Trey Has Heart Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To promote awareness and educate the public about Coarctation of the aorta, and the importance of early detection in children by speaking to students and families at local area school assemblies, youth sporting events and community health fairs, and the physical, emotional and financial toll this disease can have on affected children and their families. These informational programs will be provided at no cost to the attendees or hosting organizations
- Income
- $0
- Spending
- $0
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- The first Program Service Accomplishment was a bowling event that took place at the WHITESTONE LANES. Whitestone Lanes is a bowling establishment that caters to bowling. That was the first fundraiser that we decided to do because our son who the foundation is named after loves to bowl. so we decide to have a get together at the Whitestone Lanes. First we had to rent out lanes for a certain amount of people, rent out the snack bar that served finger food, and for the hard core drinkers, rent out the bar. The crowd participation was amazing. It was a diverse crowd consisting of men, women, and children of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Great time, great night. Fundraising was good, but the initial out of pocket expenses was steep to say the least. All for a great cause.
- Each year around Christmas holidays the board members select a hospital that has a children's heart ward. Toys are purchased and delivered to that hospital either in person or dropped off to the medical staff who can role play with the patients in the heart ward..also Trey who the foundation is named after loves basketball. With that passion along with family and friends who volunteer, we hold clinics at local gyms that allow us to share trey's basketball skills, doing drills with others players and participants who wants to learn the game but most importantly sharing with parents the need to educate them and the public about Coarctation Of The Aorta ( C.O.T.A ) and the importance of early detection in children.
- The third Program Service Accomplishment was my son's fourth (4th ) and final heart surgery that he had to experience as a freshman in high school. Surgery took place in Boston Massachusetts at The Children's Hospital, Cardiac Ward. The team of doctors were amazing. They had to put a stint inside his aorta organ to keep it from closing which is why it's called Coaortation Of The Aorta. That stint would keep the organ open so blood could flow to the entire body giving him the rich oxygen he needs. Checkups are still yearly, but it's by GOD'S PERMISSION that he is given a chance to experience this life that many children and adults did not get that chance because C.O.T.A. if not treated with professional medical attention, life can be lost. so this is why we use his foundation to educate the public and make them aware of this silent killer.
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
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? 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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2010.
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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