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Gold Medal Karate Inc

EIN 23-3017858 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak24 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

ZHANG SAH IS AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES CHARACTER, CULTURAL, PHYSICAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH MULTIDISCIPLINARY MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAMS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OZHANG SAH SUPPORTS THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF ITS MEMBERS BY OFFERING THEM TOOLS FOR RESILIENCY AND DISCOVERY ALONG WITH BLACKBELT TRAINING, AGEAPPROPRIATE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING, CHARACTER EDUCATION, AND SCIENTIFIC AND PHILOSOPHICAL TEACHING. WITHIN THESE OFFERINGS, ZHANG SAH SUPPORTS WORKING FAMILIES WITH ITS STRUCTURED PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
186
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$187,130, ceo

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

Weak: 24 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 104% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • 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 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. $1.5 million spent. ZHANG SAH PROVIDES ENGAGING, IMPACTFUL AND PROFESSIONAL AFTER SCHOOL BODY, AND CHARACTER AT COMMUNITY BASED SITES. WE CURRENTLY OPERATE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AT 7 PHILADELPHIA SCHOOLS AND THREE COMMUNITY BASED CENTERS. ZHANG SAH PROVIDED SUBSIDIZED TUITION FOR CHILD CARE & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO LOW & MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES BELOW 400% FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES IN THE AMOUNT OF $254,010.
  2. $857,135 spent. SINCE 1998 ZHANG SAH HAS PROVIDED CHILDCARE OPTIONS WITH MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAMMING. WITH OPTIONS FOR FAMILIES WHO RECEIVE STATE CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES TO PARTICIPATE IN AN OTHERWISE UNATTAINABLE SUMMER PROGRAM, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND DAY CAMPS AT OUR DHS LICENSED STAR 4 COMMUNITY BASED CENTERS. ZHANG SAH PROVIDED SUBSIDIZED TUITION FOR CHILD CARE & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO LOW & MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES BELOW 400% FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,577. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDES SPORTS BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER EXPOSURE, HIGH SCHOOL CAREER READINESS, INTERNSHIPS INCLUDED PHEA WITH MARTIAL ARTS ROOTED PROMINENTLY IN TAE KWON DO, KARATE DO, JUDO AND AIKIDO.
  3. $842,415 spent. ZHANG SAH PROVIDES EIGHT EARLY LEARNING PREK CLASSROOMS IN PARTNERSHIP PHLPREK PHILADELPHIA'S OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, ADMINISTRED BY PHMC. PROGRAMS PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, CHILD-CENTERED EARLY EDUCATION INTEGRATING MARTIAL ARTS TO SUPPORT COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. ZHANG SAH PROVIDED SUBSIDIZED TUITION FOR CHILD CARE & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO LOW & MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES BELOW 400% FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,196.
  4. ZHANG SAH IS PROUD TO OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMATIC INVENTORY OF MARTIAL ARTS LESSONS, WHICH IS ROOTED PROMINENTLY IN THE TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ART DISCIPLINES OF TAE KWON DO, KARATE DO, AIKIDO, AND JUDO. THE PROGRAMMATIC INVENTORY OFFERS BOTH PROGRESSIVE MATRICULATING MARTIAL ARTS CURRICULA AND EFFECTIVE CROSSTRAINING ADJUNCTS FOR CHILDREN AGED 3 TO ADULTS.

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 May 2000.

    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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