Lionhearts Fitness
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide free and accessible fitness character development and community service programs for youth and families promoting physical health resilience leadership and positive life skills in a safe and supportive environment.
- Income
- $34,283
- Spending
- $30,872
- Reserves
- 2.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
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
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 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 (3)
- $12,732 spent. Youth Fitness & Character Development Training - Lionhearts Fitness provided free weekly fitness strength training and characterbuilding programs for youth and families. Activities included structured workouts mentorship leadership development and positive community engagement. The program served approximately 150 youth throughout the year helping participants improve physical health confidence discipline and resilience. Many youth demonstrated measurable gains in strength endurance and school engagement.
- $3,500 spent. Community Service & Outreach Initiatives - Lionhearts organized and led youth participation in community service projects including neighborhood cleanups volunteer support for local events and servicebased leadership activities. These initiatives promote responsibility teamwork and civic engagement. Youth contributed more than 300 volunteer hours during the year strengthening community pride and building leadership skills.
- $2,500 spent. OCR Obstacle Course Racing Training & Events - Lionhearts provided specialized obstacle course race OCR training for youth including skill development endurance training and participation in community OCR events. The program helps youth build confidence grit and healthy physical activity habits. Participants trained weekly and completed multiple OCR events with many achieving personal milestones in strength speed and obstacle proficiency.
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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on June 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on June 15, 2021.
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 December 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 February 2023.
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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