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Positive Coaching Alliance

EIN 77-0485946 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CHANGE THE CULTURE OF YOUTH SPORTS SO THAT EVERY CHILD, REGARDLESS OF SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCE, HAS ACCESS TO A POSITIVE YOUTH SPORTS EXPERIENCE.

Income
$14.8 million
Spending
$12.0 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
224
Volunteers
134
Highest pay
$329,656, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 2024, 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. $6.1 million spent. PARTNERSHIP ENGAGEMENT AND FULFILLMENT - PCA'S PARTNERSHIP ENGAGEMENT AND FULFILLMENT PROGRAM EDUCATES AND TRAINS COACHES, AND WORKS WITH LEADERS OF YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS ("YSO"), PARENTS, AND SCHOOLS TO MAKE YOUTH SPORTS OFFERINGS POSITIVE, EQUITABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL KIDS.
  2. $1.6 million spent. PROGRAM EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT - PCA WORKS TO PROVIDE 7 MILLION KIDS WITH A POSITIVE YOUTH SPORTS EXPERIENCE OVER 5 YEARS BY EXPANDING AND ENHANCING EXISTING PROGRAMS OR DEVELOPING NEW PROGRAMS IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES WHERE NONE EXISTED BEFORE.
  3. $1.9 million spent. COMMUNITY AND COACH ENGAGEMENT - PCA WORKS WITH LEADERS IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE THAT KIDS HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN QUALITY SPORTS OFFERINGS AS KIDS IN MORE RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. WE RECRUIT AND TRAIN PEOPLE TO VOLUNTEER AS COACHES, IDENTIFY PUBLIC FUNDS FOR NEW YOUTH SPORTS OFFERINGS, AND REMOVE STRUCTURAL AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO ACCESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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