House of Champions
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide, free of charge, after-school programming for at risk children in grades 2 through 4 from Urban Community School and Metro Catholic School during the hours of 3 - 8 pm, Monday through Friday during the school year, including homework help, dinner, life and study skills.
- Income
- $434,760
- Spending
- $675,090
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 9.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 231
- Highest pay
- $35,000, president and executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 55% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 21% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no 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
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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 June 30, 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)
- $565,577 spent. 21 children completed the school year and achieved a measurable improvement in attentiveness, academic studies, language and social skills, and nutrition. The program included all school days. The services were provided without cost or charge to the children and their families. All costs were paid entirely with donor contributions and grants, and an annual fundraising event. Specific accomplishments: Behavior: Improve Social-Emotional Learnings; 100% of students made measurable, meaningful progress; average DESSA 2 scores increased by nearly 19 points; all students moved out of the "needs help" category; 11 students (52%) reached typical competency for their age; 10 students (48%) entered the "strength" category demonstrating exceptional SEL skills. Education: Strengthen Academic Achievement: 95% of students improved their math scores from fall to spring; 86% of students improved in ELA. Food Insecurity: Provide Healthy Meals; each student received 152 meals and snacks during the year; volunteers donated 456 meals, each serving at least 10 children; estimated total value of food donated is $40,000+. Thrive: Foster Skills for Success in Life: 100% of students demonstrated growth in all five target skills; 48% of students ended the year in the "strength" category, showing advanced development in life skills; staff reported increased ability among students to express emotions, resolve conflict, and collaborate effectively; students who began the year shy or reactive were leading peer discussions and mentoring younger students by spring. Volunteers: Fueling Our Mission; 231 total volunteers supported our mission; 165 contributed meals, 38 provided tutoring and homework help, 31 assisted with program activities; 2,129 total volunteer hours were donated.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 June 2014.
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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