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Pomperaug Basketball Community Inc

EIN 47-3708206 · Middlebury, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Pomperaug Basketball Community (PBC) is a non-profit, 501c-3 volunteer organization dedicated to providing inclusive and impactful youth basketball programs to the communities of Southbury and Middlebury.

Income
$156,606
Spending
$164,251
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%

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

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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 (4)
  1. $78,560 spent. In House Basketball which focuses on fun, teamwork, and the development of basketball skills. This program is offered from grades 2-12 benefiting approx. 425 kids.
  2. $48,727 spent. Travel Basketball which is a competitive travel program for grade 5-8 that competes against local area towns in the FCBL, benefiting approx. 90 kids.
  3. $12,888 spent. Summer Swishers is a summer outdoor basketball program focused on individual skills and teamwork. This program is offered from grades 1-10 benefiting approx. 225 kids.
  4. $2,612 spent. Pomperaug Basketball Community also offers a program called Little Swishers. The objective of this program is to teach Pomperaug youth fundamental basketball concepts, techniques, and drills in a consistent, structured, and fun fashion. Focus is on individual player skill development within a framework of basic team concepts. Special emphasis will be placed on teaching the youth players to honor the game. Open to all children in 1st & 2nd grade and benefits approximately 115 kids.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 6, 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 May 2016.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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