American Youth Football Inc Ape Elite Vikings
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What it says it does
Cape Elite Vikings Inc. is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as a subordinate organization under American Youth Football Inc. Group #5277. The organization provides youth athletic development through flag football tackle football and cheerleading programs promoting physical fitness teamwork discipline and leadership skills among youth in the community.
- Income
- $60,784
- Spending
- $62,866
- Reserves
- 6.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 82%
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
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 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 (3)
- $30,100 spent. Tackle Football: Cape Elite Vikings Inc. provided a structured youth tackle football program serving young athletes across multiple age divisions in the Cape Region of Delaware and surrounding districts. The program welcomed kids from all school districts and included organized coaching uniforms equipment and competitive tournament participation under the American Youth Football organization. Players were required to maintain a 70% or better grade average with tutoring assistance provided to those needing academic support.
- $21,450 spent. Flag Football Program: Cape Elite Vikings Inc. provided a structured youth flag football program for children in the Cape Region of Delaware serving multiple age brackets including 6U 8U 10U 12U and 14U divisions. The program offered organized coaching practice sessions equipment and competitive game participation through the Delmarva American Youth Football association. Registration fees were kept intentionally low at $75 per participant Cape Gazette to ensure accessibility for all youth regardless of financial background. Academic standards were also required with all players required to maintain passing grades to participate.
- $11,316 spent. Cheerleading: Cape Elite Vikings Inc. provided a structured youth cheerleading program serving girls in the Cape Region of Delaware. The program welcomed participants of all skill levels from beginners to advanced athletes with tumbling and gymnastics experience. The program offered organized coaching uniforms and competitive event participation promoting physical fitness team spirit confidence and performance skills among youth participants.
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? Caution.
Not 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 October 2005.
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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