Civic Intelligence

Matt Ward Exploring on Association Inc.

EIN 83-2327939 • 501(c)3 • Long Beach, CA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE P30

Profile

The Matt Ward Exploring On Association's mission is to assist young men and women in the Police Explorer Program with related costs and expenses. We want to take down any financial barrier to be a Police Explorer. We also provide college or trade school grants under $5000 to Explorers pursuing careers in Criminal Justice.

5318 E 2nd St Box 684Long Beach, CA 90803

exploringon.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2025

Net Margin

13th percentile

-36%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE P30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P30 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P30 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$21,500

Down $8,418 (-28%) from 2024

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$21,500

Down $8,418 (-28%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$23,704

Down $6,401 (-21%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$32,122

Up $259 (+0.8%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$8,418

Down $6,660 (-379%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2024: $29,918Net Assets 2024: $29,9182024Assets 2025: $21,500Net Assets 2025: $21,5002025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$21,500
Liabilities-
Net Assets$21,500
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth30th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2024: $30,105Expenses 2024: $31,863Net Income 2024: -$1,7582024Revenue 2025: $23,704Expenses 2025: $32,122Net Income 2025: -$8,4182025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$23,704
Expenses$32,122
Net Income-$8,418
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$21,500
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$21,500
Revenue
$23,704
Expenses
$32,122
Net income
-$8,418
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.5$21.5$23.7$32.1$8.42
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$29.9$29.9$30.1$31.9$1.76
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 25, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$47,960
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Matt Ward Exploring On Association's mission is to assist young men and women in the Police Explorer Program with related costs and expenses. We want to take down any financial barrier to be a Police Explorer. We also provide college or trade school grants under $5000 to Explorers pursuing careers in Criminal Justice.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Matt Ward Exploring On Association provided education grants to 12 Police Explorers from Explorer Posts in Orange County, CA.$31,000$31,000
Provided boots to an Explorer who needed them and couldn't spare the funds to buy them.$75$75
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
David OpstadSecretary/TreasurerPT$0--
Gloria OpstadPresidentPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
5th Annual Fundraiser Featuring Redneck Rodeo$50,226$36,146$1,897$34,249
Event 2-$0-$0
Total Events$50,226$36,146$20,491$15,655
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Matt Ward Exploring on Association Inc
EIN
83-2327939
Phone
5627560774
Address
5318 E 2nd St Box 684, Long Beach, CA 90803

Signing Officer

Name
David Opstad
Title
Secretary/Treasurer
Phone
5627560774
Signed
2026-03-25
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, Line 10

“12 higher education scholarships each under $5000, totaling $31,000 and boots for an Explorer for $75.”

Part I, Line 16

“Testing transactions, filing and prep fees.”

Part I, Line 20

“Change in inventory valuation.”

Raw XML Appendix178 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0David Opstad
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum05627560774
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0296 Claremont Ave
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Long Beach
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd090803
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt026190
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt018118
IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt08663
IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt00
IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd0false
IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt0-8418
IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd0true
IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt029918
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt021500
IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt039297
IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt031075
IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt047960
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InitialReturnInd0X
IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd0false
IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd0X
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt029918
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt021500
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt029918
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt021500
IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt0382
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt010.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt110.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm0David Opstad
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm1Gloria Opstad
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt0Secretary/Treasurer
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt1President
IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd0false
IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd0false
IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt03728
IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt03382
IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990EZ/OtherEmployeePaidOver100kCnt00
IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt0137
IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt0The Matt Ward Exploring On Association's mission is to assist young men and women in the Police Explorer Program with related costs and expenses. We want to take down any financial barrier to be a Police Explorer. We also provide college or trade school grants under $5000 to Explorers pursuing careers in Criminal Justice.
IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt0528
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt0The Matt Ward Exploring On Association provided education grants to 12 Police Explorers from Explorer Posts in Orange County, CA.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt1Provided boots to an Explorer who needed them and couldn't spare the funds to buy them.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt031000
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt175
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt031000
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt175
IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd0X
IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt024256
IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt015041
IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0CA
IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd0false
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt00
IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt032122
IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt031075
IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt023704
IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd0false
IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationAssocInd0X
IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt0https://ExploringOn.org
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt08663
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt019312
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt011519
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt04310
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt06468
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt050272
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt039297
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt035406
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt037527
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0175
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt0112405
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/Post1975UBTIGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt0162677
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrganizationsCnt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt047960
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt054718
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt049046
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt04485
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt06468
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt0162677
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt047960
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt054718
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt049046
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt04485
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt06468
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt0162677
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CashPrizesTotalEventsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt014080
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt014080
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt020491
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentEvent1Amt05350
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt05350
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm05th Annual Fundraiser Featuring Redneck Rodeo
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt050226
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt050226
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt036146
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent2Amt00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt036146
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt015655
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt01897
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt01897
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt013244
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt013244
IRS990ScheduleG/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 990 figures represent the calendar year. The Schedule G represents the unique event that occurred in 2025 but was funded starting 3/26/24.
IRS990ScheduleG/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0The costs for the event began 3/26/24 and ended 3/10/25 so they are different than the calendar year
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt012 higher education scholarships each under $5000, totaling $31,000 and boots for an Explorer for $75.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Testing transactions, filing and prep fees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Change in inventory valuation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 10
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part I, Line 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part I, Line 20
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02025-03-06 01:10:19Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0David Opstad
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0Secretary/Treasurer
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum05627560774
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02026-03-25
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0MATT WARD EXPLORING ON ASSOCIATION INC
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0MATT
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0832327939
ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum05627560774
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt05318 E 2nd St Box 684
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0Long Beach
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd090803
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02026-03-26T01:56:12Z
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990EZ
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02025-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02025-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02025

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.