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Booger Fund

EIN 87-3235740 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 44% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Team Booger is built to create good humans. We use cycling as a catalyst to teach kids to give back to our communities and support charities and entities that we care about. All while giving kids from diverse backgrounds and experiences the opportunity to achieve their goals in cycling.

Income
$495,184
Spending
$560,341
Spent on programs
44%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$100,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    44% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $114,186 spent. Teaching Kids Leadership and Nutrition Guidance: We taught the kids leadership guidance and general awareness of their impact on the world through three major events throughout the year along with some smaller things at races. At the Carry5 Booger event we taught kids the fact that many individuals carry five gallon jugs to and from their communities because of lack of water infrastructure. We taught them how they can be leaders in their community in teaching, understanding, and raising funds. This was reiterated at our Booger Camp in August as well as various Zoom calls. At Booger Camp we teach skills around understanding, giving back, and philanthropy along with lots of bike riding. We also have Little Booger Clinics that teaches kids 4-12 basic bike skills and giving back to their community. We actively teach the kids good eating and nutrition habits throughout the year along with two major events. One is a zoom call where we talk them through proper fueling and hydration for riding. We also teach them about the balance of carbs and proteins. At Booger Camp we do an additional clinic around electrolytes and proper pre- and post-race fueling. This was taught by a board member.
  2. $114,186 spent. Race and Training Support: The team provides race and training support throughout the year. We actively race and are at events with a tent, staff, and equipment to support our riders. We are at around fifty races a year. This is done via the Booger Fund van, tents, tools and supplies.
  3. $20,000 spent. Making a Difference Scholarship: We launched the Making a Difference Scholarship in 2023 which awarded scholarships to kids in college or entering college. In 2024, we awarded ten scholarships at $2,000 a piece.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 January 2022.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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