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Solid Foundation Skatepark Inc

EIN 77-0617835 · Paterson, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SOLID OFFERS EMPOWERING PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE, CONNECT AND SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND EQUIP THEM TO RADICALLY IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

Income
$699,758
Spending
$670,729
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
6
Highest pay
$87,351, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 83% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 90% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 September 30, 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)
  1. $577,385 spent. AFTER 20+ YEARS OF MOBILE PROGRAMS IN PARKS AND BORROWED SPACE, WE OFFICIALLY OPENED OUR FIRST YOUTH CENTER TO THE PUBLIC. THIS ALLOWS US TO DRASTICALLY EXPAND PROGRAMS. AT OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, SOLID MINDS CLUB, WE OFFER A SAFE SPACE, HOMEWORK HELP, ART WORKSHOPS, AND A MEAL FOR STUDENTS. ADDITIONALLY, OUR SKATECLUB (UNDER 18) AND SKATENIGHTS (OVER 18) PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO CONNECT IN COMMUNITY, EXERCISE, AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES.
  2. FINALLY, IN 2025, WE OFFERED A FOUR-DAY (5-WEEK) SUMMER CAMP FOR OUR YOUTH TO LEARN NEW ART SKILLS, SKATEBOARD, DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE THE AMAZING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES PATERSON HAS TO OFFER: GARRET MOUNTAIN, THE GREAT FALLS, PATERSON PUBLIC POOLS, KAYAKING ON THE PASSAIC RIVER, AND MUCH MORE. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 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 September 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 January 2012.

    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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