Epa Peninsula Rugby Football Club
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The EPA Razorhawks Rugby Football Club is a club rugby team for boys and girls ages 5-18. In 2024 our club consisted of 220 players 186 of which we classify as at-risk youth from low-income families residing primarily in East Palo Alto California. Approximately 92% of our players are of Polynesian descent. The club fields rugby teams ranging from U8 - Varsity ages 5 - 18. U8 through U12 teams are are co-ed. At the MS U14 level we now have both boys and girls teams. At the high school level we have JV and Varsity boys teams as well as a Varsity girls team.
- Income
- $129,637
- Spending
- $140,477
- Reserves
- 0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 81%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 August 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)
- $35,111 spent. USA Rugby and Rugby Norcal Registration Fees $35,111 - These are required fees s o the kids can play. They cover medical insurance and referees. We are required to pay this for all of our 220 kids in order for them to be allowed to play.
- $21,608 spent. Rugby uniform cleats kit equipment $21,608 - This expense item is to cover the costs of uniforms cleats mouthgards balls protective gear. All 220 kids benefit from this.
- $27,664 spent. Other Program Expenses $27,664 - This includes facility fees to pay for field use tournament fees fees paid to EMTs and medical professionals general liability and auto insurance video fees etc. All kids benefit from this.220
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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