Fire Sports & Recreation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The primary purposes of Fire Sports & Recreation are to promote community transformation and disciple multiplication through life-changing, counter-cultural experiences and relationships in sports, fitness and adventure, and whatever is deemed necessary, useful, advisable or conducive, directly or indirectly, to carry out these purposes.
- Income
- $124,217
- Spending
- $115,950
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 50%
- Highest pay
- $21,275, ceo
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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 12% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% 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 (3)
- $54,542 spent. Basketball Teams- In 2024, our basketball teams had 225 different participants between the spring, summer, and fall seasons. We provided developmental and high level coaching, quality facilities for practices and games (fall league only), and built intentional relationships with our athletes, families, and coaches. In our practices, in addition to skill and "basketball IQ", we had lessons on character, life, and relationships from a biblical perspective. Additionally, we held recurring coaching development meetings to equip our coaches for their roles. There was an even split of practical coaching conversations and Bible study over the topics we would share in practice with our players. In addition to providing the space for practice, equipment, and needed insurance, we also have travel costs, tournament and league entry fees, uniform costs, etc.
- $61,408 spent. Trainings (basketball, fitness, and pickleball)- In our group trainings we worked with boys and girls ages 8-19 all year long. In total, over 200 different athletes attended multiple training sessions with us. We equip our trainers with an outline for the structure of their training - Fired Up conversation/life check-in, prayer, skill work, message/lesson on one of our three values (Character, Community, Competition), competitive segment, put-ups (acknowledging and celebrating something great that someone else did). Our trainers then planned the specific activities inside that framework. We rent the facilities and provide all equipment needed as well as carry the necessary insurance for our activities.
- Experiential learning/adventure events- In 2024 we were able to provide unique team building and experiential learning challenges for approximately 100 people. We do these activities in partnership with other organizations to help them achieve their desired outcomes. We do this voluntarily, as a way of serving and helping other organizations with a similar mission. We plan and facilitate a segment of a larger event that aligns with our mission. In 2024 we planned and facilitated two different team challenges for college-aged leadership organizations and one for a high school youth ministry. Additionally, we facilitated several in person training (classroom) courses for other sports ministry leaders from across North America. We do not have expenses for this portion of our work is minimal as we often reuse materials or have supplies that are household items.
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 November 6, 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 June 2023.
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 November 4, 2026.
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