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Southridge Boosters

EIN 93-4574605 · Kennewick, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak43 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SOUTHRIDGE BOOSTERS CLUB EXISTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF BROADENING THE INVOLVEMENT OF STUDENTS, STUDENT FAMILIES, AND THE SCHOOL THROUGH SUPPORT FOR ALL STUDENT ACTIVITIES OF THE INTER-SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS. THE BOOSTER CLUB WORKS TO ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF AS MANY PARENTS AS POSSIBLE IN BOOSTER CLUB PROGRAMS AND IN CONCENTRATED SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL SPORTS, WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE COACHES, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPALS OF THE SCHOOL.

Income
$294,564
Spending
$224,113
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 43%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2026, 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 (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 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 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 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

    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 July 31, 2026, 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)
  1. THE SOUTHRIDGE BOOSTERS CLUB HELD SEVERAL FUNDRAISERS THAT INVOLVED STUDENTS,PARENTS, TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS THAT RAISED MONEY FOR STUDENTS AND ATHLETES OF SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL.
  2. $208,290 spent. THE SOUTHRIDGE BOOSTERS CLUB HELD SEVERAL FUNDRAISERS THAT INVOLVED STUDENTS,PARENTS, TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS THAT RAISED MONEY FOR STUDENTS AND ATHLETES OF SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL.
  3. THE SOUTHRIDGE BOOSTERS CLUB HELD SEVERAL FUNDRAISERS THAT INVOLVED STUDENTS,PARENTS, TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS THAT RAISED MONEY FOR STUDENTS AND ATHLETES OF SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2026, 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 July 2026.

    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 January 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 November 4, 2026.

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