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Golden High School Football Booster Club

EIN 27-2206707 · Golden, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE GOLDEN HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE ATHLETIC, ACADEMIC, AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GOLDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM BY VOLUNTEERING TIME, CONTRIBUTING FINANCIAL BACKING, AND FUNDRAISING FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE TEAM. THIS NON-PROFIT IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THOSE EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES PERMISSIBLE UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AS DESIGNATED IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.

Income
$69,157
Spending
$99,766
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 100%

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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 44% 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 (5)
  1. $64,164 spent. Equipment and Uniform Purchases for 98 Players
  2. $19,321 spent. Travel and Game expenses for 98 players
  3. $8,451 spent. Player Events and banquets for 98 players and 18 coaches
  4. $524 spent. Admin
  5. $7,305 spent. Summer Weight/performance Camp for 98 players/Hudl Communications

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

  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 November 2012.

    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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