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California Unified Taekwondoassociation Inc

EIN 20-8001310 · Scotts Valley, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair54 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Provide an annual State Taekwondo Championship to qualify athletes for Nationals. Provide opportunities for athletes of all ages and ability levels to compete in the sport of Taekwondo. Provide California Team Trials and training for the state teams. Sponsor the state teams to compete in National and International competitions. Provide and coordinate technical training for athletes coaches and referees.

Income
$410,235
Spending
$369,237
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (10)
  1. $188,071 spent. California State Qualifying Championship: it is to qualify elite level California Taekwondo athletes to the USA Taekwondo National competition. It is also the Team Trials for selecting CA State Taekwondo Team Members. Revenue is generated from competition registration fees and the expenses are cost of running the tournament.
  2. $42,942 spent. CUTA Games: Tournament for Taekwondo athletes of all level and ages. Primary purpose is to provide competition opportunities for athlete development. Revenue is from competition Registration fees. The expenses are costs associated with running this event.
  3. $91,005 spent. CA State Team Funding: Provide International competition opportunities CA State Team members who are elite level athletes with Olympic aspirations. Funding covers Team competition expenses which includes air and ground transportation competition registration fees lodging and food for the Team managers coaches and athletes.see Schedule O
  4. $4,996 spent. CUTA Rumble: All state training event for athletes coaches and Referee development. Revenue from participation fees and expenses are costs associated with running the event
  5. $8,159 spent. Conference Conventions and Meetings: Expenses associated with attending meetings with national and international Taekwondo Associations for developments and exchange of program ideas.
  6. $5,801 spent. Operating Expenses; Expenses associated with office supplies accounting systems Internet Telephone services and Advertising and Promotion in the form of Website and social media presence.
  7. $3,276 spent. Poomsae Seminars is special training opportunities for athletes to become better competitors in this particular genera of competition
  8. $6,171 spent. Referee Education & sponsorships: Provide continuing education for new competition rules to the referees to help them to be fair and objective when they officiate at the various competitions.
  9. $13,000 spent. Regional Cross Training: Special training opportunities for the elite level athletes. Top level athletes and coaches from all over the United States for a cross training sessions over multiple days. The purpose of this type pf training is to expose athletes to as many opponents as possible so that they can develop strategies to improve their training for better competition results.
  10. $5,816 spent. USATKD Support: USATKD is the National Governing Body NGB for Taekwondo. We as a the official state organization offer support at their events held in California.

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 November 6, 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 June 2007.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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