Real Sports
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The purpose of REAL Sports is to minister to the whole person, radically equipping athletes for life. We seek to do this by developing individuals physically, emotionally, socially, relationally, and spiritually. It is the mission of REAL Sports to provide a positive, competitive, faith-based sports culture for players, parents, spectators, and coaches driven by a desire to honor Jesus Christ in and through sports.
- Income
- $161,698
- Spending
- $111,399
- Reserves
- 9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 77%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 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 September 30, 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)
- $101,207 spent. The heart of REAL Sports is to develop the whole person through a Christ-centered sports culture and to prepare athletes to achieve their fullest potential for God in all areas, including the sports they love. Our program services, which include open gyms, clinics, camps, and competitive club sports, seek to develop individuals through sport in each of these 5 distinct areas: physically, emotionally, socially, relationally, and spiritually. Our program services are conducted by coaches, trainers, and other volunteers. We conduct our program services at various athletic venues, some of which we are able to use at no charge and others for which we must pay rental fees. The percentage of time allocated to our program services was substantial, as activities took place multiple times each week for at least 6 months out of the year, and at least monthly for the other 6 months, with many of those months having multiple day activities. The program services offered by REAL Sports are funded by participation fees and donations. The exempt purpose for which REAL Sports is organized is to establish, maintain, promote, and operate a faith-based sports ministry that is religious, charitable, and educational. Our program services are critical to this purpose by allowing our volunteers the opportunity to impact athletes and their families, spectators, and coaches purposely and directly. Our program services allow us to incorporate basic disciplines that minister to the whole person. In addition, we perform these objectives with a God-centered focus.
- $1,848 spent. Real Sports seeks to "love our neighbors" through serving our community. Sports offer a great platform for us to do this. We offered free clinics and trainings and partnered with other Christian sports entities, such as Upwards and Fellowship of Christian Athletes to provide resources and support for our community members. We also participate in other community outreach events as the Lord leads and opportunities arise. For example, in this fiscal year, we have collected and purchased back-to-school materials to donate to local schools, sponsored Christmas Angels through local schools, and served alongside church ministries in ministering to various needs in the community. Our community outreach endeavors are conducted by volunteers and take place in various sectors of the community, including schools, churches, and neighborhoods. The percentage of time allocated to our community outreach events varies based on need and opportunity. Community outreach events offered by REAL Sports are funded by donations. The exempt purpose for which REAL Sports is organized is to establish, maintain, promote, and operate a faith-based sports ministry that is religious, charitable, and educational. Our community outreach endeavors are critical to this purpose by allowing our volunteers the opportunity to impact our community through sports and other avenues by putting others ahead of themselves and serving with the heart of Jesus.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 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 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 September 2025.
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 September 2022.
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.
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