Foundation donation made while nonprofit status was revoked
West Covina
Summary
Gutierrez revealed the Community Services Foundation was in revoked status when it accepted a roughly $210,000 Skutchi Foundation donation. Staff will research and, if needed, contact the donor to protect them from IRS trouble.
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $210,000 in donated funds could be subject to reimbursement if improperly accepted.
The Skutchi Foundation, if the issue is remedied and it avoids IRS problems.
Taxpayers and donors if the donation was invalidly accepted while the charity lacked active status.
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City Council — City Council
Gutierrez revealed the Community Services Foundation was in revoked status when it accepted a roughly $210,000 Skutchi Foundation donation. Staff will research and, if needed, contact the donor to protect them from IRS trouble.
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