El Centro Police Athletic League
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide recreational/educational/athletic programs to all youth. To combat & deter juvenile crime with youth programs with emphasis on mentoring, self-esteem, social skills to assist youth in leading productive lives and contributing to society.
- Income
- $170,259
- Spending
- $177,262
- Spent on programs
- 52%
- Reserves
- 2.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 37
- Highest pay
- $46,250, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1552% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 42 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (8)
- $92,531 spent. TOTAL PROGRAMS
- SOCCER: PAL serves approximately 250 youth year round 4 to 5 days per week. PAL Soccer program includes youth with special needs such as ADHD, Autims and Childhood Diabetes. The PAL Soccer program is open to youth ages 5 through 14 years of age. The Soccer program participates in various local and state tournaments and in our soccer league. This program teaches the participants the rules and regulations of FIFA soccer, the importance of physical fitness and nutrition, as well as major life tools such as respect, self-discipline and control.
- BOXING: The PAL Boxing program involves approximately 50 children year-round three to four days per week. The Boxing program is open to youth ages 8 through 17 years. The PAL boxing participates in various local and state competitions and tournaments nad in various exhibitions throughout the year. This program teaches the sport of boxing, its rues and regulations, the importance of physical fitness and nutions, as well as major life tools such as respect, self-discipline, and control.
- COMPUTER LABS AND TUTORING: El Centro PAL provides children with computer labs and tutoring at no cost. It serves approximately 100 children during the school year. The computer labs operate 5 days a week. The labs feature full internet access and printers for homework purposes. Computers are equipped with necessary programs that help children with school projects or research. Tutoring is also available in our labs to teach children computer literacy and assist them in their school work.
- CATERING TRAINING PROGRAM: The Catering Training Program is open to youth 14 through 17 years. The programs serves around 30 youth year round. The participate in the program two to four days of the week. In the PAL Catering program, members get hands-on work experience and knowledge. The learn about the catering business, from how to set tables, to wash dishes, to ordering supplies, and cooking for more than 600 people.
- GOLF: PAL serves approximately 20 youth two to three days per week. The Golf program will be open to youth 10 through 17 years of age. The program will include children with special needs. The Golf program will partcipate in a local league as well as local and state tournaments and various rounds of golf throughout the year. This program teaches the sport of golf, its rules and regulations, the importance of physical fitness and nutrition, as well as major life tools such as respect, self-discipline, patience and control.
- WRESTLING: El Centro PAL wrestling is structured using USA Wrestling rules and regulations to provide a quality wrestling program for our 65 youth participants. Our wrestling program practices 4 times per week at our youth center and competes in the San Diego Imperial County Kids Wrestling Association. Our Wrestling coaches hav e a law enforcement nexus to City, County, State and Federal agencies. El Centro PAL's Wrestling program is for youth ages 5-17 years of age.
- BICYCLE REPAIR/SAFETY: El Centro PAL provides structured bicycle repair classes per the Park Tools Bicycle Repair Manual. Our bicycle program meets twice per week and has 5-10 students. PAL instructors teach youth the knowledge of how to maintain and repair their own bicycles. PAL instructors also teach bicycle safety. The PAL Bicycle Repair/Safety classes are for youth ages 10-17 years of age.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1995.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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