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California Amateur Hockey Association

EIN 33-0254897 · Livermore, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE, FOSTER, AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF THE SPORT OF AMATEUR ICE HOCKEY WITHIN CALIFORNIA, AND TO PROVIDE GOVERNANCE OF ITS MEMBERS AND REGULATION OF THE SPORT. ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO ABOUT 27,000 REGISTERED MEMBERS.

Income
$826,353
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 26 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.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $595,310 spent. CONDUCT TIER WEEKEND TOURNAMENTS AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CAMPS FOR ITS MEMBERS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING, LEARN TEAM DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, PROVIDE GROWTH OF SELF-AWARENESS AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF COMPETITION. THE PLAYER CAMPS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PLAYERS TO BE EVALUATED AND TO MOVE ON THE DISTRICT AND NATIONAL TRAINING AND EVALUATION CAMPS. PROGRAMS SERVICES INCLUDE REGISTERING TEAMS TO BE AVAILABLE TO COMPETE IN USA SANCTIONED AMATEUR HOCKEY TEAM TOURNAMENTS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
  2. $252,415 spent. CONDUCT STATE AND REGIONAL PLAYOFFS, CHAMPIONSHIPS AND TOURNAMENTS FOR CALIFORNIA REGISTERED BOYS AND GIRLS YOUTH TEAMS, HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS AND ADULT LEAGUES FOR VARIOUS LEVELS OF COMPETITION. BASED ON RESULTS, CERTAIN TEAMS AND CERTAIN LEVELS ADVANCE TO THE PACIFIC DISTRICT PLAYOFFS AND TO THE USA NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS.
  3. $314,782 spent. MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING REGISTRATION, TIER PLAYER AND TEAM CREDENTIALING SERVICES, OVERSEE AND ENFORCEMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS, CONDUCT DISPLINARY HEARINGS AND RULINGS, CONDUCT ANNUAL TIER TRAINING CONFERENCE FOR TEAM MANAGERS, PROVIDE COACHING CLINICS AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, ENGAGE, SCHEDULE, OVERSEE REFEREES AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFERREES, PROMOTE AND IMPLEMENT USA HOCKEY'S AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT MODEL FOR PLAYER DEVELOPMENT WITHIN CLUBS, AND PROVIDE OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDING SAFE SPORT, CONCUSSION AWARENESS, AND PLAYER SAFETY PROGRAMS.

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 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 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 June 1974.

    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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