Nonprofit · EIN 95-4457394
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS LEARNING & SERVICE GOALS
Tax-exempt · ANAHEIM, CA 92801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,139,957 | $1,465,103 | -$325,146 | $5,355,160 | $24,686 | $5,330,474 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,783,052 | $1,689,650 | $93,402 | $5,667,197 | $11,577 | $5,655,620 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,226,685 | $1,404,980 | -$178,295 | $5,591,637 | $29,419 | $5,562,218 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,118,327
- of which government grants
- $458,810
- Program service revenue
- $21,630
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $121,680
- Other salaries and wages
- $693,994
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $929,203
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,156
- Occupancy
- $17,571
- Travel
- $6,580
- Depreciation
- $120,481
- Program services (functional)
- $821,652
- Management and general (functional)
- $615,251
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,200
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,667,197
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,355,160
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $24,686
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,330,474
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,911,483
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $980,474
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,350,000
- Gross receipts
- $1,139,957
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE WILK | CHAIR Officer | 40 | $121,680 |
| JERRY O'CONNELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY MACDONALD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRACE CARDONA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BILL TAROMINA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK DOMINGUEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX ESCOBEDO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ISRAEL RAMOS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE WILK | EXECUTIVE DIR. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $122,680 |
| JERRY O'CONNELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY MACDONALD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GRACE CARDONA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BILL TAROMINA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK DOMINGUEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX ESCOBEDO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH SPYKSMA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOROTHY ROSE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ISRAEL RAMOS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE WILK | EXECUTIVE DIR. Officer | 40 | $121,680 |
| JERRY O'CONNELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY MACDONALD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK DOMINGUEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX ESCOBEDO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH SPYKSMA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOROTHY ROSE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ISRAEL RAMOS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GRACE CARDONA | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BILL TAROMINA | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1170 N LA PALMA PARKWAY, ANAHEIM, CA 92801-0000
- In care of
- % DAVE WILK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID WILK, 1170 N LA PALMA PARKWAY, ANAHEIM, CA 92801
- Signed the 990
- DAVE WILK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (714) 956-4625
- Website
- WWW.GOALS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY ADVISORY LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4457394 or by the name GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS LEARNING & SERVICE GOALS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS, LEARNING AND SERVICE (GOALS) IS DEVOTED TO REMOVAL OF BARRIERS SO THAT LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN MAY FREELY ENJOY ORGANIZED SPORTS, ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATION, AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. THE ORGANIZATION CREATES AFTER SCHOOL AND WEEKEND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTHS BUILT AROUND ATHLETICS, LEARNING AND SERVICE ENRICHMENT.
Program accomplishments
- GOALS OPERATES OVER 20 ENRICHMENT AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AGES 6 TO 19 YEARS OF AGE. ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE IN SPECIFICALLY TARGETED DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAMS OPERATE UNDER THREE FUNDAMENTAL THEMES OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN ATHLETICS, LEARNING ENRICHMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO HELP OTHERS.DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR GOALS RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY $359,040 IN DONATED SERVICES AND $857,000 IN DONATED USE OF FACILITIES FROM LOCAL CITIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BUSINESSES IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS. A BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF MAJOR GOALS PROGRAMS OPERATIVE DURING FY 9/30/2025GOALS FOR VALADEZ: PLACENTIA YORBA LINDA SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS PROGRAM OPERATES MONDAY-FRIDAY THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR (LATE AUGUST THROUGH THE FOLLOWING MID-JUNE). GOALS PROVIDES A BLEND OF ALL FREE SERVICES FEATURING DAILY ORGANIZED SPORTS PROGRAMS, HOMEWORK HELP TO ASSURE ALL SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, AND WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS FOR GENERAL ENRICHMENT. PROGRAM YOUTH PARTICIPATION AVERAGED IN THE 90-120 RANGE AND THIS MET STATE AND LOCAL EXPECTATIONS FOR SOLID "ASES" INVOLVEMENT FIGURES FOR THE FULL PROGRAM YEAR. TOTAL (DUPLICATE COUNTS) YOUTH SERVED = 18,000. GOALS FOR OAK VIEW: ALSO CONTINUED TO THRIVE AS AN AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM UNDER CONTRACT WITH OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT IN HUNTINGTON BEACH. THIS GOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM FEATURES FREE DAILY ON-SITE ACTIVITIES FEATURING ATHLETICS, HOMEWORK HELP AND VARIOUS OTHER SUPPORT PROGRAMS. MUCH LIKE THE GOALS FOR VALADEZ PROGRAM. THIS CONTINUES TO BE A MAJOR MONDAY TO FRIDAY AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AT THE OAK VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN HUNTINGTON BEACH. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN OPERATED FOR 12 YEARS IN PARTNERSHIP AND UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT. DAILY PARTICIPATION AVERAGED CLOSE TO 80 UNDERSERVED YOUTH OVER THE 180-DAY PROGRAM PERIOD (TOTALING SOME 14,480 STUDENT TOTALS/DUPLICATE COUNTS). GOALS FOR ABC (A BETTER COMMUNITY): THE GOALS ABC INITIATIVE AND FACILITIES CONTINUED AT FULL CAPACITY THIS YEAR AND FEATURED BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE GOALS CLUBHOUSE (RESTORED BY GOALS IN 2018). GOALS PROVIDED FREE "WALK-IN" AFTER SCHOOL SERVICES FOR AN AVERAGE OF 100 YOUNGSTERS EACH WEEK. IN ADDITION, GOALS HOSTED TWO MAJOR COMMUNITY "CLOTHES DRIVES AND DISTRIBUTED AN ESTIMATED $150,000 WORTH OF DONATED QUALITY CLOTHING TO NEEDY FAMILIES. MULTIPLE FIELD TRIPS TO AREA PARKS AND OTHER MAIN GOALS FACILITIES IN CENTRAL ANAHEIM (WITH FREE BUS TRANSIT) WERE ALSO ARRANGED. DURING THE SUMMER OF 2025 GOALS ALSO OPERATED EXTENDED SUMMER HOURS SO THAT COMMUNITY YOUTH WOULD HAVE A SAFE HARBOR FOR READING, PLAY, AND SOCIALIZING. MULTIPLE OTHER GOALS LOCATIONS: WHICH CONTINUE TO FEATURE AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS AT RIO VISTA, RUBY DRIVE, MELROSE AND TYNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE PLACENTIA YORBA LINDA SCHOOL DISTRICT. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, GOALS PROVIDED A 32 WEEK "LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY" PROGRAM FOR 125 CHILDREN (ALL FREE OF COURSE). THIS INCLUDED A CLASSROOM CURRICULUM, ON-SITE SCHOOL SKILL TRAINING SESSIONS WEEKLY, AND OFF-SITE TRAVEL TO GOALS RINK SITES FOR HOCKEY TRAINING, SCRIMMAGES, SKATING AND ICE HOCKEY GAMES. ALL SERVICES WERE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. GOALS REVIVED OUR "EVERYBODY COUNTS": IN-PERSON SUPPORT FOR OUR DIFFERENTLY ABLED NEIGHBORS. TYPICALLY, THIS WONDERFUL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEARBY NOT FOR PROFIT "MY DAY COUNTS" PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ENRICHMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WITH "DIFFERENT ABILITIES" (ONCE REFERRED TO ERRONEOUSLY AS DISABILITIES!). GOALS HAS OPERATED THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAMS, ART PROGRAMS AND GARDENING PROGRAMS WHILE INTEGRATING SOME SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF, AMERICORPS VOLUNTEERS, PROGRAM INTERNS, AND YOUTH PARTICIPANTS IN OUR GOALS CADETS PROGRAM. SOME 150 PARTICIPANTS ARE TYPICALLY INVOLVED ANNUALLY. GOALS CADETS & THE SUMMER OF SERVICE: TYPICALLY, GOALS OPERATES A MAJOR REGIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS WHICH INCLUDES GOALS PARTICIPANTS FROM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AGE UP THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE AGES. THE PROGRAM HAS FEATURED THE INCLUSION OF "SUMMER ASSOCIATES" SUPPORTED BY THE AMERICORPS VISTA NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM. UNFORTUNATELY, THE SUMMER ASSOCIATES PROGRAM WAS ON HIATUS DUE TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CUTBACKS DURING THE SUMMER OF 2024 AND SUMMER OF 2025. GOALS LEARNED DURING THE WINTER OF 2026 THAT OUR PRIZED "SUMMER OF SERVICE" WILL BE RENEWED AND FORTIFIED BY THE RETURN OF THE AMERICORPS SUMMER ASSOCIATES PROGRAM. WE EXPECT TO RECRUIT ANYWHERE BETWEEN 10 TO 30 SUMMER STAFF TO FILL PROGRAM POSITIONS WHICH ARE SERVICE ORIENTED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN LA COUNTY AND ORANGE COUNTY. DURING THE SUMMER OF '25 WE DID CONDUCT A NUMBER OF PHYSICAL SERVICE PROJECTS WITH LIMITED PARTICIPATION TO CORE GOALS STAFF, ADULT AMERICORPS STAFF SUMMER INTERNS AND A SMALL GROUP OF TEEN GOALS CADETS YOUTH FOR 4 SUMMER WEEKS. WE ALSO HOSTED A MODEST "SPORTS CAMP FOR INCOMING YOUNGSTERS AT AN ADJOINING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FOR SEVERAL WEEKS AS WELL. ANOTHER SERVICE ELEMENT THAT WAS SUSTAINED ON A REDUCED BASIS CENTERED ON SEVERAL DAYS EACH SUMMER WEEK TO IMPROVE GOALS FACILITIES AT OUR "DREAMSCAPE" SPORTS VENUES AND TO HELP BUDDY UP WITH OUR "EVERYBODY COUNTS" THERAPEUTIC RECREATION AND GARDENING PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE "DIFFERENTLY ABLED" PARTICIPANTS. GOALS FOR VALCREST: WE ARE PROUD TO REPORT THAT OUR CONTINUED RESTORATION EFFORTS WERE ON-GOING WITH THE HISTORIC CAMP VALCREST SITE IN THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST DURING MANY MONTHS OF THE 2024 THROUGH CLOSE OF 2025 FY. WE ALSO WERE ABLE TO LAUNCH MULTIPLE MOUNTAIN "EXPEDITIONS" WITH GOALS COACHES LEADING THE WAY WITH GROUPS OF OUR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS. FOR MANY, THIS WAS THEIR FIRST TIME HIKING AND EXPERIENCING A TRUE FOREST ADVENTURE. GOALS LAUNCHED APPROXIMATELY 20 SUCH EXPEDITIONS AND AN EVEN GREATER NUMBER ARE ANTICIPATED FOR THE UPCOMING 2025_26 FY YEAR. GOALS HAS SUSTAINED AND STRENGTHENED AN EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF LA'S RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT AND HAS ALSO BEEN PARTNERING WITH THE USDA/FOREST SERVICE, CALTRANS AND OTHER ENTITIES AS THESE EFFORTS AND OPPORTUNITIES PRESENT THEMSELVES. BY WAY OF BACKGROUND CAMP VALCREST WAS ORIGINALLY DEVELOPED DURING A 10 YEAR PERIOD FROM THE MID 1940'S THROUGH THE 1950'S AS ONE OF MANY ORGANIZATION" CAMPS SANCTIONED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. THE IDEA WAS TO PROVIDE A FOREST EXPERIENCE FOR URBAN YOUTH WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE NEVER HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPRECIATE SUCH AN OPPORTUNITY. GOALS HAS PLEDGED TO ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR RETURNING THIS HISTORIC SITE TO FUNCTIONING AND TO PROVIDE ALL CAMP SPOTS AT NO CHARGE TO LOW INCOME CHILDREN. GOALS HAS NOW SUCCEEDED IN RESTORING CLOSE TO 80% OF THIS SPRAWLING FACILITY AFTER IT WAS CLOSE TO RUIN WHEN OUR ORGANIZATION ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS STEWARDSHIP IN 2022. WE EXPECT TO COMPLETE FULL PHYSICAL RESTORATION BY THE CLOSE OF CALENDAR 2026 AND STEADILY EXPAND HIGH NEED YOUTH ACCESS FOR WILDERNESS EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES FOR DECADES TO COME!GOALS FOR MAGNOLIA SCIENCE ACADEMY: THIS NEW PARTNERSHIP TOOK ROOT DURING THE SUMMER OF 2025 AND WE EXPECT EXPANSION EFFORTS TO CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE YEARS TO COME. GOALS HAS DESIGNED A MODEL TO PROVIDE EXPERT "LEARN TO PLAY" COACHING CLINICS FOR ALL ENROLLED YOUTH AT THIS NEXT DOOR PUBLIC CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THAT SCHOOL IS EXPECTED TO GROW FROM THE EARLY FIRST YEAR ENROLLMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 80 STUDENTS TO MORE THAN 200 IN THE NEXT YEAR OR TWO. POTENTIALLY GOALS WILL ALSO ROLL OUT BOTH A DAY-TIME ACTIVITY PROGRAM, AFTERSCHOOL TEAM ACTIVITY PROGRAM AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AS WELL.Expenses $821,652 · revenue $1,139,957
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-4457394
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,355,160
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,139,957
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,139,957 | $1,465,103 | $5,355,160 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,783,052 | $1,689,650 | $5,667,197 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,226,685 | $1,404,980 | $5,591,637 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,764,025 | $1,418,563 | $5,766,668 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-4457394).
Questions about GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS LEARNING & SERVICE GOALS
- What is the EIN of GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS LEARNING & SERVICE GOALS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS LEARNING & SERVICE GOALS is 95-4457394.
- Is GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS LEARNING & SERVICE GOALS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS LEARNING & SERVICE GOALS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS LEARNING & SERVICE GOALS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS LEARNING & SERVICE GOALS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS LEARNING & SERVICE GOALS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS LEARNING & SERVICE GOALS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DAVID WILK.
- Who are the officers and directors of GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS LEARNING & SERVICE GOALS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,680 (DAVE WILK, CHAIR).
- How much revenue does GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS LEARNING & SERVICE GOALS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,139,957, expenses of $1,465,103 and total assets of $5,355,160 at year end.
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