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Maple Valley Junior Football Assoc

EIN 91-1435790 · Maple Valley, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE YOUTH, REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, OR CREED TO PARTICIPATE IN A VIGOROUS AND ENTERTAINING ACTIVITY. TO BRING YOUTH CLOSER TOGETHER THROUGH THE MEANS OF A COMMON INTEREST IN COMPETITIVE TEAMWORK, FAIR PLAY, AND FELLOWSHIP. TO ACQUAINT CHEERLEADERS WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIZED CHEERING AND DANCED ROUTINES. TO TEACH PLAYERS THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE GAME WHILE EMPLOYING THE ELEMENT OF SAFETY AND INTELLIGENT SUPERVISION. TO TEACH SPORTSMANSHIP, IN DEFEAT AS WELL AS VICOTRY; HONESTY OF ONESELF AS WELL AS TEAMMATES AND COACHES; AND LOVE OF THE GAME WITH THE ABILITY TO TAKE A FEW KNOCKS AND BUMPS. TO KEEP THE WELFARE OF OUR YOUTH FIRST, FOREMOST, AND ENTIRELY FREE OF ADULT LUST FOR GLORY.

Income
$331,950
Spending
$256,464
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
23.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
0
Volunteers
400

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (1)
  1. $240,857 spent. TAHOMA JUNIOR BEARS FOOTBALL AND CHEER WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1978 AND IS ONE OF THE 12 CLUBS OPERATING INDEPENDENTLY WITHIN THE NARROWS YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NYFL). TBJFC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS OWN REGISTRATION, FUND RAISING, EQUIMPMENT OUTFITTING, AND INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION (BOARD OF DIRECTORS), AND SCHEDULING (E.G. BOARD MEETINGS, IDENTIFICATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF PRACTICE FIELDS, ETC.), ALL CONSISTEN WITH THE NYFL RULES. ABOUT THE BEARS PROGRAM: WHAT YOU AND YOUR CHILD SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PLAYING IN THE BEARS PROGRAM: WE ARE MEMBERS OF THE NYFL. ALL COACHES HAVE HAD A MANDATORY BACKGROUND CHECK, BEEN TRAINED AT CLINICS, ATTENDED THE REQUIRED COACHING CLINICS, FOOTBALL COACHES HAVE PASSED THE USA FOOTBALL NATIONAL EXAM, SIGNED A COACH CODE OF CONDUCT, AND HAD CONCUSSION TRAINING. EVERY COACH IS EXPECTED TO TREAT CHILDREN FAIRLY AND TEACH THEM THE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES OF INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM GOALS. WE ARE A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE SOLE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER IN LOCAL AREAS FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 14. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE BEST COACHING, EQUIPMENT, AND COMPETITION FOR ALL WHO PARTICIPATE IN THIS LEAGUE. THOUGH THIS IS A COMPETITIVE LEAGUE, SAFETY AND SPORTSMANSHIP SHALL NEVER GIVE WAY TO COMPETITION. WE BELIEVE IN AND PROMOTE THE FOLLOWING CHARACTER VALUES: RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, INTEGRITY, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. TAHOMA JUNIOR BEARS FOOTBALL AND CHEER WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1978 AND IS ONE OF THE 12 CLUBS OPERATING INDEPENDENTLY WITHIN THE NARROWS YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NYFL). TBJFC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS OWN REGISTRATION, FUND RAISING, EQUIMPMENT OUTFITTING, AND INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION (BOARD OF DIRECTORS), AND SCHEDULING (E.G. BOARD MEETINGS, IDENTIFICATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF PRACTICE FIELDS, ETC.), ALL CONSISTEN WITH THE NYFL RULES. ABOUT THE BEARS PROGRAM: WHAT YOU AND YOUR CHILD SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PLAYING IN THE BEARS PROGRAM: WE ARE MEMBERS OF THE NYFL. ALL COACHES HAVE HAD A MANDATORY BACKGROUND CHECK, BEEN TRAINED AT CLINICS, ATTENDED THE REQUIRED COACHING CLINICS, FOOTBALL COACHES HAVE PASSED THE USA FOOTBALL NATIONAL EXAM, SIGNED A COACH CODE OF CONDUCT, AND HAD CONCUSSION TRAINING. EVERY COACH IS EXPECTED TO TREAT CHILDREN FAIRLY AND TEACH THEM THE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES OF INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM GOALS. WE ARE A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE SOLE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER IN LOCAL AREAS FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 14. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE BEST COACHING, EQUIPMENT, AND COMPETITION FOR ALL WHO PARTICIPATE IN THIS LEAGUE. THOUGH THIS IS A COMPETITIVE LEAGUE, SAFETY AND SPORTSMANSHIP SHALL NEVER GIVE WAY TO COMPETITION. WE BELIEVE IN AND PROMOTE THE FOLLOWING CHARACTER VALUES: RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, INTEGRITY, AND SPORTSMANSHIP.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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