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Active Kids Association of Sport

EIN 03-0545137 · Blaine, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak19 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 60 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PROVIDING SPORTS PROGRAMS AND SPORTS EDUCATION FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. AKA SPORT'S MISSION IS TO GET KIDS MORE ACTIVE THROUGH SPORTS AND EXERCISE BY CREATING AND OFFERING SPORTS PROGRAMS AND HEALTHY OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
143
Volunteers
54
Highest pay
$109,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 161% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 60 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.7 million spent. IN 2024, AKA SPORT ACHIEVED ITS 20TH YEAR AS AN ORGANIZATION, WHILE COMPLETING A RELOOK LOGO AND OVERALL REBRAND, AND BOOSTED PROGRAMS IN EACH QUARTER TO EXEMPLIFY THE CELEBRATORY YEAR. AKA CONTINUES TO OFFER KIDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STAY ACTIVE, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND HAVE FUN, AS WELL AS PROVIDE AN EXCITING VARIETY OF ACTIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, KEEPING CHILDREN ENGAGED AND HEALTHY. FROM AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES TO SCHOOL RELEASE PROGRAMS, SPECIALTY ADD-ONS, AND OUR POPULAR SUMMER CAMP, AKA SPORT CONTINUES TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES.2024 HIGHLIGHTS: - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: AKA SPORT HOSTED AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LOCATIONS ACROSS 7 SCHOOL DISTRICTS - AKA SEALS: ADVANCED SPORTS AND FITNESS PROGRAMMING FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS - FREE FOR ALL EVENTS: 3 TOTAL EVENTS TO PROMOTE ACTIVE, MULTI-SPORT PLAY AT NO COST FOR THE COMMUNITY AND SHOWCASED 1 AT THE TWIN CITIES IN MOTION (MARATHON) IN OCTOBER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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