Project Fit America
Project fit america's mission is to raise funds in order to donate healthand fitness programs & equipment to schools, grades 1-8. Since inception,approximatley 577,000 children have directly benefitted …
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Celebrating over 35 years of giving grants to 1000+ schools across 46 states!
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Project fit america's mission is to raise funds in order to donate healthand fitness programs & equipment to schools, grades 1-8. Since inception,approximatley 577,000 children have directly benefitted from our programs.project fit america's mission is to raise funds in order to donatehealth and fitness programs & equipment to schools, grades 1-8 to promotecardiovascular health and lifetime fitness education. Under this umbrellaproject fit america will address, self- esteem, smoking intervention, andfitness as fun, exercise and understanding your body.the program goal is to reverse the lack of fitness in youth and to teachchildren to take personal responsibility for their health. Our objectiveis to give children a positive relationship with their bodies, as adeterrent to the at-risk choices, which face our youth, as they grow older.in addition, project fit america help teachers by providing programs todiffuse aggressive behavior in children through physical activities, whichcause the c
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· vs. 8 similar charities in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Project Fit America with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
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- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 584,479 charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 86% of comparable charities. See the sources
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- a website
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- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyProject Fit America is a registered nonprofit based in Boyes Hot Springs, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 363730823. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $276K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Project Fit America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363730823. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Project Fit America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.
Project Fit America is located in Boyes Hot Springs, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Based on official tax filings, Project Fit America has $276K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
No red flags have been detected for Project Fit America. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Project Fit America holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Celebrating over 35 years of giving grants to 1000+ schools across 46 states! Project Fit America is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.
Yes, donations to Project Fit America are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Project Fit America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363730823, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
PROJECT FIT AMERICA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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San Benito elementary school launches Project Fit America - MyRGV.com
Promoting fitness to children... Westside Elementary holds ribbon cutting on Project Fit America outdoor Fit Pit - Elizabethton Star
Project Fit America playground to open at Kings Mountain Intermediate School - Shelby Star
Agricola Elementary joins Project Fit America - WLOX
Sebree Elementary a model school for Project Fit America - thegleaner.com
Wayside hosts dedication for Project Fit America - Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise
Pecan Park Elementary students in Ocean Springs go for Project Fit America - GulfLive.com
Billy The Panther Kicks Off Project Fit America - Eastern Illinois University Athletics
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 19 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1991
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Project Fit America
- What is Project Fit America?
- Project Fit America is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boyes Hot Springs, United States. Celebrating over 35 years of giving grants to 1000+ schools across 46 states!
- When was Project Fit America founded?
- Project Fit America was founded in 1991.
- Who leads Project Fit America?
- Stacey Cook serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is Project Fit America located?
- Headquartered in Boyes Hot Springs, CA, United States.
- What is Project Fit America's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Project Fit America trustworthy?
- Project Fit America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Project Fit America's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 363730823.
- What is Project Fit America's website?
- http://www.projectfitamerica.org