Discipline Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Discipline Inc. provides youth-centered social intervention and crime-prevention programs that promote physical, emotional, and academic well-being for at-risk youth, and operates an international humanitarian program delivering emergency relief and long-term recovery support in Sudan, Chad, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic.
- Income
- $55,464
- Spending
- $68,823
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 59%
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
Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 24% 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 (4)
- $18,339 spent. As a required minimum two week intensive for enrolled students, the Shaolin Kung Fu & Meditation program combines traditional martial arts training with guided mindfulness practice to promote physical health, self-discipline, and emotional resilience. The module typically runs twice weekly and includes structured training, mindfulness workshops, goal setting exercises, and facilitated group reflections. The curriculum emphasizes nonviolent conflict resolution, healthy coping strategies, and improved school engagement. Participants served: at-risk youth (completed at least the two-week module, meeting twice weekly). Physical health: Participants completed quarterly endurance assessments; involvement in the program contributed to reduction in school-reported behavioral incidents among participants. Discipline & focus: Instructors conducted mindfulness and goal-setting sessions; participants reported improved concentration at school and home (pre/post surveys). Emotional well-being: Weekly group discussions and coping-skills training supported emotional regulation; Families reported positive changes in their child's stress and anger management. Methods: Trained instructors deliver lesson plans, progress is tracked with short surveys and fitness checks, and families are engaged to reinforce learning at home.
- $7,175 spent. STEM Education - Our STEM program offers free, once-weekly, project-based labs for youth ages 10-24 that teach coding fundamentals, basic electronics, and hands-on science to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills; in the reporting year, students participated and demonstrated measurable gains include improvement in math and science grades mid-year to year-end, with students completing a group projects and presenting their work publicly. To assess proficiency and promote leadership, we use brief skills checks and project reviews: students who demonstrate advanced proficiency are required to train beginner cohorts as part of a peer-teaching model and receive formal certificates of completion; youth who meet proficiency standards are eligible to serve as classroom volunteers during sessions. The program is delivered by trained volunteers and community mentors, outcomes are tracked via pre/post surveys, instructor assessments, project artifacts, and available school grade snapshots, and we maintain lesson plans, attendance logs, volunteer rosters, and project examples in program files to support evaluation and continuous improvement.
- $2,745 spent. Optional Enrichment Programs (For students seeking additional personal or professional growth) A. Creative and Cultural Programs Description: A suite of arts based activities pottery, dance, and media production aimed at expanding creative expression and cultural awareness. Activities and Outcomes: Pottery Workshops: students completed eight week pottery modules; showcased at our spring Community Art Exhibit. Dance Classes: youth learned traditional and contemporary styles; performed at the Community Cultural Festival, elevating community pride and cross cultural understanding. Media Production: A cohort of students produced videos highlighting local stories and amplifying refugee and immigrant voices. B. Career Development and Entrepreneurship Description: Hands on training and mentorship to prepare students for the workforce or launch small businesses. Activities and Outcomes: Community House Rehabilitation: students joined projects to restore abandoned homes. They learned basic carpentry, painting, and teamwork. Homes were rehoused by low-income families, generating revenue to fund next year's youth programs. Furniture Restoration Workshops: students were trained in upholstery and repair; refurbished furniture sold at local markets, Entrepreneurship Seminars, C. Community Engagement Initiatives Description: Projects encouraging students to serve their neighborhoods, reinforcing civic responsibility and social connectedness. Activities and Outcomes: Monthly Cleanups and Tree Plantings: students removed pounds of litter and planted saplings in local parks, improving neighborhood safety and green spaces. "Village Stories" Nights: Bi monthly gatherings where students and community members (refugees, immigrants, elders) shared personal narratives. These events fostered intergenerational dialogue, and student attendees reported increased empathy and cultural understanding (post event survey).
- $20,817 spent. International Aid Program - Our second-largest program serves crisis-affected communities in Sudan, Chad, South Sudan, and Uganda by delivering rapid emergency relief and longer-term recovery interventions. In 2025 we provided emergency food distributions reaching people across Darfur and eastern Chad; erected temporary family shelters in South Sudan that housed families for several months; and supported mobile clinic events that treated patients for malnutrition, water-borne illness, and minor injuries. WASH interventions included repairing community wells benefiting an estimated 2000 people, constructing communal latrines serving refugees, and running hygiene workshops that trained adults and youth (follow-up monitoring indicated a measurable decline in gastrointestinal illness among participants). For education and capacity building we refurbished one primary school serving students and ran teacher-training workshops on trauma-informed and emergency pedagogy that reached teachers now working across multiple sites. All activities were implemented through vetted local partners and community volunteers.
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 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 December 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 March 2023.
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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