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Anthony Munoz Foundation

EIN 30-0009110 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENGAGING THE TRI STATE REGION TO IMPACT YOUTH MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$785,224
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
17.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
4
Volunteers
326
Highest pay
$98,626, operations dir

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $191,334 spent. THE ANTHONY MUNOZ FOUNDATION PROVIDES ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRI-STATE SENIORS WHO HAVE ASPIRATIONS OF PURSUING A COLLEGE EDUCATION. STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS EXCEL ACADEMICALLY, ARE INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITY, HAVE GREAT AMBITION AND HAVE OVERCOME ADVERSITY. 48 STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS DURING THE YEAR TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION.
  2. $496,934 spent. THE FOUNDATION HOLDS SEVERAL CHARACTER CAMPS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH, INCLUDING OVERNIGHT OPPORTUNITIES LIKE HISPANIC CHARACTER CAMP AND IMPACT FOR ETERNITY CAMP. FOOTBALL ACADEMY IS THE FOUNDATIONS DAY CAMP, WHICH TAKES PLACE OVER THE COURSE OF TWO DAYS. iMPACT FOR ETERNITY CAMP AND HISPANIC CHARACTER CAMP INCLUDES 5TH-8TH GRADE BOYS FROM 8-9 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE TRI-STATE AREA. CAMP CURRICULUM FOCUSSES ON SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES AND WHAT IT MEANS TO RISE ABOVE LIFES CIRCUMSTANCES TO BE A MAN OF INTEGRITY. FOOTBALL ACADEMY BRINGS TOGETHER 3RD-8TH GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS TOGETHER TO LEARN ABOUT CHARACTER, TEAMWORK AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. COMBINED OVER 720 TRI-STATE YOUTH ATTENDED FOUNDATION CHARACTER CAMPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  3. $65,356 spent. THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP SEMINAR BRINGS TOGETHER 1,000 9TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS FROM OVER 60 DIFFERENT TRI-STATE HIGH SCHOOLS FOR A DAY OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. STUDENTS LEARNED FROM LOCAL LEADERS AND HAVE THE PLATFORM TO DISCUSS IMPORTANT TOPICS FROM THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES IN BREAKOUT SESSIONS. STUDENTS FROM SCHOOLS IN ATTENDANCE BRAINSTORM A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT TO ADDRESS A NEED IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THOSE PROJECTS ARE THEN TRACKED BY THE FOUNDATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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 October 13, 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 2002.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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