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Friends of Yogi Inc

EIN 22-3548871 · Little Falls, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE YOGI BERRA MUSEUM & LEARNING CENTER IS TO SUSTAIN AND PROMOTE THE VALUES OF RESPECT, PERSEVERANCE, SPORTSMANSHIP AND EXCELLENCE THROUGH INCLUSIVE, CULTURALLY DIVERSE SPORTS-BASED EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS.

Income
$882,926
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
52.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
6
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$206,480, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 52.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 49% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

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

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 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 (2)
  1. $617,899 spent. THE MUSEUM OFFERS A NUMBER OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT CONNECT COMMUNITY AROUND A SHARED LOVE OF SPORTS, INCLUDING BOOK SIGNINGS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND EXHIBIT OPENINGS. THE MUSEUM'S BEST TEAMMATE AWARD HONORS A STUDENT ATHLETE FROM EACH OF THE 40 SCHOOLS IN THE SUPER ESSEX CONFERENCE, PAYING TRIBUTE TO THOSE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO MAY NOT BE THE BEST PERFORMERS ON THE FIELD, BUT WHO, LIKE YOGI, ARE THE BEST TEAMMATES. IN HONOR OF YOGI'S WWII SERVICE AT D-DAY, THE MUSEUM HOSTS MILITARY VETERANS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR AN ANNUAL JUNE 6TH PROGRAM THAT IS LIVE STREAMED FROM THE MUSEUM'S STADIUM-STYLE THEATER..
  2. $415,844 spent. A RANGE OF IN-PERSON AND REMOTE STANDARDS-ALIGNED LEARNING EXPERIENCES, LEVERAGE SPORTS AND BASEBALL AS A VEHICLE TO ADDRESS IMPORTANT ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, AS WELL AS CHALLENGING SOCIAL ISSUES OF TODAY. THE PROGRAMS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 10,000 STUDENTS WITH FOCUS ON STEM, LANGUAGE ARTS, HISTORY, SOCIAL STUDIES AND COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN. ALL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE INFUSED WITH THE VALUES THAT DRIVE THE MUSEUM'S MISSION: RESPECT, TEAMWORK, DETERMINATION AND EXCELLENCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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