Sizzle Academy
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Provide free educational and athletic programming that empowers youth to be confident and successful on and off the field by means of tailored educational, workforce development, and life skills curriculum in a safe environment.
- Income
- $137,900
- Spending
- $126,147
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 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 June 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 (1)
- $100,660 spent. Throughout the past 12 months, Sizzle Academy has had a great impact within the community. We've built strong relationships within the CUSD community and worked closely with the Willis Junior High Community. This has allowed us to extend mentorship and guidance to our student athletes, supporting them not just within Sizzle's programs, but also during their time at Willis Junior High. Below you will and specific categories we at Sizzle feel the need to highlight from these past 12 months: * Increased Physical Activity/Health: By offering free athletic programs, Sizzle Academy encourages kids to be more active, we potentially improving their overall health. * Positive Skill Development: Our focus on educational and workforce development programs helps equip students with valuable skills beyond athletics. * Social & Emotional Growth: We provide a safe environment with teamwork- oriented activities that help foster positive social and emotional development. * Improved Cognitive Skills & Increased Academics: Educational programs that target cognitive skills, potentially leading to improved academic performance in the classroom. * Sports Skill Development: Our focus on specific sports lead to development in that sport and provide development opportunities.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 December 2021.
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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