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Prettyboy Recreation Council

EIN 52-1071231 · Monkton, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide recreational opportunities for children and adults in the Prettyboy Elementary School area of Northern Baltimore county. Working with the Baltimore County Department of Parks and Recreation a variety of sports, crafts and learning programs are offered to the community

Income
$463,424
Spending
$401,346
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
40

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (13)
  1. $305,134 spent. HomeBase Program children's before and after school program designed to provide educational and recreational opportunities. Runs all year with approximately 40 to 60 participants and 4 volunteers
  2. $14,464 spent. Baseball Program Children's recreational baseball program with instruction, practice and games in the spring and early summer. Serves approximately 80 participants with 20 volunteers.
  3. $20,310 spent. Basketbal Program Childrens recreational basketball program featuring instruction, practices and games that runs 10 to 12 weeks in the Fall and Winter. Serves approximately 100 participants with approximately 20 volunteers.
  4. $25,716 spent. Soccer Program Children;s outdoor soccer program consisting of instruction, practices, and games that runs 10 to 12 weeks in the fall. Serves approximately 200 Participants with approximately 30 volunteers.
  5. $11,094 spent. Softball Program Children's recreational softball program with instruction, practice and games in the spring and early summer. Serves approximately 80 participants with 20 volunteers.
  6. $4,437 spent. Beyond the Canvas (Art Club) Objective: Young art students will enjoy the opportunity to experience different types of art in a safe and creative place. This class is for grades 1-5, designed to offer children a little bit of everything. The focus will be on the Art Elements: line, shape, form, color, value, space and texture. They will experience drawing, painting, mixed media and sculpture. Whether children have had art classes before or this is their first experience, they will benefit from learning new art techniques as well as building confidence in their art making abilities. Each student will complete a minimum of 4 artworks during this 8 week class.
  7. $3,869 spent. Tennis After school program for children featuring instruction, practice and games,eary fall and spring with 2 volunteers and approximately 25 participants
  8. $3,715 spent. Arts in Motion (Dance Club) A Dance and creative movement program designed to provide instruction and practice tomchildren in grades 3 thru 5
  9. $2,534 spent. Indoor Soccer Children's recreational and instructional program for 4 to 8 year olds Runs in the fall and winter. Serves approximately 80 participants with 12 volunteers.
  10. $2,078 spent. Lego Program - An after school program for Prettyboy students where each session the children explore building with Legos to achieved a planned outcome each class. Roughly 40 students and 2 volunteers
  11. $1,138 spent. Snack Shack is an onsite facility on the grounds of Prettyboy where the rec counsel provides light food/drink options for reasonable prices during baseball, softball, soccer and other outside field events.
  12. $464 spent. Yoga Club is an instructor led class in the morning for Prettyboy students where the children learn different yoga technics. This prepares them for the day, including managing through stress. Classes are led by 2 volunteers and have about 15 kids per class
  13. $6,393 spent. Community Service Support

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 August 2025.

    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 October 1995.

    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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