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Junior Trevian Youth Football Corporation

EIN 81-1503979 · Wilmette, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE JUNIOR TREVIAN YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION SHALL BE TO PROMOTE THE SPORT OF TACKLE FOOTBALL AMOUNG INTERESTED PLAYERS, PARENTS, GUARDIANS, COACHES AND OTHERS BY INTRODUCING PLAYERS TO SAFE AND PROPER TECHNIQUES, CONDITIONING, AND FOOTBALL SKILLS, AND BY INSTILLING IN THEM A SPIRIT OF SPORTSMANSHIP AND TEAMWORK IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF MUTUAL RESPECT AND ENCOURAGEMENT.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
183
Highest pay
$190,000, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% 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 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 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

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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, 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE JUNIOR TREVIAN YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION JTYFA IS A NOT FOR PROFIT 501C3 ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A FEEDER FOOTBALL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 3RD TO 8TH GRADE THAT LIVE IN THE NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IL THE JUNIOR TREVIAN YOUTH FOOTBALL PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOTBALL EDUCATION, COACHING, ATHLETIC TRAINING, FIELDS AND EQUIPMENT SO THAT THE PLAYERS CAN COMPETE IN A LOCAL MUNICIPAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE OUR YOUTH FOOTBALL SEASON RUNS FROM AUGUST TO THE END OF OCTOBER EACH YEAR IN ADDITION, WE MAY RUN SUMMER CAMPS OR PROGRAMS DEPENDING ON DEMAND A BOARD OF UNPAID, VOLUNTEER PARENTS LEAD THE ORGANIZATION FROM THOSE SAME COMMUNITIES WE RECEIVE OUR PROGRAM REVENUES FROM REGISTRATION FEES FROM PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND DO NOT CURRENTLY RECEIVE ANY FUNDING FROM PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS JTYFA DOES HAVE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND WILL ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS IN SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAM WHO MAY PROVIDE CASH DONATIONS, GOODS OR SERVICES WE HAVE PAID FOOTBALL COACHES, LEASE ATHLETIC FIELDS FROM THE WINNETKA PARK DISTRICT, AND CARRY INSURANCE TO PROTECT OUR PLAYERS, COACHES, AND BOARD MEMBERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 September 2016.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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