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Boston Area Youth Soccer League Inc

EIN 04-2741951 · Framingham, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ORGANIZE YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUES IN MASSACHUSETTS OFFERING DIFFERENT LEVELS OF COMPETITION FOR BOYS AND GIRLS GRADES 3 TO 12 AND PG.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
2
Volunteers
53
Highest pay
$6,460, 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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    53 of 53 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $1.6 million spent. SOCCER PROGRAMS - BAYS ARRANGES OVER 14,000 GAMES BETWEEN OVER 1,500 TEAMS AND 23,000 PLAYERS FROM 53 MASSCHUSETTS CITIES AND TOWNS. REFEREES ARE ASSIGNED AND PAID FOR EACH GAME. A GUIDEBOOK IS PUBLISHED ANNUALLY ON BAYS' WEBSITE. BAYS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAVEL SOCCER LEAGUES IN THE US, OFFERING DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PLAY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS FROM GRADES 3 TO 12 AND PG FROM DIVISION 1 (VERY COMPETITIVE)TO DIVISION 4 (RECREATIONAL).
  2. SOCCER PROGRAMS - BAYS ARRANGES OVER 14,000 GAMES BETWEEN OVER 1,500 TEAMS AND 23,000 PLAYERS FROM 53 MASSCHUSETTS CITIES AND TOWNS. REFEREES ARE ASSIGNED AND PAID FOR EACH GAME. A GUIDEBOOK IS PUBLISHED ANNUALLY ON BAYS' WEBSITE. BAYS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAVEL SOCCER LEAGUES IN THE US, OFFERING DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PLAY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS FROM GRADES 3 TO 12 AND PG FROM DIVISION 1 (VERY COMPETITIVE)TO DIVISION 4 (RECREATIONAL).
  3. SOCCER PROGRAMS - BAYS ARRANGES OVER 14,000 GAMES BETWEEN OVER 1,500 TEAMS AND 23,000 PLAYERS FROM 53 MASSCHUSETTS CITIES AND TOWNS. REFEREES ARE ASSIGNED AND PAID FOR EACH GAME. A GUIDEBOOK IS PUBLISHED ANNUALLY ON BAYS' WEBSITE. BAYS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAVEL SOCCER LEAGUES IN THE US, OFFERING DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PLAY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS FROM GRADES 3 TO 12 AND PG FROM DIVISION 1 (VERY COMPETITIVE)TO DIVISION 4 (RECREATIONAL).

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 November 6, 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 April 1982.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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