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Driven Athlete Foundation

EIN 81-4747176 · Antioch, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceWeak29 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE DRIVEN ATHLETE FOUDNATION'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING FOR ALL, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY TIES, AND PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE FOR KIDS AND ADULTS TO BETTER THEMSELVES THROUGH EXCERCISE.

Income
$221,042
Spending
$197,258
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$30,945, director

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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 293% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 1 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. THE DRIVEN ATHLETE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROIVING THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH THROUGH EXERCISE PROGRAMS THAT AIM TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND OVERALL HEALTH OF THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO AIMS TO SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN POSITIIVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR ITS COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
  2. $197,258 spent. THE DRIVEN ATHLETE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE WHERE ANY COMMUNITY MEMBER CAN COME AND FEEL SAFE, SUPPORTED AND MOST IMPORTANTLY HAVE A JUDGEMENT FREE SPACE TO BETTER THEMSELVES THROUGH PHYSICAL FITNESS.
  3. THE DRIVEN ATHLETE FOUNDATION AIMS TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY BOND BY PROVIDING A SPACE AND PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS TO COME TO CONNECT AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. THIS HELPS THE COMMUNITY COME TOGETHER AND STRENGTHEN THE BOND OF ITS MEMBERS.

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 July 2017.

    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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