2025-12-18T14:42:17-07:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 208441552 AMERICAN YOUTH FOOTBALL INC The Cobra Foundation AMER 6788273065 12 Creekside Way Newnan GA 30265 DeAndre Franklin Founder/President 7708709879 2025-04-15 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 5277 X X www.tcfoutlaws.com X X LLC 50000 X 30000 5000 15000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50000 0 0 0 0 15800 500 34000 50300 -300 600 0 300 600 300 0 0 0 0 600 300 0 0 600 300 Youth Enrichment Programs and Mentorships To operate charitable youth athletic programs that support physical fitness, character development, and positive youth development through organized football and cheer activities. Youth Football and Cheer Athletic Programs The COBRA Foundation organized and operated youth football and cheer programs for children ages 5-14, providing structured athletic participation, coaching, and league competition under the American Youth Football framework. The program emphasized physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Approximately 350 youth participants benefited from organized practices, games, and supervised athletic instruction during the reporting year. 0 47000 Program 2: Youth Development, Mentorship, and Character Building The organization provided mentorship and youth development activities integrated into athletic programming, focusing on leadership, accountability, respect, and positive decision-making. Coaches and volunteers served as mentors and role models, reinforcing life skills, academic responsibility, and community values. Approximately 350 youth participants benefited from ongoing mentorship and structured guidance. 0 1500 Program 3: Community Engagement and Volunteer Support The COBRA Foundation engaged parents, coaches, and community volunteers to support youth athletic and development programs through event staffing, supervision, and community service activities. These efforts enhanced program safety, accessibility, and overall quality while fostering community involvement and volunteerism. Approximately [insert number] volunteers and community members supported or benefited from these activities. 0 1500 50000 DeAndre Franklin Founder / President 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GA DeAndre Franklin 12 Creekside Way Newnan GA 30265 7708709879 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 50000 50000 50000 50000 50000 250000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50000 50000 50000 50000 50000 250000 250000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50000 50000 50000 50000 50000 250000 1 0 0 0 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Uniforms;18000|League Fees;7000|Insurance;2000|Game Day Fees;7000^Total;34000^ Organization: The COBRA Foundation Group Exemption: American Youth Football (GEN 5277) The COBRA Foundation respectfully requests abatement of any penalties associated with the late filing of Form 990-EZ due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect. During the applicable filing period, the organization experienced an administrative transition related to volunteer leadership and financial recordkeeping. As a small, volunteer-run nonprofit operating under the American Youth Football group exemption, the organization relies on limited administrative resources. During this transition, there was a misunderstanding regarding filing responsibilities and timing under the group exemption structure, which resulted in the Form 990-EZ not being submitted by the original due date. Once the oversight was identified, the organization promptly gathered the required financial records and completed the Form 990-EZ as accurately and completely as possible. The organization has since implemented corrective measures to prevent future late filings, including assigning clear responsibility for annual IRS filings, establishing internal filing reminders, and confirming filing requirements annually with the group exemption holder. The COBRA Foundation has no intent to avoid its reporting obligations and has made every effort to remain compliant with IRS requirements. This late filing was an isolated administrative error and corrective actions have been taken to ensure timely compliance going forward. We respectfully request that the IRS consider this explanation as reasonable cause and waive any penalties assessed.