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Children and the Country Life

Our commitment to serving communities involves ensuring that our programs are accessible and relevant to diverse populations. To serve, share, and learn, we, Children Country & Lives (CCL), …

Children Country & Lives CCL

Human Services Gilroy, CA EIN: 371605224 (IRS) Reg: 37-1605224 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Children and the Country Life

Ethnic & Heritage Festivals. Cultural Fair Events, & Free-Market. We are addressing underprivileged families creating strategies to address hurdles head-on, with the hope of breaking the cycle of poverty and insecurity. Manages multiple types of programs to support emergency assistance efforts: The programs, which provides in-kind commodities and the Emergency Food Security Programs. We serve over 3000 lives monthly. In 3 different counties and cities. We strive to uphold the following principles across all programs: Provide access to in-kind commodities to those in greatest need in an impartial manner, without bias or prejudice. Enable communities to find durable means to meet their own needs. Adhere to the highest standards of human rights and dignity in our provision of assistance. Holistic …

Founded
Headquarters
Gilroy, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

Mission

Our commitment to serving communities involves ensuring that our programs are accessible and relevant to diverse populations. To serve, share, and learn, we, Children Country & Lives (CCL), are committed to increasing access to nature, art, and outdoor activities to enhance equitable community health outcomes, both emotionally and physically, through the Equitable Food System and Social Economic Stability Programs. A more empathetic society fosters healthier and more just communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.46%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Children and the Country Life has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Children and the Country Life is a registered human services nonprofit based in Gilroy, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 371605224. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $483K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Children and the Country Life's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 371605224. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Children and the Country Life has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Children and the Country Life is located in Gilroy, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, Children and the Country Life has $483K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Children and the Country Life is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $483K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Children and the Country Life. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Children and the Country Life holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Ethnic & Heritage Festivals. Cultural Fair Events, & Free-Market. We are addressing underprivileged families creating strategies to address hurdles head-on, with the hope of breaking the cycle of poverty and insecurity. Manages multiple types of programs to support emergency assistance efforts: The programs, which provides in-kind commodities and the Emergency Food Security Programs. We serve over 3000 lives monthly. In 3 different counties and cities. We strive to uphold the following principles across all programs: Provide access to in-kind commodities to those in greatest need in an impartial manner, without bias or prejudice. Enable communities to find durable means to meet their own needs. Adhere to the highest standards of... Children and the Country Life is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $483K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Children and the Country Life are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Children and the Country Life is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 371605224, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Alma M•••••
Board member

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 11 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2009
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Children and the Country Life

What is Children and the Country Life?
Children and the Country Life is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Gilroy, United States. Ethnic & Heritage Festivals. Cultural Fair Events, & Free-Market. We are addressing underprivileged families creating strategies to address hurdles head-on, with the hope of breaking the cycle of poverty and insecurity. Manages multiple types of programs to support emergency assistance efforts: The programs, which provides in-kind commodities and the Emergency Food Security Programs. We serve over 3000 lives monthly. In 3 different counties and cities. We strive to uphold the following principles across all programs: Provide access to in-kind commodities to those in greatest need in an impartial manner, without bias or prejudice. Enable communities to find durable means to meet their own needs. Adhere to the highest standards of human rights and dignity in our provision of assistance. Holistic Art: Holistic Therapy, Spiritual Healing. Artist activities to connect creative capacity and expression intentionally to spiritual path and practice. Performing arts is as old as humankind itself. To many, performing arts, singing, dancing, painting, playing musical instruments, and composing seems essential to life as eating or sleeping. Participants often speak, anecdotally, of how much happier they are when they are able to perform. Many say how much healthier they have become since beginning to sing, play and dance. More programs in this category consist of Herbalist, use of plants as a healer. Shaman or in Latin America Curandera Holistic stress management, Health and the human spirit, REIKI Energy Healing, Meditation, (healing environments) Chinese medicine, (Ayurvedic medicine) Humor and Health Therapy, Music Therapy & Sound Healing, Nutrition, Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, & Healing effects of physical activity. Teaching Meditation to reduce stress & anxiety. Animals & nature therapeutic. Host petting zoo with farm animals, rescued animals. Grounding with nature.
When was Children and the Country Life founded?
Children and the Country Life was founded in 2009.
Who leads Children and the Country Life?
Alma Moreno serves as Board member.
Where is Children and the Country Life located?
Headquartered in Gilroy, CA, United States.
What is Children and the Country Life's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Children and the Country Life trustworthy?
Children and the Country Life has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Children and the Country Life's registration number?
IRS EIN: 371605224. Registration: 37-1605224 (United States).
What is Children and the Country Life's website?
http://www.childrenandthecountrylife.org