Ec Gridiron Club Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE EC (EAST COWETA) GRIDIRON CLUB IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SPORT OF FOOTBALL AT EAST COWETA HIGH SCHOOL IN SHARPSBURG, GA. SPECIFICALLY, THIS ORGANIZATION PROMOTES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP QUALITIES AMONG THE PLAYERS. IT WILL COOPERATE WITH AND SUPPORT THE COACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFS OF EAST COWETA HIGH SCHOOL. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO FOSTER SCHOOL SPIRIT AMONG THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, PARENTS, AND THE COMMUNITY. IT WILL ENCOURAGE RECOGNITION OF FOOTBALL, THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND THE EAST COWETA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PROGRAM AND ENHANCE COMMUNICATION AMONG COACHES, PARENTS, AND TEAM MEMBERS. FINALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WILL SUPPORT SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT THAT COACHES AND THIS ORGANIZATION HAVE AGREED WILL ENHANCE THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM AND SPONSOR PROGRAMS TO FURTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE TEAM AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS.
- Income
- $122,087
- Spending
- $132,756
- Reserves
- 1.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 97%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 December 31, 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 (4)
- $22,043 spent. EC GRIDIRON CLUB FEELS IT IS IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF PLAYER GEAR AND EQUIPMENT. SPONSORING PLAYER GEAR AND EQUIPMENT FULFILLS OUR MISSION BECAUSE IT PROMOTES TEAM DEVELOPMENT AND INDIVIDUAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT. WE FEEL IN THE GAME OF FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT IS CRUCIAL TO SAFETY. FOR A TEAM OR PLAYER TO FULLY DEVELOP THEY MUST FEEL AND STAY SAFE TO THE BEST OF THEIR ABILITY FIRST. IT ALSO PROMOTES SCHOOL SPIRIT BY PROVIDING THE TEAM WITH PLAYER GEAR WITH THEIR SCHOOL LOGO AND PLAYER NUMBER ON IT.
- $62,443 spent. SUPPORTING SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS FOR COACHES THAT HAVE BEEN AGREED UPON BY COACHES, PARENTS, AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE CRUCIAL ELEMENTS OF OUR SPONSORSHIP BY THE EC GRIDIRON CLUB. UP-TO-DATE SAFETY CONCERNS FOR PLAYERS AND EQUIPMENT ARE A TOP PRIORITY. EDUCATIONAL CLINICS PROVIDE MOST OF THAT INFORMATION. IN TODAY'S TIME, TECHNOLOGY TRAINING IS IMPORTANT AS IT RELATES TO SAFETY AND SCHOLARSHIPS AS WELL. THE GAME OF FOOTBALL CHANGES YEARLY IN THIS CATEGORY. TO ENHANCE INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM PLAYERS GETTING RECRUITED, FURTHERING THEIR EDUCATION WITH HUDL AND SIDELINE KITS, THE COACHES NEED CLINICS AND TRAINING YEARLY. WE ARE PROUD TO SPONSOR IN THESE CATEGORIES.
- $40,864 spent. EC GRIDIRON CLUB FEELS FOR A PROGRAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL IT MUST SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE COACHES AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. THE COACHES WORK HARD SPENDING A MAJORITY OF THEIR DAY PROMOTING, TEACHING, AND DEVELOPING THE PLAYERS AND THE PROGRAM. IT IS AN HONOR AS A FOOTBALL COMMUNITY TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION BY PROVIDING ANNUAL COACHES GIFTS.
- $3,285 spent. OTHER PURPOSES AS DIRECTED BY THE BOARD
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
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 December 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 December 2015.
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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