Varsity Skateboarding Organization
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization's primary exempt purpose is to teach, equip, and empower individuals through the sport of skateboarding by providing free food, water, and other physical resources like clothing along with mental and emotional support through mentorships, small group meet ups, and discipleship for individuals across the Kansas City area.
- Income
- $62,858
- Spending
- $62,520
- Reserves
- 11.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $39,600, treasurer
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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)
- $7,067 spent. Skate Church KC Program: In 2025, we were able to serve 830 individuals in person and digitally reach 19,741. This initiative creates a safe, welcoming, and creative environment where participants can learn, grow, and build meaningful relationships through mentorship and small groups. Through Skate Church KC, we distribute free food, water, Bibles, and other in person and digital resources. These resources are shared both in person individuals and families as well as virtually to our broader online community.
- $4,914 spent. In 2025, Varsity Skate Academy provided free community skate camps that impacted 407 individuals across the Kansas City area. These camps offered free skate lessons, interactive games, and prizes generously donated by local and global companies and organizations. Varsity Skateboarding Organization also provided free food and water to both participants and their families, ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience. Through this program, we've distributed over 600 skateboards to youth and young adults, removing barriers to participation and expanding access to skateboarding throughout the Kansas City community.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
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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