Crew Life Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION AT CREW LIFE BASKETBALL FOUNDATION IS TO EMPOWER AND INSPIRE THE YOUTH THROUGH INCLUSIVE SPORTS AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. WE STRIVE TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATHLETIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND FUTURE CAREER GROWTH, WHILE INSTILLING VALUES OF DISCIPLINE, HARD WORK, MENTAL TOUGHNESS, TEAMWORK, AND RESPECT. THROUGH OUR INITIATIVES SUCH AS COLLEGE TOURS, SPORTS CAMPS, MENTORING PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, WE AIM TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUNG INDIVIDUALS CAN LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. OUR GOAL IS TO EQUIP YOUTH WITH ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, ENCOURAGE PERSONAL GROWTH, AND FOSTER A SENSE OF EMPOWERMENT THAT WILL GUIDE THEM TOWARDS SUCCESS IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES.
- Income
- $157,013
- Spending
- $158,480
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
- Highest pay
- $17,430, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2025, 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 January 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 January 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 (1)
- $66,981 spent. OVERALL, CREW LIFE FOUNDATION HAS HAD A SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN 2024, IMPACTING THE LIVE OF 800 YOUTH THROUGH VARIOUS SPORTS PROGRAMS, MENTORSHIP EVENTS, AND COLLEGE TRIPS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS CAMPS AND LEAGUES FOR FREE, AS WELL AS OFFERING DISCOUNTED SPORTS TRAINING TO FAMILIES IN NEED. ADDITIONALLY, CREW LIFE FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH TO ATTEND TRAVEL SPORTS EVENTS AND CAMPS, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING NECESSARY SPORTS GEAR TO UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIES. FURTHERMORE, THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN STUDENTS ON COLLEGE TRIPS TO UNIVERSITIES, EXPOSING THEM TO HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. CREW LIFE FOUNDATION HAS ALSO MADE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY BY RAISING FUNDS TO FEED OVER 150 FAMILIES IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OVERALL, CREW LIFE FOUNDATION HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN FULFILLING ITS MISSION TO HELP YOUTH GROW AND DEVELOP INTO HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER ADULTS THROUGH SPORTS, MENTORSHIP, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 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 November 6, 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 January 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 November 4, 2026.
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