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Signal Mountain Youth Sports

EIN 93-3570082 · Signal Mountain, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SIGNAL MOUNTAIN YOUTH SPORTS IS TO PROVIDE SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND EDUCATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND PERSONAL GROWTH FOR CHILDREN IN THE SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

Income
$312,121
Spending
$198,898
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 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 36% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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, 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 (4)
  1. $64,621 spent. SIGNAL MOUNTAIN YOUTH SPORTS PROVIDES A STRUCTURED RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH IN THE SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE AREA. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO TEACH FUNDAMENTAL BASKETBALL SKILLS, PROMOTE PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND ENCOURAGE TEAMWORK, DISCIPLINE, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. THE BASKETBALL PROGRAM FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE BY PROVIDING YOUTH WITH SAFE, EDUCATIONAL, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY BENEFICIAL ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $32,939 spent. SIGNAL MOUNTAIN YOUTH SPORTS OPERATES A RECREATIONAL YOUTH FOOTBALL PROGRAM, PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON FLAG FOOTBALL, TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND INSTRUCTIONAL INTRODUCTION TO THE SPORT. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES SKILL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, TEAMWORK, AND UNDERSTANDING OF GAME FUNDAMENTALS IN A NON-CONTACT ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BY FOSTERING DISCIPLINE, COOPERATION, AND CONFIDENCE WHILE ENSURING A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ATHLETIC ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $16,491 spent. SIGNAL MOUNTAIN YOUTH SPORTS PROVIDES A RECREATIONAL YOUTH SOFTBALL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN THE SIGNAL MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON TEACHING SOFTBALL FUNDAMENTALS, IMPROVING ATHLETIC SKILLS, AND ENCOURAGING TEAMWORK AND SPORTSMANSHIP. THE SOFTBALL PROGRAM FURTHERS THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE BY PROVIDING STRUCTURED, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH.
  4. $82,316 spent. SIGNAL MOUNTAIN YOUTH SPORTS PROVIDES ADDITIONAL YOUTH RECREATIONAL SPORTS AND RELATED ATHLETIC PROGRAMMING. THESE ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, TEAMWORK, DISCIPLINE, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN A SUPERVISED AND COMMUNITY-BASED ENVIRONMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2026 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    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 2025.

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

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.

    Recognized by the IRS in January 2026. It is too new to have a track record.

    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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