Kaizen Edge Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to "Empower Through Purpose" - that is what we do, by providing the extra support and encouragement that others may need. We do this through the art of focusing on the connection of mind, body, and spirit, as well as creating a positive safe community that is focused on helping others achieve their goals to success. The Kaizen Edge Foundation was created to empower, mentor, and develop people with developmental and physical disabilities along with the people who live and work with them. "Kaizen" is a Japanese word that means "continual improvement." We provide the opportunity for personal development to individuals who may not normally have access to these services due to disability. We provide an opportunity to allow everyone to develop physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually through martial arts, fitness, and life skills training. Our main focus is working with those who have disabilities and our youth volunteers who work alongside them.
- Income
- $54,267
- Spending
- $57,567
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 82%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $57,567 spent. The Kaizen Edge Foundation continued its mission in three main areas: Adapted Martial Arts: Our adaptive martial arts and fitness methods are integrated therapeutically to help support current therapies such as PT, OT, ST, and ABA therapies in a single recreational modality. Our personalized adaptation for each student and our peer-to-peer mentorship are what make our program successful. Our students have the opportunity to compete at state and national level tournaments. Job and Life Skills: Kaizen Edge Foundation is dedicated to supporting and empowering those who need a little help and guidance to succeed in everyday tasks that many take for granted. Our job and life skills training is used to develop mental, physical, and social capabilities in a holistic environment and provide a sense of independence and achievement. Our goal is to come up with creative and innovative solutions to help develop future skills and goals. Our training includes product development, marketing, social skills, hygiene awareness, money management, and much more. Youth Enrichment Volunteers: Youth volunteers 13 and up are the adaptive martial arts coaches. This peer-to-peer mentorship allows our special needs students to be kids and have fun while learning. Our goal is the help nurture the next generation of leaders. Our youth volunteers learn how to overcome any personal blocks as they take the step into leadership roles. Our volunteers also get opportunities to get certified in CPR/First Aid and enroll in our Entrepreneur Program.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Kaizen Educational Foundation (Phoenix, AZ), EIN 80-0197489. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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