Home Countries United States Project Fit America
Project Fit America logo

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 …

Boyes Hot Springs, CA EIN: 363730823 (IRS) Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Project Fit America

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.

Make your donation
87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Project Fit America

Celebrating over 35 years of giving grants to 1000+ schools across 46 states!

Founded
Headquarters
Boyes Hot Springs, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit · NTEE Z99Z

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.21%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (77%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Project Fit America with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 1,276,615 charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore United States
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Project 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

ST
Stacey C•••
Executive Dir.

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

See full names, roles, and stories

4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.

Already have an account? Log in
Sign up to view

Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
San Benito elementary school launches Project Fit America - MyRGV.com
Nov 2019
myrgv.com
Promoting fitness to children... Westside Elementary holds ribbon cutting on Project Fit America outdoor Fit Pit - Eliza
Sep 2019
elizabethton.com
Project Fit America playground to open at Kings Mountain Intermediate School - Shelby Star
Oct 2018
www.shelbystar.com
Agricola Elementary joins Project Fit America - WLOX
Nov 2017
www.wlox.com
Sebree Elementary a model school for Project Fit America - thegleaner.com
Oct 2016
www.thegleaner.com
Wayside hosts dedication for Project Fit America - Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise
Sep 2015
www.examiner-enterprise.com
Pecan Park Elementary students in Ocean Springs go for Project Fit America - GulfLive.com
Oct 2011
www.gulflive.com
Billy The Panther Kicks Off Project Fit America - Eastern Illinois University Athletics
Oct 2008
eiupanthers.com

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
See all cause areas in United States

Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 19 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Are you the owner or a board member?

If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.

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