Athletes Without Barriers Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Athletes Without Barriers, Inc. is dedicated to igniting positive change in the lives of young athletes hailing from inner-city and underserved neighborhoods. Our mission is to create a nurturing and holistic environment that empowers the youth to reach their full potential both in the classroom and on the athletic field. All of our programs are free to participants.
- Income
- $8,586
- Spending
- $8,528
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
- $4,000 spent. In the summer of 2024, Athletes Without Barriers, Inc. secured 12 discounted spots for boys from Essex County to participate in Makina Baseball Academy summer program. Makina Baseball Academy accepted all 12 youth participant for a flat rate program fee of $4,000 (making the cost per participant approximately $330 instead of the traditional $1,500 fee charged to enroll in this prestigious program). Athletes Without Barriers, Inc. paid the enrollment fees on behalf of all 12 youth through fundraising. This once in a lifetime opportunity allowed young athletes to train at a highly coveted baseball academy and gain exposure by competing in nine high-level baseball tournaments across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. We worked with our volunteers to ensure all players had transportation, food, and lodging, allowing the student athletes to focus on growth and performance.
- $3,349 spent. During the fall of 2024, Athletes Without Barriers, Inc. collaborated with the recreational baseball programs of Paterson and Passaic to launch an expanded low-cost, safe baseball league. This league featured four teams and served 94 youth between ages 13 and 17 years old. All participants were able to compete in a league-wide tournament.
- $50 spent. Beginning in the fall of 2024, Student-athletes received one-on-one academic support and mental health services through our partnership with Family Empowerment Associates. All participants were required to a complete a minimum of 10 volunteer hours in community service. These initiatives contributed to shaping well-rounded individuals both on and off the field. Athletes Without Barriers, Inc. is committed to academic excellence and our tutoring program emphasizes consistent academic performance and mental resilience.
- $156 spent. Athletes Without Barriers, Inc. invited College Athletics Recruiters from throughout the Northeast to provide guidance through monthly workshops to reinforce the importance of academic excellence in the college recruitment process. Approximately 40 student athletes attended these free academic workshops held at local high schools.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.
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 December 2024.
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 October 21, 2026.
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