I Am Underdog Inc

What it reported doing in 2025

Part III Line 28 Program Service Accomplishments In 2025, I AM UNDERDOG, INC. (IAU) completed its first official year of programming, delivering transformative experiences centered on confidence, mindset development, leadership, and mental wellness for student-athletes and young leaders across the DMV and Chicago regions. Through partnerships with 8 schools, universities, and youth programs, IAU directly engaged more than 485 students, student-athletes, and coaches, 90% of whom come from underserved communities, in workshops, team sessions, and leadership conversations designed to strengthen self-belief, build resilient mindsets, and develop future leaders. Partner Programs & Demographics Impacted Banner School (Chicago) - 20 students (all males; 18 African American) Susquehanna Township High School - 70 students (all males; 85% African American and Hispanic) and 10 coaches Elizabeth Seton High School - 150 students (all females; 95% African American and Hispanic) with 20 coaches and parents The SEED School - 50 students (all males; 95% African American and Hispanic) and coaches Next One Up Program - 80 students (all males; 95% African American) Towson University / Cristo Rey High School - 50 students (30 female, 20 males; 100% African American, Hispanic, and Indian) Coppin State University Basketball Team - 35 student-athletes (all males; 98% African American) and coaches Coppin State University Data Analytics Program - 20 students (10 female, 10 males; 100% African American) Across these engagements, IAU helped young people: Strengthen confidence in their identity and personal potential Develop a championship mindset rooted in resilience, discipline, and accountability Build leadership skills that translate from the classroom and locker room to their communities and future careers Mental Wellness & Safe Spaces for Dialogue A cornerstone of IAUs work is its Barbershop / Locker-room Talks, which focus on mental wellness and emotional resilience. These sessions create psychologically safe spaces where students can openly discuss the pressures, struggles, and challenges they face in school, sports, and life. By fostering trust, vulnerability, and authentic conversation, IAU encourages young people to talk, engage, and seek support rather than detach or isolate themselves. This work is especially important as suicide rates among young people continue to rise nationwide. Through these conversations, participants learn to: Express their struggles and challenges openly Support peers through shared experiences Develop healthy coping strategies and solution-focused thinking Build a community of trust, accountability, and support These dialogues are designed to break the silence around mental health, ensuring young people know they are not alone and that solutions and support systems exist. Building Momentum for 2026 To support continued impact, IAU hosted its inaugural fundraising event in Fall 2025, a vibrant evening featuring a live concert, tequila tasting, and tapas reception. During the program, Founder & CEO Tony Covington shared the organizations long-term vision to: Expand Barbershop / Locker-room Talks focused on mental wellness Launch Underdog University Establish IAU chapters in schools across the region Grow into an international movement empowering students and athletes The evening concluded with a powerful Mission Moment, generating commitments for 7 Barbershop / Locker-room Talks and securing funding for 10 total talks as IAU enters 2026. 2025 Impact by the Numbers 485+ students, student-athletes, and coaches impacted 8 partner schools and youth programs across two regions 90% of participants from underserved communities 10 Barbershop / Locker-room Talks funded for 2026 1 successful inaugural fundraising event launching future growth As IAU moves into 2026, the organization is positioned to expand its reach-equipping more young people with the confidence, mindset, leadership skills, and mental wellness support needed to

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 28.3%; rating input score 28
• Program expense ratio: 41.5%; rating input score 42

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 31.8%; rating input score 83; 83rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.47; rating input score 36; 36th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: Limited
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 63; 63rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: Limited
• Revenue growth: Limited
• Asset growth: Limited