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Live Like Geno Foundation Inc

EIN 82-0882905 · Hollister, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION TO INSPIRE PASSION, PURPOSE AND POSITIVITY IN HONOR OF GENO BY CREATING POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED YOUTH THROUGH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT PERSONIFY HIS LOVE OF BASKETBALL, HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT, AND HIS AUTHENTIC APPROACH TO LIVING LIFE IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS. OUR VISION IS TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH FROM RURAL AND AT-RISK NEIGHBORHOODS HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO SAFE OUTDOOR SPORTS FACILITIES, YOUTH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A CALLING TO VITALIZE COMMUNITIES, ADVOCATE FOR YOUTH, AND ENACT SOCIAL CHANGE.THE ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUTH THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA THROUGH: (1) PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS; (2) DONATIONS TO SCHOOLS, AFTER-SCHOOL CENTERS, PARKS, RECREATION CENTERS, AND ANY OTHER MINOR-ORIENTED FACILITY THAT MAY SERVE OUR PURPOSE.

Income
$580,120
Spending
$696,794
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
90
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$68,250, treasurer/secretary (thru 2/25)

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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

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

  • 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 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. $398,132 spent. PLAY UP - BASKETBALL JONES IS THE CAMP FOR CHILDREN TO REFINE THEIR SKILLS, IMPROVE ON TEAM CONCEPTS, HAVE FUN AND MEET NEW FRIENDS. WHETHER YOU ARE A BEGINNER WITH NO ORGANIZED BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE, A PLAYER LOOKING FOR AN EDGE TO NAB A STARTING SPOT, OR A NEXT LEVEL ATHLETE, WE WILL HAVE DRILLS WITH GAMES AND COMPETITIONS TO PROVIDE AN UNFORGETTABLE CAMP EXPERIENCE. DURING THE YEAR WE HOSTED 18 CAMPS DURING THE SUMMER AND 10 CAMPS DURING THE WINTER. WE SERVED 1363 BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 6-15.
  2. $16,531 spent. REACH UP - UNDER THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS RESIDING IN CALIFORNIA. THESE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE USED TO HELP STUDENTS WITH ANY SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY RELATED EXPENSE, INCLUDING: PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (MUSEUMS, FIELD TRIPS, ART GALLERIES) ; COLLEGE TUITION EXPENSES, COLLEGE LIVING EXPENSES, AND COSTS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES. THE FOUNDATION GAVE OUT 12 SCHOLARSHIPS TO ELIGIBLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING THE YEAR.

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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 September 2025.

    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 2021.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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