Bears Football Club of Monument Colorado
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Bears Football Club of Monument exists to supplement the needs of the Palmer Ridge Football Team at Palmer Ridge High School in Monument Colorado as well as youth football programs in the Monument area. We do this by providing safety equipment travel accommodations nutrition and other items needed to support the team.
- Income
- $71,734
- Spending
- $96,997
- Reserves
- 15 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 56%
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
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, 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 (10)
- $44,380 spent. The organization allocated funds to purchase two sets of uniforms for the Palmer Ridge Football team. This grant directly supported the team by improving their appearance fostering unity and instilling pride among the players. The uniforms benefited approximately 90 players and will continue to benefit more athletes in the coming years.
- $13,321 spent. The organizations provision of a nutritious meal before each game serves a dual purpose. Firstly it ensures that student athletes receive the essential game day nutrition they need to perform at their best thereby supporting and safeguarding their well-being. Secondly this practice fosters a sense of community and unity among team members enhancing team spirit and camaraderie. The team meals benefited approximately 90 players and 20 coaches and trainers each week.
- $11,773 spent. The organization facilitated safe and essential travel for approximately 60 athletes along with 15 trainers and coaches covering travel expenses for a regular-season game located 330 miles away requiring approximately 5 to 6 hours of travel time each way. This support enabled the team to participate in the game without financial burden or safety concerns ensuring their focus remained on athletic performance and team unity.
- Supplemental Nutrition
- Practice jerseys
- T-Shirts
- Photography
- Drone service
- Team building
- Youth camp t-shirts
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
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 2024.
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 August 2011.
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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