American Youth Football Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Youth Enrichment Programs and Mentorships To operate charitable youth athletic programs that support physical fitness, character development, and positive youth development through organized football and cheer activities.
- Income
- $50,000
- Spending
- $50,300
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 60%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $47,000 spent. Youth Football and Cheer Athletic Programs The COBRA Foundation organized and operated youth football and cheer programs for children ages 5-14, providing structured athletic participation, coaching, and league competition under the American Youth Football framework. The program emphasized physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Approximately 350 youth participants benefited from organized practices, games, and supervised athletic instruction during the reporting year.
- $1,500 spent. Program 2: Youth Development, Mentorship, and Character Building The organization provided mentorship and youth development activities integrated into athletic programming, focusing on leadership, accountability, respect, and positive decision-making. Coaches and volunteers served as mentors and role models, reinforcing life skills, academic responsibility, and community values. Approximately 350 youth participants benefited from ongoing mentorship and structured guidance.
- $1,500 spent. Program 3: Community Engagement and Volunteer Support The COBRA Foundation engaged parents, coaches, and community volunteers to support youth athletic and development programs through event staffing, supervision, and community service activities. These efforts enhanced program safety, accessibility, and overall quality while fostering community involvement and volunteerism. Approximately [insert number] volunteers and community members supported or benefited from these activities.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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