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Blaine Youth Football

EIN 46-5208556 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Income
$243,235
Spending
$190,805
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
0

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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 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 22% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% 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: 41 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 (1)
  1. $130,558 spent. YOUTH FOOTBALL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING A POSITIVE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES AND INSPIRES INTEREST AND PARTICIPATION OF OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTH IN THE SPORT OF FOOTBALL. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN DESIGNED, WITH PARENTS' HELP, TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE STUDENT ATHLETE AND THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND PROFICIENCY IN THE GAME OF FOOTBALL. TO TEACH, THROUGH GAMES AND PRACTICES, THE CONCEPTS OF SPORTSMANSHIP, TEAMWORK, COMMITMENT, DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY, AND PRIDE. TO PROVIDE A WELL-ORGANIZED AND IMPLEMENTED YOUTH PROGRAM THAT IS APPRECIATED AND FAVORABLY RECEIVED BY THE PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SUCCESS THROUGH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND OPEN COMMUNICATIONS. TO HAVE FUN. TO ACCOMPLISH ALL OF THE AFOREMENTIONED ITEMS WITH THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STUDENT-ATHLETE IN MIND. YOUTH FOOTBALL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING A POSITIVE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES AND INSPIRES INTEREST AND PARTICIPATION OF OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTH IN THE SPORT OF FOOTBALL. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN DESIGNED, WITH PARENTS' HELP, TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE STUDENT ATHLETE AND THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND PROFICIENCY IN THE GAME OF FOOTBALL. TO TEACH, THROUGH GAMES AND PRACTICES, THE CONCEPTS OF SPORTSMANSHIP, TEAMWORK, COMMITMENT, DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY, AND PRIDE. TO PROVIDE A WELL-ORGANIZED AND IMPLEMENTED YOUTH PROGRAM THAT IS APPRECIATED AND FAVORABLY RECEIVED BY THE PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SUCCESS THROUGH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND OPEN COMMUNICATIONS. TO HAVE FUN. TO ACCOMPLISH ALL OF THE AFOREMENTIONED ITEMS WITH THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STUDENT-ATHLETE IN MIND.

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 August 2014.

    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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