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Squash on Track

EIN 81-3613431 · Redwood City, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SQUASH ON TRACK IS TO AID UNDERPRIVLEGED YOUTH THROUGH FREE-OF-CHARGE LESSONS IN THE SPORT OF SQUASH AND TO PROVIDE OTHER AFTER-SCHOOL SUPPORT, INCLUDING ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE.

Income
$336,526
Spending
$296,581
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $266,626 spent. SQUASH ON TRACK, A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, HAS BEEN OPERATING ITS FREE OF CHARGE AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SINCE 2017. SQUASH ON TRACK TEACHES THE SPORT OF SQUASH TO UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM LEARN HOW TO PLAY SQUASH FROM QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING AND COACHING YOUTH.SQUASH ON TRACK WILL ALSO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC AND OTHER SUPPORT TAILORED TO THEIR NEEDS,INCLUDING HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND CLASSES ADDRESSING WELLNESS AND LIFE SKILLS. GREW REGISTRATION NUMBERS FROM 10 TO 12 STUDENTS, MAXING OUT OUR CAPACITY OFFERED CONSISTENT PROGRAMMING 3X A WEEK HOSTED FALL BREAK CAMP FOR 5 FULL DAYS "OVERALL PROGRAM BREAKDOWN 60 HOURS OF SQUASH, 60 HOURS OF TUTORING COMBINATION OF MATH, LANGUAGE ARTS, STEAM AND FINANCE ACTIVITIES, AND 15 HOURS OF SOCIAL RECREATION (GAMES, OUTDOOR PLAY, CARDS,PING PONG, ETC.). RAISED NEARLY 16,000 FROM SPRING SPECTACULAR TEAM SQUASH TOURNAMENT. RAISED 12,000 AT THE WINTER AUCTION FUNDRAISER.

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 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 December 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 February 2018.

    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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