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Gamebreakers Inc

EIN 83-1812391 · Carson, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GAMEBREAKERS ACADEMY IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCE FOR THE NEXT SEASONS OF LIFE. GAMEBREAKERS ACADEMY EXISTS TO MAKE YOUNG PEOPLE READY TO BUILD LIVES THAT DEFY EXPECTATIONS. WE INTEND TO ACCOMPLISH THIS BY FOCUSING ON ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS, DISCIPLESHIP, MENTORSHIP, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

Income
$441,750
Spending
$465,825
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
21 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$209,046, president

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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 11 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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. $424,688 spent. REFRAME THE PLAYGROUND NARRATIVE THROUGH A HYBRID SPORTS/ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT MODEL THAT IS STEEPED IN ATHLETICS, MENTORING, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS. OUR COHORTS WILL BE TAUGHT LIFE PRINCIPLES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE PLAYING FIELD AND BE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES AND TAUGHT A NEW AWARENESS TO SEE A FUTURE THAT THEY MAY NOT HAVE PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED. OUR CORE VALUES TAUGHT: BROTHERHOOD, SELF-RESPECT, TRUTH, SERVICE AND LOVE.
  2. $9,312 spent. SUMMER & HOLIDAY CAMP - GAMEBREAKERS ACADEMY PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS THAT COMBINE ATHLETICS, EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT FOR BLACK AND BROWN YOUTH FROM ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE SUMMER CAMPS, COMPETITIVE FLAG FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL TRAVEL TEAMS, WEEKLY WORKOUTS AND BIBLE STUDIES WHERE STUDENT-ATHLETES ARE FED AND DISCIPLED, AND HOLIDAY SERVICE DAYS THAT BUILD CHARACTER THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS, WE ARE COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE, PROMOTING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, NURTURING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND SUPPORTING ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
  3. REFRAME THE PLAYGROUND NARRATIVE THROUGH A HYBRID SPORTS/ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT MODEL THAT IS STEEPED IN ATHLETICS, MENTORING, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS. OUR COHORTS WILL BE TAUGHT LIFE PRINCIPLES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE PLAYING FIELD AND BE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES AND TAUGHT A NEW AWARENESS TO SEE A FUTURE THAT THEY MAY NOT HAVE PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED. OUR CORE VALUES TAUGHT: BROTHERHOOD, SELF-RESPECT, TRUTH, SERVICE AND LOVE.
  4. REFRAME THE PLAYGROUND NARRATIVE THROUGH A HYBRID SPORTS/ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT MODEL THAT IS STEEPED IN ATHLETICS, MENTORING, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS. OUR COHORTS WILL BE TAUGHT LIFE PRINCIPLES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE PLAYING FIELD AND BE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES AND TAUGHT A NEW AWARENESS TO SEE A FUTURE THAT THEY MAY NOT HAVE PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED. OUR CORE VALUES TAUGHT: BROTHERHOOD, SELF-RESPECT, TRUTH, SERVICE AND LOVE.

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 May 2019.

    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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