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Kare Youth League

EIN 95-1869644 · Arcadia, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KARE YOUTH LEAGUE IS A FULL SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN THAT ENCOURAGES CHARACTER VALUES LIKE FAITHFULLNESS, RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT AND TEAMWORK THROUGH ITS FACILITIES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TEAM SPORTS, CAMPING AND OUTINGS

Income
$7.6 million
Spending
$7.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
53.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
113
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$88,528, president

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 53.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (3)
  1. $3.1 million spent. KARE YOUTH LEAGUE ENCOURAGES CHARACTER VALUES LIKE FAITHFULNESS, RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT AND TEAMWORK IN APPROXIMATELY 1,200 CHILDREN GRADES K-12 THROUGH AGE AND ABILITY ORIENTED TEAM SPORTS. MEMBERS ATTEND CLUB-MEETINGS, PRACTICES AND GAMES AT KARE FACILITIES IN ARCADIA, IRWINDALE, AND COVINA, CALIFORNIA UP TO FOUR TIMES PER WEEK. EACH TEAM IS GUIDED BY A TRAINED LEADER TO CREATE A POSITIVE TEAM ATMOSPHERE WHERE EACH MEMBER IS ENCOURAGED TO MAKE GOOD CHOICES IN LIFE. MEMBERS WITH THEIR TEAMS AND LEADERS ALSO ATTEND CAMPS AND TAKE FIELD TRIPS TOGETHER. ADDITIONALLY, KARE RENTS ITS FACILITIES TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE RECREATION AND CHARACTER VALUES.
  2. $3.5 million spent. KARE YOUTH LEAGUE OPERATES TWO PRIVATE COLLEGE PREP SCHOOLS FOR ITS MEMBERS. PEARL PREP IS FOR GRADES K-6 WITH APPROXIMATELY 170 STUDENTS ENROLLED. RIO HONDO PREP IS FOR GRADES 7-12 WITH APPROXIMATELY 180 STUDENTS ENROLLED. RIO HONDO PREP AND PEARL PREP ARE ACCREDITED BY WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
  3. $362,074 spent. KARE YOUTH LEAGUE OWNS AND OPERATES A CAMPING FACILITY UNDER THE NAME MOUNT KARE. THE CAMP IS LOCATED IN THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST JUST ABOVE WRIGHTWOOD, CA. IT SERVES THE SCHOOLS AND CLUB, AS WELL AS OTHER SIMILAR GROUPS, BOTH SUMMER AND WINTER. THIS FACILITY IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCATION.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1965.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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