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18th Ward

EIN 84-2353703 · New Orleans, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, LOW-COST YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS IN NEW ORLEANS WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOMED REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, INCOME OR NEIGHBORHOOD.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
11
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$79,368, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 200% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 May 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)
  1. $1.3 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION ASSERTS THAT YOUTH SPORTS PARTICIPATION SHOULD BE A RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE. CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS AT RATES MUCH LOWER THAN THOSE FROM HIGHER INCOME FAMILIES. YOUTH START IN A DIVERSE-BY-DESIGN SPORTS PROGRAM FOR KIDS AGES 4 TO 8. OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, YOUNG ATHLETES ARE INTRODUCED TO A VARIETY OF SPORTS INCLUDING SOCCER, BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, AND TRACK. AS ATHLETES GET OLDER, THEY CAN CONTINUE TO HAVE FUN, PLAY IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT, AND FURTHER DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS WITHOUT FINANCES BECOMING A BARRIER TO THEIR PARTICIPATION, WITH SPORTS ACADEMIES. SHE'S GOT GAME OFFERS SPECIALIZED CURRICULUM TO CREATE A SAFE, WELCOMING AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPOWERS GIRLS TO EXPLORE, GROW AND THRIVE THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT.
  2. $704,501 spent. OUR COACHES IN TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND JOB EXPERIENCE FOR TEENAGERS. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WORK WITH VETERAN COACHES TO SUPPORT YOUNG ATHLETES AGES 3-12. THE COACHING PATHWAYS PROGRAM OFFERS YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18-24, THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS, GAIN EXPERIENCE IN COACHING, AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITY. COACHES WHO ARE WELL-TRAINED AND ABLE TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH KIDS CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 May 2025.

    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 August 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 October 21, 2026.

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