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Laru Beya Collective Incorporated

EIN 84-2451992 · Far Rockaway, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceWeak24 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 44% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Laru Beya Collective is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the historically excluded youth of the Far Rockaways through surfing. Mission: To empower historically excluded youth through activities like surfing water safety education and mentorship

Income
$239,790
Spending
$194,001
Spent on programs
44%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$35,301, community outreach program director

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

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 100% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    44% 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

Weak: 24 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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.

  • 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. $56,500 spent. Budget: $56,500 FY24 % of Budget: 94% Accomplishments: ? Served 132 youth in 2024 surf therapy sessions 75% girls and 25% boys. ? conducted a 12-week curriculum blending surf instruction mindfulness and community building. ? Integrated mental wellness check-ins and peer mentorship circles. ? Documented measurable improvements in confidence emotional regulation and water comfort levels.
  2. $17,500 spent. Budget: $17,50000 FY24 % of Budget: 88% ? Youth were equipped with professional cameras in-water housings and gear to document surf culture from their perspective ? They created a zine highlighting their best images and stories from the class ? The class culminated in two exhibitions- one in Far Rockaway and one in Brooklyn both were well attended and community-driven.
  3. $11,800 spent. Budget: $11,800 FY24 % of Budget: 84% Accomplishments: ? Partnered with Black People Will Swim and Swim Strong Foundation to provide 40 youth with formal swim lessons ? Expanded water-safety workshops in local schools and after-school programs ? Distributed swim caps goggles and printed Know Before You Go guides to over 75 families

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 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 December 2024.

    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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