237 Brothers in Taekwondo USA
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
237 BROTHERS IN TAEKWONDO USA is established within the meaning of IRS Publication 557 Section 501(c) Organization of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") exclusively to promote sportsmanship, brotherly and sisterly love in Taekwondo with the desire of helping and contributing to the progress and development of all Taekwondoins in Cameroon, in others African nations, and around the world. We put a great emphasis in charity, education, culture, social, sport exchange, and investment to bring out the best in each individual. We thrive to empower all Taekwondoins and we are determined to invest our time and effort not only to help young athletes succeed in their career and ambitions but also to drive them to a better life and prosperous future. In addition, this Organization has been formed for the purpose of performing all things incidental to, or appropriate in, the foregoing specific and primary purposes.
- Income
- $138,601
- Spending
- $138,601
- Reserves
- 0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Highest pay
- $120, chief whip (cw)
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
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% 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 (2)
- $138,601 spent. 1 Organisation Website Maintenance. $23,000.00 2 Organisation Meetings and Conference Call Service Charges (Zoom Us Charge). $1,500.00 3 Bank Charges (Paper Statement Fees, Overdrafts/Reoccuring, Service Charges, Tier 2 overdrafts). 4 USPS Mailing charges. $236.00 5 OANO (Order # 088860) & Facebook Fees $398.00 6 International Conference Funds (Conference rooms and presentation equipments). $23,650.00 7 International Assignments & Travel Funds $28,875.00 8 2022 Annual Conference Photograher, Video Tapping and Video Costs. $23,568.50 10 2022 Annual Conference Food and Brevages Expenses. $18,650.50 12 2022 Organisation Office Rents and Amenities. $9,600.00 13 Columbus Parking $243.91 14 2022 Organisation Office Supplies, Laptop, Ink, Paper & Other Misc. Expenses $8,879.47
- Provided direct support and services to Taekwondo schools helping improve access to essential resources. Successfully implemented 237BITUSA scheduled program activities including training sessions, outreach events and community engagement efforts. Measured and demonstrated positive outcomes through participant feedback. Expanded program reach by strengthening partnerships, increasing community awareness.
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 November 2019.
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.
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