating they award.

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Questions About Any of This?

We're happy to walk you through any of our filings directly. Reach out any time, no question is too small when it comes to where your donation goes.