Strawberry Seals Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Strawberry Seals is a non-profit organization that exists to help children thrive as confident, fit and technically proficient swimmers. We nurture a life-long love of swimming by creating an environment where competition, team spirit, personal growth and a strong swim community flourish.
- Income
- $501,693
- Spending
- $454,720
- Spent on programs
- 99%
- Reserves
- 11.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 93%
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 200
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1599% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (1)
- $448,324 spent. Accomplishments for the year included:1.Host a year-round swimming program, served a total of 195 swimmers in Fall, 200 swimmers in Spring/Summer and 150 swimmers in Winter.2.Built an inclusive swimming community including youth from age 5 to 18, from 1st-year beginner swimmers to 10-year veteran advanced swimmers.3.Help more than 100 swimmers achieve cumulatively more than 300 personal best times through the year. Providing swimmers increases confidence and understanding of consistency in effort both physical and mental.4.Host swim clinics featuring domestic and international Olympians. Helps swimmers develop the technical skills and physical fitness necessary to become more proficient swimmers.5.Host 5 Marin league swimming meets and participate 10 Marin league swim meets. Ranked top 2 in dual meet and Championship. And recognized as the most fun and nicest team.6.Participated in 13 USA Swimming meets. Help swimmers achieve their personal best. 6 Swimmers qualified for the Pacific Junior Olympic swimming Meet.7.Build a supportive community, and drive long-term personal growth and friendship. Spring picnic, Memorial Day Parade, swimathon, end-of-year banquet, Water park field trip, Championship meet, and Christmas party bring the community together.8.Provide Financial aid to qualified swimmers9.Provide financial support to the Free to Swim program in Marin City, CA.10.Build close partnerships with Tam High School swimming community, Strawberry Community Center, and Swim Marin. Collectively building a positive youth community on and beyond the pool.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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