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Foundation for Learning Athletics and Growth

EIN 84-4119025 · Torrance, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING, ATHLETICS, & GROWTH (FLAG) IS COMMITTED TO INSPIRING YOUTH, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REACH GOALS IN ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS, AND PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.IN ADDITION TO DEVELOPING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, WE COLLABORATE WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND NON-PROFITS TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT YOUTH, VETERANS, AND FAMILIES IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$155,905
Spending
$155,718
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
11

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

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $124,120 spent. THE FILING ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR NICKS KIDS SOCCER, WHICH IS A YOUTH PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE WELLBEING OF EACH AND EVERY INDIVIDUAL. OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD WITHIN OUR PROGRAM IS ABLE TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF BEING A CHILD. OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE THAT CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO ARTICULATE AND SURROUND THEMSELVES WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE AND A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT TO ENSURE A POSITIVE FUTURE.
  2. $16,198 spent. FLAG SUPPORTS LAPD VETERANS BY SPONSORING A MONTHLY APPRECIATION LUNCH, PROVIDING A MEANINGFUL WAY TO HONOR THEIR SERVICE AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.
  3. $2,557 spent. THE FILING ORGANIZATION GIVES GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO SERVING VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA FACING CHALLENGES SUCH AS CRIME, ABUSE, HOMELESSNESS, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND TEEN DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE. THE FILING ORGANIZATION ALSO GIVES GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AIMED AT BRINGING AWARENESS TO VETERAN MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 November 6, 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 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 April 2020.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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