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Bbexp Inc

EIN 93-2740997 · Encinitas, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceWeak17 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Raise money for charities through selling signed (by the Bones Brigade) limited edition collectible skateboarddecks and organizing two one-day nostalgia related events relating to the legendary original 1980s "BonesBrigade" skateboard team. Revenue is donated to the following skateboard related charities, including but notlimited to:The Skatepark Project (skate.org)Grind For Life (grindforlife.org)Skateistan (skateistan.org)

Income
$761,907
Spending
$645,893
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 17 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 August 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. $645,893 spent. The organization over many months planned the following three activities for 2023. There are no more 2023activities scheduled for that year.Activity1Sale of signed limited edition skateboard decks.Signed by 8-public figures that are famous originators of skateboarding called, "The Bones Brigade", includingMike McGill and Tony Hawk. The Bones Brigade have had various films, documentaries, and books made of theirlives since the 1980's; hence there is a strong nostalgic demand for fans to meet and greet these legends and alsopay for signed memorabilia.a. Purpose is to sell these skateboard decks online with gross receipts being much larger than cost, with thedifference being primarily the demand for the Bones Brigade signatures in addition to a one-off designedskateboard deck. Each Bones Brigade member donated their time to sign each one of the 600 skateboard decks.This revenue generated will be a significant driver of revenue we can distribute to our chosen skateboard relatedcharities. Having tax exempt status can enable the organization to distribute more revenue to our chosen charities:b. Online through our webstore at www.bbexp.org starting Sept 19. 2023. All 600 skateboards sold out withinfive-weeks.c. All skateboard deck sales are on-line only and sales are processed by our volunteers over a two-month period.As there are many fans willing to help us, the Bones Brigade, we have managed to ensure our non-profit has nopaid employees. Many have donated their time.Activity2THE BONES BRIGADE EXPERIENCE DAY1a: Live VIP day and evening event for 80 VIP guests (ticket purchasers) to meet and greet the Original BonesBrigade members consisting of: live skateboard demonstration, VIP dinner, panel discussion and VIP Q&A, livemusic and photograph with all the Bones Brigade team. The price of ticket also includes various merchandise wecreated for the event and one signed limited edition skateboard deck. This revenue generated from selling 80 VIPtickets is greater than cost and is a significant driver of revenue we will then distribute to our chosen skateboardrelated charities.b and c: Nov 18, 2023. From Noon to 11PM at the Hilton DoubleTree FERA hotel, Anaheim CA and at VANS theBlock, Anaheim CA private skatepark. Many volunteers assisted in this event. We will have approx 130 people atthis event.Activity3THE BONES BRIGADE EXPERIENCE DAY 2a: various live activities on this day to a larger (300) paid audience. All revenue raised goes towards ourorganization. Activities included: Bones Brigade fan Q&A session, signatures and photo opportunity meet andgreet session to each guest, live music (x2), art show and installation.b and c: Nov 19, 2023. From 10:30 to 6:30PM at VANS the Block, Anaheim CA private skatepark. Many volunteersassisted in this event - except for outside security, no paid staff for this event.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 October 13, 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 August 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 April 2024.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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