Industry Sheriffs Youth Athletic League
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What it says it does
SHOWING YOUTHS A PATH TO A BETTER LIFE THE SHERIFFS YOUTH FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY EXISTS BECAUSE WE BELIEVE SAFE COMMUNITIES DONT JUST HAPPEN. WE BELIEVE IT TAKES VIGILANCE, TEAMWORK AND THE COLLECTIVE DESIRE OF RESIDENTS TO LIVE IN A PLACE WHERE THEY AND THEIR CHILDREN ARE SAFE. THE FOUNDATION EXISTS BECAUSE OUR CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE, AND WE WANT TO EQUIP THEM FOR SUCCESS. IF A CHILD GROWS UP SEEING NOTHING OTHER THAN A CYCLE OF CRIME, DRUGS AND ABUSIVE LIFESTYLES, CHANCES ARE THAT CHILD WILL CONTINUE THE CYCLE. BUT IF THE CHILD SEES A BETTER WAY A PATH TO A PRODUCTIVE, SAFE AND HAPPY LIFE THEY WILL INVARIABLY SIZE UP THE OPTIONS, AND CHOOSE WELL. THROUGH THE FOUNDATIONS VARIOUS PROGRAMS, WE SHOW THEM A PATH TO SUCCESS. THE FOUNDATION AND ITS TEAM OF DEPUTIES, CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS HELP AT-RISK YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY TO GROW, BE HEALTHY AND DEVELOP THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. THROUGH SEVEN MISSION-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS, THE SHERIFFS YOUTH F
- Income
- $281,973
- Spending
- $228,440
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 39.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 39.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 22 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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 December 31, 2024, 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)
- $223,311 spent. PART III, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO COMBAT THE RISE OF GANGS AND GANG ACTIVITY AMONG THOSE YOUTHS MOST SUSCEPTIBLE - BOYS AND GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 AND 17. TO DO THIS THE LEAGUE ORGANIZES AND SCHEDULES COMPETITIVE LEAGUES AND EVENTS ENCOMPASSING FLAG FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, AND BASEBALL. THIS PROGRAM IS AN ONGOING ENTERPRISE AND INVOLVES OPERATIONS AT DIFFERENT PARKS IN ITS SERVICE AREA. IN ADDITION, THE LEAGUE ANNUALLY SENDS OVER 200 AT-RISK YOUTHS TO CAMP C.O.U.R.A.G.E. IN THE LOCAL MOUNTAIN AREAS OVERNIGHT AND ON WEEK LONG CAMP OUTS. THE LEAGUE ALSO CONDUCTS A SCUBA DIVING PROGRAM (S.H.A.R.K.) DESIGNED TO ATTRACT OLDER YOUTHS, WHOSE INTERESTS ARE BEYOND THAT OF THE BASIC PROGRAM SERVICES OFFERED. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THOSE DESIGNED TO ASSIST CHILDREN WHO ARE FAILING IN SCHOOL (S.M.A.R.T), A BICYCLE REPAIR PROGRAM RESULTING IN THE CERTIFICATION OF YOUTHS IN THE REPAIR OF BICYCLES, A LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY, A BOOT CAMP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN INVOLVED DRUGS OR GANGS, OR IN NEED OF DISCIPLINE (VIDA), A YEAR ROUND TENNIS PROGRAM, AND A JUDO PROGRAM. ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE YOUTHS, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS, OFFICIALS AND AWARDS, WHICH ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE REGARDLESS OF THE FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. BY PROVIDING THIS SERVICE, THE LEAGUE HOPES TO DIVERT YOUTHS FROM JOINING GANGS, REDUCE JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND PROVIDE A CONSTRUCTIVE OUTLET FOR YOUTHFUL VIGOR IN THE FORM OF SUPERVISED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE HELPS BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND YOUTHS WHILE ENCOURAGING YOUNG PEOPLE TO STAY IN SCHOOL. TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS, THE LEAGUE IS SUPPORTED ALMOST ENTIRELY BY PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND OPERATES USING VOLUNTEERS AND HAS NO PAID EMPLOYEES. THE CITY OF INDUSTRY HAS CONTRACTED TO PROVIDE TWO DEPUTIES WITH ALL OTHERS PROVIDED BY GRANTS AND COUNTY FUNDING. THE CITY OF INDUSTRY PROVIDES 8 MINI VANS AND 1 15 PASSENGER VAN. THROUGH THE SERVICE DETAILED ABOVE, THE LEAGUE SERVES AN ESTIMATED 6,000 YOUTHS ANNUALLY. NEARLY ONE-THIRD ARE REPEAT PARTICIPANTS AND ARE DRAWN PRIMARILY FROM A 65 SQUARE-MILE AREA SURROUNDING THE INDUSTRY SHERIFF'S STATION. PART III, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO COMBAT THE RISE OF GANGS AND GANG ACTIVITY AMONG THOSE YOUTHS MOST SUSCEPTIBLE - BOYS AND GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 AND 17. TO DO THIS THE LEAGUE ORGANIZES AND SCHEDULES COMPETITIVE LEAGUES AND EVENTS ENCOMPASSING FLAG FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, AND BASEBALL. THIS PROGRAM IS AN ONGOING ENTERPRISE AND INVOLVES OPERATIONS AT DIFFERENT PARKS IN ITS SERVICE AREA. IN ADDITION, THE LEAGUE ANNUALLY SENDS OVER 200 AT-RISK YOUTHS TO CAMP C.O.U.R.A.G.E. IN THE LOCAL MOUNTAIN AREAS OVERNIGHT AND ON WEEK LONG CAMP OUTS. THE LEAGUE ALSO CONDUCTS A SCUBA DIVING PROGRAM (S.H.A.R.K.) DESIGNED TO ATTRACT OLDER YOUTHS, WHOSE INTERESTS ARE BEYOND THAT OF THE BASIC PROGRAM SERVICES OFFERED. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THOSE DESIGNED TO ASSIST CHILDREN WHO ARE FAILING IN SCHOOL (S.M.A.R.T), A BICYCLE REPAIR PROGRAM RESULTING IN THE CERTIFICATION OF YOUTHS IN THE REPAIR OF BICYCLES, A LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY, A BOOT CAMP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN INVOLVED DRUGS OR GANGS, OR IN NEED OF DISCIPLINE (VIDA), A YEAR ROUND TENNIS PROGRAM, AND A JUDO PROGRAM. ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE YOUTHS, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS, OFFICIALS AND AWARDS, WHICH ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE REGARDLESS OF THE FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. BY PROVIDING THIS SERVICE, THE LEAGUE HOPES TO DIVERT YOUTHS FROM JOINING GANGS, REDUCE JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND PROVIDE A CONSTRUCTIVE OUTLET FOR YOUTHFUL VIGOR IN THE FORM OF SUPERVISED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE HELPS BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND YOUTHS WHILE ENCOURAGING YOUNG PEOPLE TO STAY IN SCHOOL. TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS, THE LEAGUE IS SUPPORTED ALMOST ENTIRELY BY PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND OPERATES USING VOLUNTEERS AND HAS NO PAID EMPLOYEES. THE CITY OF INDUSTRY HAS CONTRACTED TO PROVIDE TWO DEPUTIES WITH ALL OTHERS PROVIDED BY GRANTS AND COUNTY FUNDING. THE CITY OF INDUSTRY PROVIDES 8 MINI VANS AND 1 15 PASSENGER VAN. THROUGH THE SERVICE DETAILED ABOVE, THE LEAGUE SERVES AN ESTIMATED 6,000 YOUTHS ANNUALLY. NEARLY ONE-THIRD ARE REPEAT PARTICIPANTS AND ARE DRAWN PRIMARILY FROM A 65 SQUARE-MILE AREA SURROUNDING THE INDUSTRY SHERIFF'S STATION.
- $5,129 spent. PART III, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO COMBAT THE RISE OF GANGS AND GANG ACTIVITY AMONG THOSE YOUTHS MOST SUSCEPTIBLE - BOYS AND GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 AND 17. TO DO THIS THE LEAGUE ORGANIZES AND SCHEDULES COMPETITIVE LEAGUES AND EVENTS ENCOMPASSING FLAG FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, AND BASEBALL. THIS PROGRAM IS AN ONGOING ENTERPRISE AND INVOLVES OPERATIONS AT DIFFERENT PARKS IN ITS SERVICE AREA. IN ADDITION, THE LEAGUE ANNUALLY SENDS OVER 200 AT-RISK YOUTHS TO CAMP C.O.U.R.A.G.E. IN THE LOCAL MOUNTAIN AREAS OVERNIGHT AND ON WEEK LONG CAMP OUTS. THE LEAGUE ALSO CONDUCTS A SCUBA DIVING PROGRAM (S.H.A.R.K.) DESIGNED TO ATTRACT OLDER YOUTHS, WHOSE INTERESTS ARE BEYOND THAT OF THE BASIC PROGRAM SERVICES OFFERED. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THOSE DESIGNED TO ASSIST CHILDREN WHO ARE FAILING IN SCHOOL (S.M.A.R.T), A BICYCLE REPAIR PROGRAM RESULTING IN THE CERTIFICATION OF YOUTHS IN THE REPAIR OF BICYCLES, A LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY, A BOOT CAMP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN INVOLVED DRUGS OR GANGS, OR IN NEED OF DISCIPLINE (VIDA), A YEAR ROUND TENNIS PROGRAM, AND A JUDO PROGRAM. ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE YOUTHS, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS, OFFICIALS AND AWARDS, WHICH ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE REGARDLESS OF THE FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. BY PROVIDING THIS SERVICE, THE LEAGUE HOPES TO DIVERT YOUTHS FROM JOINING GANGS, REDUCE JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND PROVIDE A CONSTRUCTIVE OUTLET FOR YOUTHFUL VIGOR IN THE FORM OF SUPERVISED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE HELPS BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND YOUTHS WHILE ENCOURAGING YOUNG PEOPLE TO STAY IN SCHOOL. TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS, THE LEAGUE IS SUPPORTED ALMOST ENTIRELY BY PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND OPERATES USING VOLUNTEERS AND HAS NO PAID EMPLOYEES. THE CITY OF INDUSTRY HAS CONTRACTED TO PROVIDE TWO DEPUTIES WITH ALL OTHERS PROVIDED BY GRANTS AND COUNTY FUNDING. THE CITY OF INDUSTRY PROVIDES 8 MINI VANS AND 1 15 PASSENGER VAN. THROUGH THE SERVICE DETAILED ABOVE, THE LEAGUE SERVES AN ESTIMATED 6,000 YOUTHS ANNUALLY. NEARLY ONE-THIRD ARE REPEAT PARTICIPANTS AND ARE DRAWN PRIMARILY FROM A 65 SQUARE-MILE AREA SURROUNDING THE INDUSTRY SHERIFF'S STATION.
- PART III, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO COMBAT THE RISE OF GANGS AND GANG ACTIVITY AMONG THOSE YOUTHS MOST SUSCEPTIBLE - BOYS AND GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 AND 17. TO DO THIS THE LEAGUE ORGANIZES AND SCHEDULES COMPETITIVE LEAGUES AND EVENTS ENCOMPASSING FLAG FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, AND BASEBALL. THIS PROGRAM IS AN ONGOING ENTERPRISE AND INVOLVES OPERATIONS AT DIFFERENT PARKS IN ITS SERVICE AREA. IN ADDITION, THE LEAGUE ANNUALLY SENDS OVER 200 AT-RISK YOUTHS TO CAMP C.O.U.R.A.G.E. IN THE LOCAL MOUNTAIN AREAS OVERNIGHT AND ON WEEK LONG CAMP OUTS. THE LEAGUE ALSO CONDUCTS A SCUBA DIVING PROGRAM (S.H.A.R.K.) DESIGNED TO ATTRACT OLDER YOUTHS, WHOSE INTERESTS ARE BEYOND THAT OF THE BASIC PROGRAM SERVICES OFFERED. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THOSE DESIGNED TO ASSIST CHILDREN WHO ARE FAILING IN SCHOOL (S.M.A.R.T), A BICYCLE REPAIR PROGRAM RESULTING IN THE CERTIFICATION OF YOUTHS IN THE REPAIR OF BICYCLES, A LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY, A BOOT CAMP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN INVOLVED DRUGS OR GANGS, OR IN NEED OF DISCIPLINE (VIDA), A YEAR ROUND TENNIS PROGRAM, AND A JUDO PROGRAM. ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE YOUTHS, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS, OFFICIALS AND AWARDS, WHICH ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE REGARDLESS OF THE FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. BY PROVIDING THIS SERVICE, THE LEAGUE HOPES TO DIVERT YOUTHS FROM JOINING GANGS, REDUCE JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND PROVIDE A CONSTRUCTIVE OUTLET FOR YOUTHFUL VIGOR IN THE FORM OF SUPERVISED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE HELPS BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND YOUTHS WHILE ENCOURAGING YOUNG PEOPLE TO STAY IN SCHOOL. TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS, THE LEAGUE IS SUPPORTED ALMOST ENTIRELY BY PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND OPERATES USING VOLUNTEERS AND HAS NO PAID EMPLOYEES. THE CITY OF INDUSTRY HAS CONTRACTED TO PROVIDE TWO DEPUTIES WITH ALL OTHERS PROVIDED BY GRANTS AND COUNTY FUNDING. THE CITY OF INDUSTRY PROVIDES 8 MINI VANS AND 1 15 PASSENGER VAN. THROUGH THE SERVICE DETAILED ABOVE, THE LEAGUE SERVES AN ESTIMATED 6,000 YOUTHS ANNUALLY. NEARLY ONE-THIRD ARE REPEAT PARTICIPANTS AND ARE DRAWN PRIMARILY FROM A 65 SQUARE-MILE AREA SURROUNDING THE INDUSTRY SHERIFF'S STATION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1996.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.
California's Attorney General lists its registration as delinquent as of December 31, 2005. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.
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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