Eco Sneakers Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Eco Sneakers Foundation is a nonprofit committed to reducing global shoe waste while empowering underserved communities through wellness education and sustainability We collect and repurpose gently worn sneakers transforming them into tools for teaching healing and opportunity across the United States
- Income
- $15,356
- Spending
- $18,817
- Reserves
- 36.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Highest pay
- $5,067, executive director
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 (4)
- $2,250 spent. Teachers Need Love Too Sneaker Giveaway Celebrates and supports teachers especially in Title I schools by distributing high-quality repurposed sneakers and self-care kits This initiative highlights wellness equity and appreciation for the educators shaping our future Teachers from 2 schools a year including staff
- $2,000 spent. Step Toward Your Destiny Engages youth through sneaker drives physical activity challenges and goal-setting workshops Students track their steps while learning about sustainability self-discipline and leadership through movement and serviceencouraging them to literally and figuratively walk toward their destiny 30 high school and 4-6 NFLPA playersyear
- $1,500 spent. STEAM-Based Sneaker Sustainability Curriculum A hands-on curriculum that uses sneaker recycling to teach core STEAM principles Science Technology Engineering Art and Math through the lens of environmental justice Students explore design data and sustainability while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills Serves 600 studentsyear
- $800 spent. Sneaker-Based Financial Literacy Workshops Interactive sessions that use sneakers to teach financial fundamentalsbudgeting investing and entrepreneurshipby examining the value chain of footwear The goal is to build financial confidence and career readiness in youth Serves 100 per event
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 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 June 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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