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Team Up Philly

EIN 20-3977499 · Narberth, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TEAM UP PHILLY IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING GIRLS IN UNDER-SERVED PHILADELPHIA NEIGHBORHOODS TO LEAD HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, AND SUCCESSFUL LIVES. SINCE 2006, TEAM UP PHILLY HAS BEEN WORKING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF GIRLS WHO LIVE IN COMMUNITIES LACKING ACCESS TO SPORTS, LEADERSHIP, AND ACADEMIC AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS. SINCE THE FIRST 6-WEEK BASKETBALL PROGRAM TEAM UP PHILLY PILOTED IN A WEST PHILADELPHIA GYM, PROGRAMS HAVE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE TUTORING, BASKETBALL, TENNIS, SWIMMING, HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES, LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, A PROGRAM FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS, AND SUMMER CAMPS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE COMPREHENSIVE, COMBINING SPORTS, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND NUTRITION EDUCATION WITH MENTORING FROM CARING COACHES AND TUTORS. TEAM UP PHILLY UTILIZES A LONG-TERM APPROACH, PROVIDING PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS THROUGHOUT MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL, IN ORDER TO HAVE THE MOST LASTING AND POSITIVE IMPAT ON THE TRAJECTORY OF THEIR LIVES.

Income
$291,112
Spending
$281,563
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
3
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $158,005 spent. GIRLS CLUBS FOR 4TH-8TH GRADERS IN UNDER-RESOURCED AREAS COMBINE FITNESS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING WITH LONG-TERM MENTORING. GIRLS CLUBS OFFER SAFE SPACES FOR GIRLS TO GROW STRONGER, AND DEVELOP THE KEY TRAITS OF COOPERATION, RESILIENCE, TEAMWORK, SELFREGULATION, AND RESPECT. TENNIS AND CAMP PROGRAMS KEEP GIRLS CONNECTED ON WEEKENDS AND DURING THE SUMMER. POST 8TH GRADE, PARTICIPANTS MOVE INTO THE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM WHICH PREPARES THEM TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND. EVERY DAY, THE GIRLS CHALLENGE AND SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND EACH OTHER, BUILDING A POSITIVE PEER NETWORK AND DEVELOPING THE SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN LIFE.
  2. $31,398 spent. SPORTS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE (SJJ): A VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND HEALING INITIATIVE THROUGH THE SJJ PROGRAM, COACH-MENTORS, TRAINED BY EXPERTS IN THE FIELD, TEACH GIRLS WHO HAVE BEEN ADJUDICATED TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND HEAL FROM THE EFFECTS OF TRAUMA. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FITNESS ACTIVITIES AND TARGETS ISSUES MOST CRITICAL TO THE GIRLS' LIVES. TIME IS SPENT IN FITNESS AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES, AND IN THE CLASSROOM ENGAGING IN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES. THE GROUP EXPLORES ISSUES INCLUDING CONFLICT MEDIATION, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIVE COMMUNICATION, SELFAWARENESS, AND GOAL-SETTING. PARTICIPANTS BECOME A SUPPORTIVE PEER GROUP, ENCOURAGING EACH OTHER TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES.
  3. $27,485 spent. TUTORING PROGRAMS PROVIDE WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR GIRLS FROM 4TH-9TH GRADES. TUTORING FOCUSES ON INSPIRING A SENSE OF CURIOSITY, A LOVE OF READING, AND BUILDING ACADEMIC CONFIDENCE IN YOUNG STUDENTS THAT WILL LEAD TO THEIR SUCCESS IN AND OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL. STUDENTS DEVELOP ACADEMIC SKILLS THROUGH ENGAGING WITH CULTURALLY RELEVANT CURRICULUM AND LEARNING ABOUT INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN. VOLUNTEER TUTORS FROM LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND THE COMMUNITY WORK CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS TO HAVE THE GREATEST POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEIR PROGRESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 March 2006.

    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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