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Prep Inc

EIN 37-1741595 · Tampa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER THE GROWTH OF YOUTH THROUGH TEAM SPORTS, PERSONAL TRAINING, AND EDUCATION, AS WELL AS PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE GREATER TAMPA BAY AREA.

Income
$406,976
Spending
$436,647
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
4
Volunteers
8

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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (1)
  1. $432,772 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES AND FOSTERS THE GROWTH OF YOUTH BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, AND BASKETBALL AS FORMS OF RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT,AS WELL AS PROVIDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE GREATER TAMPA BAY AREA WITH EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AT THEIR INDIVIDUAL SKILL AND ABILITY LEVEL. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COACHING AND SKILLS TRAINING FOR BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, AND BASKETBALL TEAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA UNDER THE PROPER RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SPORTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THROUGH THE ACTIONS, ATTITUDE, AND LEADERSHIP OF ITS PARTICIPANTS THE IDEAL OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, AND RESPECT FOR PLAYERS, COACHES, OFFICIALS, AND ADMINISTRATORS. THE ORGANIZATION CREATES ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ATHLETES TO PARTICIPATE IN LEAGUES, TOURNAMENTS, AND COMPETITIVE EVENTS THAT WILL ENABLE SUCH ATHLETES TO DEVELOP THEIR BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, AND BASKETBALL SKILLS TO THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PERSONAL TRAINING FOCUSED ON PROPER YOUTH AND ADULT EXERCISE FORM, EFFECTIVE AND INNOVATIVE WORKOUT ROUTINES, MODALITIES (CROSSFIT, MUSCLE CONFUSION, ETC.), AND NUTRITION PLANNING THAT ENHANCES THE ATHLETE'S HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND EFFICACY. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS ACADEMIC MENTORING SERVICES AND DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ACADEMIC TUTORING, NUTRITIONAL SEMINARS, AND TEAM-BUILDING WORKSHOPS. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES AND FOSTERS THE GROWTH OF YOUTH BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, AND BASKETBALL AS FORMS OF RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT,AS WELL AS PROVIDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE GREATER TAMPA BAY AREA WITH EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AT THEIR INDIVIDUAL SKILL AND ABILITY LEVEL. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COACHING AND SKILLS TRAINING FOR BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, AND BASKETBALL TEAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA UNDER THE PROPER RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SPORTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THROUGH THE ACTIONS, ATTITUDE, AND LEADERSHIP OF ITS PARTICIPANTS THE IDEAL OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, AND RESPECT FOR PLAYERS, COACHES, OFFICIALS, AND ADMINISTRATORS. THE ORGANIZATION CREATES ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ATHLETES TO PARTICIPATE IN LEAGUES, TOURNAMENTS, AND COMPETITIVE EVENTS THAT WILL ENABLE SUCH ATHLETES TO DEVELOP THEIR BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, AND BASKETBALL SKILLS TO THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PERSONAL TRAINING FOCUSED ON PROPER YOUTH AND ADULT EXERCISE FORM, EFFECTIVE AND INNOVATIVE WORKOUT ROUTINES, MODALITIES (CROSSFIT, MUSCLE CONFUSION, ETC.), AND NUTRITION PLANNING THAT ENHANCES THE ATHLETE'S HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND EFFICACY. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS ACADEMIC MENTORING SERVICES AND DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ACADEMIC TUTORING, NUTRITIONAL SEMINARS, AND TEAM-BUILDING WORKSHOPS.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 August 2014.

    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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