2-4-1 Care
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide all children the opportunity to grow physically and emotionally through the play-filled power of sport.
- Income
- $1.6 million
- Spending
- $1.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 0.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 56%
- Employees
- 255
- Highest pay
- $148,857, chief program officer
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
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 63% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 51% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% 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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $583,965 spent. Grant-Funded Programs: Grant-funded programs focus on providing equitable access to play-based opportunities that foster physical, emotional and social development. The 2-4-1 TOP Self programs are designed to help children regulate emotions, develop leadership and teamwork skills, and cultivate self-awareness through sports sampling and social-emotional learning (SEL) activities. Delivered in schools and community settings, these programs target underserved populations, ensuring that all children, regardless of background, can experience the benefits of physical literacy and personal growth. Grant funding allows us to offer these programs at little to no cost, directly supporting youth in overcoming barriers to participation.
- $517,855 spent. Fee-For-Service Parent-Pay Camps: Our fee-for-service sports sampling camps provide families the opportunity to enroll their children in week-long or multi-week sessions where kids can experience a variety of sports. These camps focus on showing how different sports relate to one another and contribute to building healthy, well-rounded individuals. Through fun, dynamic activities, participants explore different sports and gain confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Parents pay tuition for their children to attend, and the camps serve as a premium option for those seeking a structured yet flexible sports experience that highlights the connection between physical and emotional well-being.
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
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 December 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 August 2022.
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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