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Mentoring Through Athletics Inc

EIN 32-0407414 · Bowie, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF MENTORING THROUGH ATHLETICS IS TO SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5-16 IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CHARCTER BY UTILIZING ATHELETICS. AT RISK AND YOUNG PEOPLE AS WELL AS THOSE WHO RESIDE IN POVERTY NEIGHBORHOODS ARE PRIMARY CUSTOMERS.

Income
$466,474
Spending
$426,694
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
61

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $426,694 spent. THE PURPOSE OF MENTORING THOUGH ATHLETICS IS TO SERVE AT RISK CHILDREN BETWEEN 5 - 14 YEARS OF AGE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL AID THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT IN ORGANAZATION IN GOVERNING ORGANIZATION MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND SPECTATORS. IT SHALL MANAGE AND GOVERN THE AFFAIRS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE PURPOSE OF MENTORING THROUGH ATHLETICS IS TO SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 - 14 IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CHARCTER BY UTILIZING ATHELETICS. AT RISK AND YOU PEOPLE AS WELL AS THOSE WHO RESIDE IN POVERTY NEIGHBORHOODS ARE PRIMARY CUSTOMERS. ATHLETICS WILL BE THE VEHICLE THAT WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP DISCIPLINE, ACCOUNTABLE, RESPONSIBLILITY AND ENDURANCE
  2. THE PURPOSE OF MENTORING THROUGH ATHLETICS IS TO SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5-14 IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CHARCTER BY UTILIZING ATHELETICS. AT RISK AND YOUNG PEOPLE AS WELL AS THOSE WHO RESIDE IN POVERTY NEIGHBORHOODS ARE PRIMARY CUSTOMERS. ATHLETICS WILL BE THE VEHICLE THAT WILL BE USED TO PEVELOP DISCIPLINE, ACCOUNTABILTY, RESPONSIBILITY AND EDURANCE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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