East Oakland Boxing Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION IS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION AND MENTORING, PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS, PROVIDING CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, DEVELOPING YOUTH LEADERS, AND BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $430,928
- Spending
- $539,371
- Spent on programs
- 55%
- Reserves
- -2.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 60%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $165,000, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 18 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 31% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 52% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1555% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 84 out of 100.
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
- $297,976 spent. Youth Education, After-School, Summer Camp, and Wellness Enrichment EOBA provided free after-school and summer enrichment programs for East Oakland youth ages 5 to 18. Services included homework help, literacy support, mentoring, social-emotional learning, sports and outdoor activities, arts, gardening, nutrition education, and healthy meals/snacks. Programs promoted academic growth, wellness, confidence, positive peer relationships, and safe year-round engagement. FutureWorks Youth Workforce Development and Leadership EOBA operated FutureWorks, a paid youth workforce and leadership program for young people ages 15 to 24. Participants gained hands-on work experience in youth mentoring, program support, administration, food distribution, gardening, events, outreach, and facilities support, while receiving job readiness training, financial literacy, digital skills, coaching, and leadership development. Food Distribution, Community Education, and Community Hub Services EOBA provided food distribution, community education, resource connection, and family engagement services for East Oakland residents. Through its food justice model, EOBA distributed fresh produce, pantry staples, household items, and community resources while also promoting nutrition education, gardening, cooking, and wellness. EOBA hosted community events, educational workshops, resource fairs, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly activities that connected youth and families to services, partners, and supportive relationships. As a trusted community hub, EOBA offered safe, accessible spaces that supported health, stability, leadership, and community connection.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 August 1985.
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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