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Carpinteria Skate Foundation Inc

EIN 27-0394632 · Carpinteria, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CARPINTERIA SKATE FOUNDATION (CSF) IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING RECREATIONAL AND EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY OF CARPINTERIA. THROUGH THE CREATION OF THE CARPINTERIA SKATE PARK AND THE PUSH PROJECT, CSF WORKS TO MAINTAIN INCLUSIVE SPACES DESIGNED FOR CREATIVE SELF EXPRESSION, WITH A FOCUS ON ENGAGING A GROWTH MINDSET.

Income
$151,542
Spending
$199,719
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
16.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
6
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$95,052, 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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.2 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 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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

    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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $68,836 spent. SUMMER SKATE CAMP STATEMENT OF SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (2024)DURING THE SUMMER OF 2024, THE CARPINTERIA SKATE FOUNDATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA, OPERATED SEVEN WEEKS OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUMMER SKATE CAMPS AT THE CARPINTERIA SKATE PARK, SERVING CLOSE TO 100 YOUTH FROM THE CARPINTERIA COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED STRUCTURED SKATEBOARDING INSTRUCTION, SAFETY EDUCATION, AND SUPERVISED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY IN A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED COACHING FROM EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS FOCUSED ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT, CONFIDENCE BUILDING, AND SAFE PARK USAGE. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PEER INTERACTION, AND POSITIVE MENTORSHIP, WHILE ALSO ENSURING ACCESS TO NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR STUDENTS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR OWN. THE SUMMER SKATE CAMP PROGRAM EXPANDED ACCESS TO ORGANIZED OUTDOOR RECREATION DURING SUMMER MONTHS, SUPPORTED WORKING FAMILIES BY PROVIDING RELIABLE DAYTIME PROGRAMMING, AND REINFORCED THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITMENT TO ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. THE PROGRAM OPERATED AT OR NEAR FULL CAPACITY ACROSS SESSIONS, REFLECTING STRONG COMMUNITY DEMAND.
  2. $52,509 spent. PUSH PROJECT STATEMENT OF SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (2024)IN 2024, THE CARPINTERIA SKATE FOUNDATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CARPINTERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CONTINUED TO DELIVER THE PUSH PROJECT, A FREE, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CARPINTERIA. THE PROGRAM OPERATED THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR, PROVIDING CONSISTENT, STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN A VISUAL ARTS-BASED CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDED CUSTOM SKATEBOARD DESIGN, SCREEN PRINTING, AND STUDENT-LED PUBLICATION PROJECTS, ALONGSIDE SKATEBOARDING INSTRUCTION AND MENTORSHIP. THE PROGRAM MAINTAINED A NO-COST, NO-BARRIERS-TO-ENTRY MODEL, ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR ALL STUDENTS.THE PUSH PROJECT SERVED A DIVERSE AND GENDER-BALANCED GROUP OF PARTICIPANTS, WITH AS MANY GIRLS AS BOYS ENROLLEDAN UNCOMMON OUTCOME IN SKATE-BASED PROGRAMMING. THE PROGRAM ALSO EXPERIENCED CONSISTENT OVER-ENROLLMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, DEMONSTRATING STRONG DEMAND FROM STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. OUTCOMES INCLUDED INCREASEDSTUDENT ENGAGEMENT, IMPROVED CONFIDENCE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.

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 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 2024.

    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 September 2009.

    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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