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Columbus Cardinal Athletic Foundation

A tax-exempt nonprofit in Columbus, Texas, classified by the IRS as recreational clubs. For the year ending Dec 2025 it reported $0 in revenue.

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What it says it does

“To provide financial support for all Columbus Independent School District athletic teams in areas where state and district resources fall short”From the organization's Form 990-EZ for the year ending Dec 2025, as written (including spelling); all-capital text shown in normal capitalization.

IRS facts

Type: Recreational clubs (IRS activity code N50)

Mailing city (IRS): Columbus, Texas 78934

EIN: 39-3222867

Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2025, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.

Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $0 (year ending Dec 2025)

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Columbus Cardinal Athletic Foundation finances

From the annual returns the group files with the IRS (Form 990, or the shorter Form 990-EZ for smaller groups), 1 filed year. Net assets are what it owns minus what it owes; management and general is office, admin and insurance cost. A dash means not reported (the short form does not ask for employees or volunteers). Each figure links to that year's return. A year is left out when no return is in the IRS e-file data; that does not mean the group was inactive.

Revenue and expenses by yearDec 2025: revenue $0, expenses not reported Total revenueTotal expenses $0Dec '25
Year endingDec 2025
Total revenue$0
Total assets$0
Net assets$0
IRS formForm 990-EZ

Only one return is loaded, so we show no growth label.

Source: IRS Form 990 Series Downloads (the returns open on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, which republishes the IRS files). Figures are as the organization filed them. Texas nonprofit.

Around Columbus and its county

Colorado County, Texas: the Census Bureau estimates about 5,026 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 12 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 2.4 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.

This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Licensed programs in Columbus

4 licensed child care centers are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.

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Questions about Columbus Cardinal Athletic Foundation

What is Columbus Cardinal Athletic Foundation's EIN?

Columbus Cardinal Athletic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-3222867. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

Is Columbus Cardinal Athletic Foundation a nonprofit?

Yes. The IRS lists Columbus Cardinal Athletic Foundation in Columbus, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2025. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

Are donations to Columbus Cardinal Athletic Foundation tax-deductible?

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Columbus Cardinal Athletic Foundation as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

What does Columbus Cardinal Athletic Foundation do?

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "To provide financial support for all Columbus Independent School District athletic teams in areas where state and district resources fall short" The IRS classifies it as: Recreational clubs.

How much money does Columbus Cardinal Athletic Foundation take in?

For the year ending Dec 2025, Columbus Cardinal Athletic Foundation reported total revenue of $0 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

Do you run this organization?

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Free forms for recreation and club nonprofits

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.

Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.

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