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Pearl River Central Gridiron Foundation

EIN 39-2935238 · Carriere, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The PRC Gridiron Foundation (The Foundation) is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The purpose of The Foundation is to support the Football Program in the Pearl River Central School District, located in Carriere, Mississippi. The Foundation is committed to supporting the development of moral and ethical values in participating athletes by promoting education, commitment, integrity, knowledge, leadership, sportsmanship, and vision through the sport of football.

Income
$72,165
Spending
$66,723
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2026, 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. $25,963 spent. EXPENSES INCURRED TO REDUCE THE BURDEN OF GOVERNMENT (SCHOOL DISTRICT) BY PURCHASING OR FUNDING EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, FOOTBALL COMPLEX UPKEEP, ETC IN SUPPORT OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL, JUNIOR VARSITY, AND VARSITY FOOTBALL PROGRAM.
  2. $20,583 spent. EXPENSES INCURRED TO REDUCE THE BURDEN OF GOVERNMENT (SCHOOL DISTRICT) BY PURCHASING OR FUNDING 32 TEAM MEALS PRIOR AND/OR AFTER ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS FOR 160 STUDENT ATHLETES IN SUPPORT OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL, JUNIOR VARSITY, AND VARSITY FOOTBALL PROGRAM.
  3. $12,841 spent. EXPENSES TO REDUCE THE BURDEN OF GOVERNMENT (SCHOOL DISTRICT) BY PURCHASING OR FUNDING HYDRATION SUPPLIES, INCLUDING ELECTROLYTE SUPPLEMENTS, SPORTS DRINKS, AND BOTTLED DRINKS FOR 160 STUDENT ATHLETETS FOR PRACTICES AND COMPETITIONS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL, JUNIOR VARSITY, AND VARSITY FOOTBALL PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2026, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 February 2026.

    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 September 2025.

    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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