The City League Project
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE AN EXPERIENCE THAT FOSTERS AND CELEBRATES THE LOVE OF THE GAME FOR ALL AGES. WE BELIEVE BASKETBALL WILL EQUIP YOUTH WITH THE SKILLS AND VALUES TO TACKLE LIFE'S CHALLENGES.
- Income
- $62,715
- Spending
- $55,883
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 95%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 59 out of 100.
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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)
- $60,424 spent. IN 2024, OUR ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE CONNECTED WITH OVER 200 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THIS ENGAGEMENT LED TO EIGHT VOLUNTEERS SERVING AS COACHES IN OUR 2025 YOUTH CAMP, ENABLING A 2:1 CHILD-TO-COACH RATIO AND ENHANCING THE CAMP EXPERIENCE.
- $2,415 spent. DURING 2024, WE WERE PRIMARILY PREPARING FOR OUR 2025 LAUNCH. THIS INCLUDED MARKETING EFFORTS, FUNDRAISING, DONOR RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AT LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND PURCHASING SUPPLIES.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 2024.
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 April 2024.
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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