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Rodriguez Athletic Boosters

EIN 68-0486564 · Fairfield, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceWeak22 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Rodriguez Athletic Boosters is a non-profit organization consisting of volunteers dedicated to the financial support of athletics at Rodriguez High School.Raised enough funds to meet the needs of the following high school sports programs; Badminton Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball Water Polo

Income
$293,937
Spending
$314,516
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 46%
Employees
0

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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 33 cents.

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: 22 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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 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 (3)
  1. $262,370 spent. 2025 Statement of Accomplishments of Rodriguez Athletic Boosters:Football stadium visitor concession standRefrigerator for visitor concession standSix scholarships presented during scholar athlete award ceremonyFour scholarships for senior Grad NiteAssisted with Academic Awards
  2. School Spirit is in many ways the heart of the school and plays a big role in athletics where parents love to show pride at the stands. Rodriguez athletic Boosters spent multiple hours on improvement on availability of school merchandise and easy checkout process for fans. As a result we purchased 2 clothing racks and 5-tier racks for merchandise and Square terminal for easy check out at school. All merchandise for purchase is also available at Rodriguez Athletic boosters website.
  3. Scholarships, RecognitionRodriguez Athletic Boosters works hard to provide support to the graduating seniors through scholarships. Through selling Boosters membership we were able to give 6-$500 scholarships to the senior athletes through Assist A Grad Foundation.Rodrigiez Athletic Boosters created a new Grad Nite Scholarship last year and was able to award 4- $220 scholarships to the seniors for their senior trip to Disneyland.Rodriguez Athletic Boosters hosted the First Annual Hall of Fame where we celebrate past student athletes from Rodriguez High School. Each year, we will be recognizing former student athletes who have gone on to have successful college or professional careers and who have given back to their Rodriguez High School community.

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

  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 October 13, 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 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 December 2002.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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