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Anaheim Ducks Foundation Inc

EIN 11-3839845 · Corona Dl Mar, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FACILITATE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE POSITIVE CHANGE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, BROADENING ACCESS TO THE SPORT OF HOCKEY AND ADDRESSING THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
433

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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. $1.1 million spent. THE ANAHEIM DUCKS FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS AND SUPPORT TO A VARIETY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH MISSIONS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCATION, YOUTH SPORTS AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS.A BRIDGE FOR KIDSACTIVE KIDS ALLIANCEAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFEANGELS BASEBALL FDTNARMED SERVICES YMCA SAN DIEGOART & CREATIVITY FOR HEALINGARTREACH SAN DIEGOBEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETYBOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF VISTABUDO ACCELERATORCARLSBAD YOUTH LACROSSE CASA YOUTH SHELTERCHARITABLE VENTURES OF ORANGE COUNTYCHOC FOUNDATIONCONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FDTN OF O.C.COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE OF O.C.CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATIONDELHI CENTERDS ACTIONELIJAH-ALAVI FOUNDATIONEMILIO NARES FOUNDATIONFRIENDS: THE NATIONAL ASSOCGIGI'S PLAYHOUSEGIRL SCOUTS OF ORANGE COUNTYGOLF FORE LIFE SKILLSHOME START INC.HOUSE OF MEXICOI5 FREEDOM NETWORKIRVINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATIONJACOBS & CUSHMAN SAN DIEGO FOOD BANKJESSIE REES FOUNDATIONJMH - ANAHEIM FOUNDATION INCLAFD FOUNDATIONLATINO HEALTH ACCESSLAURA'S HOUSEOC ASAIN & PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY ALLIANCEOC PRIDEORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORANGE COUNTY FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER FDTNORANGE COUNTY RESCUE MISSIONORANGEWOOD FOUNDATIONPALOMAR HEALTH FOUNDATIONPASADENA HUMANE SOCIETYPLAYMAKERSPRICELESS PETSPROJECT3RRAD CAMPRADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONREACHING YOUTH THROUGH MUSIC OPPORTUNITIESRED SNEAKERS FOR OAKLEYRONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF SAN DIEGOSAN DIEGO BLOOD BANKSAN DIEGO DUCKS SLED HOCKEYSAN DIEGO GULLS SPECIAL HOCKEYSAN DIEGO HISTORY CENTERSAN DIEGO POLICE FOUNDATION (SSP)SAN DIEGO PRIDESAN DIEGO REGIONAL FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES FOUNDATIONSD CHINESE HISTORICAL MUSEUMSOUTH COUNTY OUTREACHSPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIASPEECH & LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT CENTERSPIRIT YOUTH SPORTSSTANDUP FOR KIDSSTUDENT RUNNERS OF ORANGE COUNTYSUSAN G. KOMEN SAN DIEGO TEAM RUBICONTHE H4H FOUNDATIONTHE MIRACLE LEAGUE OF SAN DIEGOTHE WOODEN FLOORTIGER WOODS FOUNDATIONTRIUMPH TOGETHERUC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATIONUNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOC OF O.C.UNITED HEROES LEAGUEUNITED STATES VETERANS INITIATIVEVETERAN TICKETS FDTNWARRIOR FOR LIFE FUNDWE EXPLORE EARTHWISE SDWOMEN'S MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIAWORDS ALIVEWORLD CENTAL KITCHEN YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOC OF O.C.
  2. $687,808 spent. THE ANAHEIM DUCKS LEARN TO PLAY PROGRAM IS OFFERED AT THE RINKS ICE AND INLINE FACILITIES, ALONG WITH OTHER PARTNER RINKS. LEARN TO PLAY OFFERS FIRST-TIME YOUTH AND ADULT HOCKEY PLAYERS THE CHANCE TO GET ON THE RINK IN FULL HOCKEY EQUIPMENT FOR FREE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INSTRUCTION ON THE BASICS OF HOCKEY AS WELL AS LEARN HOW TO SKATE PROPERLY. THE GOALS OF LEARN TO PLAY ARE TO INTRODUCE CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO EITHER ICE OR INLINE HOCKEY, TO PROVIDE FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE TO ENJOY THE SPORT, AND TO CREATE A SYSTEM TO ATTRACT MORE PARTICIPANTS INTO LEAGUES, TEAMS AND PROGRAMS OF THE RINKS. IN ADDITION, ADF UNDERWRITES A FULL SET OF HOCKEY EQUIPMENT FOR YOUTH GRADUATES OF LEARN TO PLAY THAT CONTINUE ON TO ANOTHER HOCKEY PROGRAM WITHIN THE RINKS.
  3. $544,644 spent. THE ANAHEIM DUCKS S.C.O.R.E. (SCHOLASTIC CURRICULUM OF RECREATION & EDUCATION) PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED IN 2005, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE TO ALL STUDENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. S.C.O.R.E. OFFERS FREE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS BASED PROGRAMS AND INCENTIVES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS USING TWO METHODS: IN-CLASS EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION. OVER 40,000 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM ON A YEARLY BASIS, IN WHICH PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS SPAN FROM SAN DIEGO, SAN BERNARDINO, ORANGE, RIVERSIDE, AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES. THE IN-CLASS EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THREE COMPONENTS: SCHOOL SUPPLIES DONATION, READING IS THE GOAL (30 DAY READING PROGRAM), AND FIRST FLIGHT FIELD TRIP (EDUCATIONAL ANAHEIM DUCKS PRACTICE AT THE ARENA). THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO TEACH STUDENTS THE FUNDAMENTALS OF HOCKEY, THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY LIVING, AND POSITIVE CHARACTER TRAITS THROUGH THREE BRANCHES: STREET HOCKEY (10-DAY PE CURRICULUM), SCORE-A-GOAL (MONTH OF FREE ICE HOCKEY LESSONS) AND CAPTAIN'S CHALLENGE (HEALTH & FITNESS CURRICULUM).
  4. $396,139 spent. ANAHEIM DUCKS FOUNDATION ALSO FACILITATE ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDING POWER PLAY!- A VOLUNTEER SERVICE DAY AT A S.C.O.R.E. SCHOOL; KABOOM! PLAYGROUND BUILD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AT A LOCAL PARK; FLY TOGETHER GRANT PROGRAM- OPEN GRANT CYCLE TO SUPPORT ORANGE COUNTY NONPROFITS; AND MISC. ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.SAN DIEGO GULLS FOUNDATION PROGRAMMING INCLUDES A READING PROGRAM CALLED READING IS THE GOAL, WHICH ENCOURAGES LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO DEVELOP A LIFELONG LOVE OF READING, AND REWARDS MINUTES READ DURING THE PROGRAM WITH EXCITING GULLS PRIZES. SDGF PROGRAMMING ALSO INCLUDES ANNUAL EQUIPMENT DONATIONS TO LOCAL ICE RINKS TO HELP BROADEN ACCESS TO THE SPORT OF HOCKEY. EACH RINK DONATION ALSO INCLUDES A VISIT FROM THE SAN DIEGO GULLS, DURING WHICH GULLS PLAYERS AND MASCOT PARTICIPATE IN A YOUTH HOCKEY PRACTICE AND HELP HAND OUT GULLS PRIZES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 July 2009.

    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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