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Chiefs Football Inc

EIN 39-1749259 · Manitowoc, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE MANITOWOC CHIEFS YOUTH FOOTBALL ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE AN ORGANIZED, EDUCATIONAL FOOTBALL PROGRAM FOR PLAYERS IN 5TH THROUGH 8TH GRADES. WE OFFER EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR ATHLETES TO LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS AND PROPER TECHNIQUES OF THE GAME OF TACKLE FOOTBALL. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS FOR EACH CHILD TO DEVELOP PROFICIENCY AND A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE GAME WHILE STRESSING THE PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESS - HARD WORK, PRIDE, SELF-CONFIDENCE, SPORTSMANSHIP AND TEAMWORK. IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPETITIVE, YET SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO FOSTER OUR PLAYERS' APPRECIATION OF THE GAME AND DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE GAME OF FOOTBALL.

Income
$222,458
Spending
$199,590
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
14 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 42%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $106,697 spent. TACKLE FOOTBALL: EVERY PARTICIPANT IN A CHIEFS FOOTBALL, INC. PROGRAM DEVELOPS PROFICIENCY AND A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE GAME WHILE STRESSING THE PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESS - HARD WORK PRIDE, SELF-CONFIDENCE, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND TEAMWORK. IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPETITIVE, YET SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO FOSTER OUR PLAYERS' APPRECIATION OF THE GAME AND DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE GAME OF FOOTBALL. THE MANITOWOC CHIEFS IS A YOUTH FOOTBALL ORGANIZATION SERVING BOYS AND GIRLS FROM ALL MANITOWOC SCHOOLS IN GRADES 5-8. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A SAFE, POSITIVE, AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUNG ATHLETES CAN LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FOOTBALL, DEVELOP TEAMWORK SKILLS, AND BUILD CHARACTER.WE PROVIDE EXCELLENT FOOTBALL TEAM ACTIVITIES TO YOUTH ATHLETES THROUGH OUR TACKLE FOOTBALL & SKILLS CAMP PROGRAMMING. PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT LIMITED BY GEOGRAPHY OR SCHOOL AFFILIATION WHICH ALLOWS US TO SERVE EVERY SCHOOL IN MANITOWOC, HOME SCHOOL, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. OUR GOAL IS TO BRING AS MANY PEOPLE TOGETHER THROUGH THE COMMON BOND OF FOOTBALL. WE WELCOMED THE MANITOWOC CHEER TEAM TO BECOME OUR OFFICIAL CHEERLEADERS WHICH GIVES ADDITIONAL YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES TO SHINE AT WHAT THEY LOVE TO DO. WE PROVIDED PROGRAMMING TO 177 REGISTRANTS RANGING FROM GRADES 5-8 AND ALSO A ONE-DAY SUMMER SKILLS CAMP TO 100 REGISTRANTS IN 2024.
  2. $57,388 spent. FLAG FOOTBALL: EVERY PARTICIPANT IN A CHIEFS FOOTBALL, INC. PROGRAM DEVELOPS PROFICIENCY AND A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE GAME WHILE STRESSING THE PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESS - HARD WORK PRIDE, SELF-CONFIDENCE, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND TEAMWORK. IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPETITIVE, YET SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO FOSTER OUR PLAYERS' APPRECIATION OF THE GAME AND DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE GAME OF FOOTBALL. THE MANITOWOC CHIEFS IS A YOUTH FOOTBALL ORGANIZATION SERVING BOYS AND GIRLS FROM ALL MANITOWOC SCHOOLS IN GRADES 2-11. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A SAFE, POSITIVE, AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUNG ATHLETES CAN LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FOOTBALL, DEVELOP TEAMWORK SKILLS, AND BUILD CHARACTER.WE PROVIDE EXCELLENT FOOTBALL TEAM ACTIVITIES TO YOUTH ATHLETES THROUGH OUR NFL FLAG FOOTBALL. PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT LIMITED BY GEOGRAPHY OR SCHOOL AFFILIATION WHICH ALLOWS US TO SERVE EVERY SCHOOL IN MANITOWOC, HOME SCHOOL, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. OUR GOAL IS TO BRING AS MANY PEOPLE TOGETHER THROUGH THE COMMON BOND OF FOOTBALL. WE PROVIDED PROGRAMMING TO 243 REGISTRANTS THROUGH OUR SPRING AND FALL PROGRAM RANGING FROM GRADES 2-7.

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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2022.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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