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Rainier Athletes

EIN 81-3280079 · Bellevue, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RAINIER ATHLETES MISSION IS TO AFFIRM OUR YOUTH'S SENSE OF BELONGING BY INTENTIONALLY CONNECTING THEIR CORE COMMUNITY OF TEACHERS, FAMILIES, MENTORS, AND COACHES.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
51%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
11
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$129,245, executive director

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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (4)
  1. $418,942 spent. MENTOR AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM: MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - RAINIER ATHLETES' UNIQUE WRAP-AROUND APPROACH TO MENTORING EXTENDS BEYOND THE TYPICAL MENTOR-MENTEE RELATIONSHIP. THE COMMUNITY OF TRAINED MENTORS BUILD AUTHENTIC, INTENTIONAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN EACH STUDENT'S TEACHER, COACH, AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO FOSTER HOLISTIC SUPPORT IN ALL AREAS OF THEIR LIFE. THE RAINIER ATHLETES JOURNEY BEGINS IN 4TH OR 5TH GRADE AND TOGETHER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE YOUTH'S THEIR FAMILY, EACH RAINIER ATHLETE CONTINUES TO BE SERVED AND SUPPORTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH THEIR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION; 9 YEARS OF DEDICATED SUPPORT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT, RAINIER ATHLETES IDENTIFIES STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM RA'S MODEL OF SUPPORT. RAINIER ATHLETES RECRUITS VOLUNTEER MENTORS FROM ALL ACROSS THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE EACH MENTOR WITH ANTI-RACISM AND EQUITY TRAINING ALONG WITH ONGOING COACHING FROM RA'S STAFF.
  2. $134,829 spent. SPORTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMMING - BY FULLY FUNDING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION AND BY SUPPORTING PARTICIPATING FAMILIES WITH REGISTRATION PROCESSES, TRANSPORTATION, AND ONGOING COMMUNICATION, RA REMOVES ECONOMIC, CULTURAL & SOCIAL BARRIERS THAT PREVENT MANY FAMILIES FROM EQUITABLY EXPERIENCING THE BENEFITS OF EXTRACURRICULAR AND COMMUNITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES. PRIOR TO THE START OF EACH SEASON, RA STAFF WORK DIRECTLY WITH PARTNERS (I.E COACHES) TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES FOR CREATING TEAM ENVIRONMENTS THAT ARE MORE INCLUSIVE OF NON-DOMINANT CULTURES AND THUS ARE MORE LIKELY TO INSTILL A SENSE OF BELONGING FOR ALL INVOLVED. SINCE THE ORGANIZATION'S INCEPTION, RA HAS FORMALIZED PARTNERSHIPS WITH 40+ LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS, SUMMER CAMPS,AND OTHER YOUTH FOCUSED EXTRACURRICULAR PROVIDERS.
  3. $55,509 spent. WRAP-AROUND PROGRAM - RAINIER ATHLETES (RA) WRAP-AROUND COORDINATION DEPENDS ON THE RA'S STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS DEVELOPED WITH LOCAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS (COMMUNITY PARTNERS). RA MENTORS AND/OR STAFF, WHO CONNECT WEEKLY WITH PARTICIPATING YOUTH AND FAMILIES, ASSESS FAMILIES IMMEDIATE NEEDS, AND THEN CONNECT FAMILIES WITH ONE OF RA'S COMMUNITY PARTNERS. IN OTHER SITUATIONS, RA'S COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROVIDE RESOURCES DIRECTLY TO RA AND RA COORDINATES DISTRIBUTION (I.E GROCERY GIFTCARDS, COATS, MISC GIFT CARDS)
  4. $26,661 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: EAST SIDE YOUTH COALITION.

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 October 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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