Eat Foundation Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
EAT Foundation is a sports and recreational program serving children young adults and senior citizens in Charlotte NC and surrounding areas. The focus of this program is to promote health wellness and sport participation in order to improve lives of the undeserved individuals physically and mentally.
- Income
- $91,390
- Spending
- $90,065
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Highest pay
- $13,025, ceo
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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 (2)
- $60,065 spent. The EAT Foundation sponsors events throughout the year for young people of varying ages backgrounds and experiences. The events are designed to provide an avenue for growth through exposure to positive adults and environments building life skills and healthy competition. Participation fees which cover operational costs facility use security etc. in events are typically waived or substantially reduced allowing us to reach more youth. Our events served over 100 youth club teams and 300 youth approximately.
- $30,000 spent. Our youth club basketball teams serve over 50 children between the ages of 9 and 16. Participants in the program receive specialized skills training sessions and team practice sessions. Practice and game uniforms and team apparel such as bookbags t-shirts and sweatsuits are also provided. In addition team members participate in two or more tournaments per month throughout the fall winter and summer sports seasons that require team registration fees for each event. Participation in our program is at reduced costs compared to other programs and one where many receive partial or full scholarships.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.
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 March 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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Ecmc Foundation (Minneapolis, MN), EIN 41-1990628. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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