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Celtic Fc Foundation Inc

EIN 32-0602538 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CELTIC FC FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO UPHOLD AND PROMOTE THE CHARITABLE PRINCIPLES AND HERITAGE OF CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB. OUR AIM IS TO HELP THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY THROUGH A RANGE OF INITIATIVES TARGETING HUNGER, EMPLOYABILITY, SOCIAL INCLUSION AND EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION'S ETHOS IS TYPIFIED BY A DETERMINATION TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIETY'S MOST VULNERABLE AND MARGINALISED GROUPS - PRINCIPALLY, WE ADDRESS ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY BY EQUIPPING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE TOOLS AND MEANS TO REVERSE INEQUALITY. CHARITY IS FUNDAMENTAL TO CELTIC'S IDENTITY, AND AS THE CLUB'S CHARITABLE ARM, WE RECOGNISE THE ENORMOUS IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF HONOURING THE LEGACY OF OUR FOUNDING FATHER, BROTHER WALFRID. THE FOUNDATION'S WORK ENCOMPASSES A DIVERSE VARIETY OF GROUPS, WITH OUR WORK PROMOTING EMPLOYABILITY, HEALTH AND WELLBEING, DIVERSIONARY ACTIVITIES AND DISABILITY SPORTS INITIATIVES.

Income
$594,238
Spending
$770,807
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
11.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$55,063, treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $547,758 spent. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES: ALONGSIDE NEW YORK-BASED CHARITY PARTNERS, CELTIC FC FOUNDATION DELIVER A BESPOKE PROGRAMME OF DIVERSIONARY ACTIVITY FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH GROUPS IN NEW YORK CITY AND SUPPORT HOMELESS FEEDING INITIATIVES. CLIENT GROUP: CHILDREN AGED 3-13 YEARS (AND THEIR FAMILIES) LIVING IN POVERTY IN TARGETED HIGH-NEEDS NEW YORK CITY NEIGHBORHOODS. HOMELESS FAMILIES AND ADULTS DELIVERY METHOD: BUILDING ON THE SUCCESS OF SIMILAR ACTIVITIES, WE WOULD BRING CELTIC FC FOUNDATION TO DELIVER ENGAGING ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FEEDING PROJECT WILL SERVE MEALS, ALSO PROVIDING SNACKS AND ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. DELIVERY IN: NEW YORK AND HARLEM

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 2019.

    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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