Lubbock Game Changers
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Lubbock Game Changers exists to expand access to youth sports, leadership development, and community enrichment opportunities for children and families in West Texas. The organization provides scholarships, athletic programming, mentorship, and community-based initiatives designed to develop character, confidence, teamwork, and leadership through sports and educational experiences. Lubbock Game Changers also works to develop and support facilities and programs that increase opportunities for youth participation, regional events, and positive economic and community impact.
- Income
- $37,383
- Spending
- $3,216
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 66%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 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)
- During 2025, Lubbock Game Changers focused on organizational development, community outreach, fundraising, and building strategic partnerships to support its mission of expanding opportunities for youth through sports, leadership, and community engagement initiatives in West Texas. Key accomplishments included: * Secured funding and donor commitments for the organization's inaugural Game Changer Scholarships, which were awarded to local student-athletes in 2026. * Conducted fundraising and sponsorship development efforts to support future youth programming, scholarships, and community initiatives. * Established relationships with local businesses, community leaders, schools, and nonprofit partners to advance the organization's long-term mission and community impact. * Began planning and development efforts for The HUB Youth Sports & Event Center, a proposed multi-sport and community facility designed to increase access to youth athletics, leadership opportunities, and regional events in West Texas. * Developed organizational infrastructure, branding, outreach materials, and public awareness efforts to support future exempt activities and charitable programming.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 July 2025.
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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