Christian Cheerleaders of America Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
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- Income
- $467,443
- Spending
- $547,660
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- -3.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 3173% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
0 of 251 of 1 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 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 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 (2)
- $547,660 spent. CCA CONDUCTS INSTRUCTIONAL CAMPS IN CHEERLEADING SKILL AND RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLES NATIONWIDE AS WELL AS ONE DAY FELLOWSHIP EVENTS YEAR ROUND FOR THE SAME PURPOSE. CCA ALSO CONDUCTS A MISSION TRIP TO WORK WITH SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES TO PARTNER IN A MINISTRY TO HOMELESS FAMILIES, REACHING APPROXIMATELY 725 INDIVIDUALS IN THREE LARGE HOMELESS COMMUNITIES AS WELL AS THE STUDENTS IN THREE DIFFERENT SCHOOLS AND ONCE CHURCH, INCLUDING DEAF INTERPRETATION TO SOME.
- FORM 990 - ORGANIZATIONS MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES THE PURPOSE OF THE MINISTRY IS A) THE EVANGELIZATION AND DISCIPLESHIP OF CAMPERS, COACHES AND TEAMS B) THE EDIFICATION OF CHRISTIANS THROUGH THE TEACHING OF GODS WORD, THE PROMOTION OF GODLY WORSHIP C) THE DEFENSE OF THE FAITH ONCE DELIVERED D) COOPERATION WITH CHRISTIAN ACTIVITY FUNCTIONING IN HARMONY WITH GODS HOLY WORD, THE BIBLE UNTIL HE COMES E) THE INSTRUCTION OF PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SKILLS IN THE SPORT OF CHEERLEADING F) THE INSTRUCTION OF THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR LEADERSHIP J) PARTICIPATION IN HOMELESS MINISTRY TO HOMELESS FAMILIES/CHILDREN PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING AND OTHER SUPPLIES FORM 990 - ORGANIZATIONS MISSION CCA CONDUCTS INSTRUCTIONAL CAMPS IN CHEERLEADING SKILL AND RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLES NATIONWIDE AS WELL AS ONE DAY FELLOWSHIP EVENTS YEAR ROUND FOR THE SAME PURPOSE. CCA ALSO CONDUCTS A MISSION TRIP TO WORK WITH SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES TO PARTNER IN A MINISTRY TO HOMELESS FAMILIES, REACHING APPROXIMATELY 725 INDIVIDUALS IN THREE LARGE HOMELESS COMMUNITIES AS WELL AS THE STUDENTS IN THREE DIFFERENT SCHOOLS AND ONCE CHURCH, INCLUDING DEAF INTERPRETATION TO SOME.
Source: Form 990 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, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2018.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 September 2018.
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 November 4, 2026.
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