Huntington State Beach Junior Lifeguard Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The HSBJLA is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that supports the Huntington and Bolsa Chica Junior Lifeguard programs as well as the programs in the Orange Coast District through donations of time and financial resources. The HSBJLA is an official Cooperating Association of California State Parks. The Associations Board is comprised of former HB City Lifeguards parents of junior lifeguards and local community members who volunteer their time to support the program and ensure its legacy continues
- Income
- $167,632
- Spending
- $112,282
- Reserves
- 22.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 52%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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)
- $20,000 spent. Our organization helps supports the Huntington and Bolsa Chica Junior Lifeguard programs as well as the programs in the Orange Coast District through donations of time and financial resources. Last year we sponsored the United States Lifesaving Association annual Nationals competition We had over 500 participants at USLA Nationals competition we provided scoring computers set up award ceremony and equipment. During the summer we provided the Junior Lifeguard program with new equipment surfboards & Lifesaving equipment 2 sheds to hold the equipment and hold classes. The organization serves over 1200 Jr Lifeguards participants during summer season across all beaches we serve. We hold a pancake breakfast and hot dog bbq to raise funds and awareness of the program which teaches children the importance of beach preparedness and life saving skills.
Source: Form 990EZ 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, 2018 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2019.
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 August 2019.
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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