The Huddle a Sport Leadership Institute Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
USE THE POWER OF SPORT TO EFFECT POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE. WE EDUCATE AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND ORGZNIZATIONS BY INSPIRING VALUES-BASED THINKING LEADING TO ACTIONS THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND EQUALITY.
- Income
- $1.6 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 71%
- Reserves
- 3.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 58%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 6
- Highest pay
- $255,936, ceo-secretary & treasurer
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
Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 27% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1571% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
0 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)
- $1.2 million spent. Huddle-Up (HU) is a leadership-infused educational program that utilizes active learning strategies to maximize interactive dialogue and enhance participant learning. HU is subdivided in three key areas: 1. HU to Prevent Gender Based Violence focuses on preventing all forms of men's violence against women, and addresses the full continuum of abusive behaviors and empowering participants to understand how misogynistic language, sexual harassment, gendered bullying, sexual assault, rape and domestic violence are linked together. It is a multi-racial mixed gender program that introduces and develops the bystander approach to violence prevention. 2. HU for Diversity Equity and Inclusion focuses on building community and building trust, embracing vulnerability as a leadership skill, discusses the power of language, the power of symbolism, unconscious bias and allyship, equality vs equity and empowers participants to understand how privilege, bias, discrimination and stereotypes can create an unwelcome environment. This program seeks to engage, empower, and equip organizations to rise to the social justice moment, inspiring leadership, increasing trust, and elevating the culture of the organization. 3. HU for Leadership Development educates and empowers student-athletes, coaches and athletics administrators through transformative experiences that develop strong, effective leaders, cultivate an inclusive community and enhance the college sports landscape.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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