49er Rugby Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We are an alumni based charity foundation formed to support the varsity rugby team at California State University Long Beach and its players students to provide them an opportunity of success during their time at the school and with the team. We formed the foundation to support the team with additional resources outside of what they receive from the universitys clubs rec program annual budget. With additional funding we can support with team equipment jerseys and gear as well as support the team with traveling to play other schools and also qualification for national tournaments at the end of the season. We also support the team and students with their bi-annual international playing tours providing financial support and scholarships when we are able to.
- Income
- $74,410
- Spending
- $66,484
- Reserves
- 6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (5)
- $30,212 spent. Provide the team with equipment uniforms gear league fees and referee fees tournament entry fees
- $16,023 spent. Support the rugby club team with travel expenses transportation hotels banquet food and catering
- $1,500 spent. Provide students players with scholarships to support school tuition books expenses
- $11,350 spent. Additional team and club support with field and equipment maintenance additional team clothing gear award dinners and banquet reservations and events
- $7,400 spent. Support and payment for team club coaches to support the players with training and expertise
Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2018 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2018.
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 April 2019.
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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