The Centered Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide youth and families the opportunity to enhance their health through education, scholarships, and community engagement.
- Income
- $48,957
- Spending
- $49,851
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 79%
- Highest pay
- $37,500, executive dir.
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 (3)
- $7,987 spent. Super Kids & Start Strong Stay Strong 5k to promote physical fitness. The Super Kids Fitness Challenge directly impacted approximately 286 youth AND their families. Participating youth engage in an obstacle course demonstrating a variety of different forms of movement and exercise, are challenged to try new things, and learn that fitness can be fun. All participants and their families interact with our Vendor Village that showcases local resources and businesses that share similar values and work with the youth of our community in a positive and healthy way. The Start Strong Stay Strong 5k had 131 registered participants ranging in age from 5-73. This event allows us to encourage movement and family fitness while bringing together members of the community in a positive and healthy way.
- $2,978 spent. Mindful of Me directly impacted 35 girls ages 9-12. The 5 week program gives girls a holistic toolkit that includes information of nutrition, navigating friendships and emotions, self-care, and managing stress and anxiety while learning and practicing a new form of movement/exercise each session. The overall effect, however, is much greater as the girls use these skills when interacting more positively with friends and family
- $2,385 spent. Nutrition Education was delivered to a group of 9 Troy High School Football Seniors. We shared the importance of hydrating and fueling in effective ways while playing a sport.
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 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 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 January 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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: The Foundation (Houston, TX), EIN 92-0742101. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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