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Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club

EIN 84-1454832 · Hghlnds Ranch, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE THUNDERRIDGE GRIZZLY BEAR BACKER CLUB "GBBC" SERVES AS THE BOOSTER CLUB FOR MORE THAN 40 SPORTS CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES AT THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL. IT IS COMPRISED OF MEMBERS MANAGED BY AN ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SERVES STUDENTS COACHES SPONSORS AND SPORT PARTICIPANTS BY HELPING TO MANAGE THE SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THE PROGRAMS.

Income
$874,805
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
1
Volunteers
275
Highest pay
$21,500, treasurer

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% 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 77% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (3)
  1. $440,941 spent. THE FACILITATION OF RAISING MANAGING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE FUNDS NEEDED BY THE MORE THAN 40 CLUBS AND ATHLETIC TEAMS OF THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL. THIS AID IS RENDERED TO COVER THE COMPETITION FACILITY SOCIAL UNIFORM EQUIPMENT TRAVEL AND OFFICIATING COSTS INCURRED BY THE PROGRAMS.
  2. $318,650 spent. THE FACILITATION OF RAISING MANAGING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE FUNDS NEEDED BY THE MORE THAN 40 CLUBS AND ATHLETIC TEAMS OF THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL. PROGRAM SERVICES REPRESENTED HERE ARE ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION AND COSTS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL CAMPS AND REVENUE FROM CAMPS HELD BY OUR MEMBER GROUPS TO GENERATE PROGRAM AWARENESS IMPROVE AND EXPAND SKILLS BUILD FUTURE PROGRAMS AND SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM BUDGETARY NEEDS.
  3. $219,301 spent. THE FACILITATION OF RAISING MANAGING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE FUNDS NEEDED BY THE MORE THAN 40 CLUBS AND ATHLETIC TEAMS OF THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL. PROGRAM SERVICES REPRESENTED HERE ARE GRANTED TO MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY GBBC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANT PROGRAMS AS WELL AS PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS ATTENDED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. INCOME IS PRIMARILY THROUGH HOSTED TOURNAMENTS AND EVENTS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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