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Three Rivers Gymnastics

EIN 45-0403496 · Wahpeton, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak36 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Empowering youth through fitness and gymnastics. This is achieved by building self-esteem while learning lessons for school and life. We use gymnastics, dance, fitness, play, and more to accomplish our goals.

Income
$409,861
Spending
$367,578
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
18 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
26
Highest pay
$55,068, director

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 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% 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 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $361,678 spent. We provide strength, flexibility, fitness and gymnastic skill classes to ages from 15 months to adult. We provide a variety of classes that vary from one day per week to team levels who practice up to 12 per week. Classes run 12 months per year. The objective of the recreational classes are to promote fitness and learning in a fun and safe atmosphere and to build the self-esteem of all that enter our program. The objective of our team program is to prepare youth to compete against others in the USA gymnastics program as well as the High School program while building youth up into well rounded individuals who can handle pressure gracefully. We also operate a licensed childcare program consisting of our Nursery School, After School & Summer Childcare. Our Nursery School is offered up to 5 days/week for approximately 3 hours/day. These children are ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old & learn alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes and more. We have planned activities that focus on both academics & learning through play stories, games, crafts, letter sheets, music & more. We also learn about nutrition & fitness. In each class they have a snack, gymnastics or fitness time & the rest is academic learning & learning through play. We focus on having fun & preparing for Kind. Our After School is offered up to 5 days/week for approximately 3 hours/day. These children are pre-school - 5th grade. We provide a caring environment where children receive homework help, reading time, art activities, snack and open gym time. They also have the option of taking a gymnastics, dance, or fitness class. Summer childcare is held during the summer school break approx. June - Aug. It runs up to 5 days/week and up to 10 hours/day.

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 October 1987.

    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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