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Football Club Boston Inc

EIN 04-3186168 · Auburn, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair54 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

TO PREPARE AND DEVELOP COMPETENT AND SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE AND PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYERS BY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY SOCCER RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS TO THE TOP SOCCER PLAYERS IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA.THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO PROVIDE ITS PLAYERS OF ALL AGES WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL PROFESSIONAL COACHING AND TRAINING, APPROPRIATE LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION; THE BENEFICIAL SPONSORSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS WITH SOCCER-ORIENTED ASSOCIATIONS, SUPPLIERS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. TO THIS END, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS WITH A COMMITTED AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT, INCORPORATING THE VALUES OF CHARACTER, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND RESPECT FOR ALL ITS PARTICIPANTS, WHILE EMBRACING THE CHALLENGES INHERENT IN A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE ENDEAVOR.

Income
$19,500
Spending
$12,660
Spent on programs
36%
Reserves
-562.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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. $4,567 spent. EDUCATION - PROMOTED EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL BENEFITS OF SOCCER. TEACH FAIR PLAY WITH RESPECT FOR OTHER PLAYERS, COACHES AND REFEREES. EACH LEAGUE SUPPLIED SEASONAL PROGRAM BOOKLET DESCRIBING ATTITUDES EXPECTED AND THE PROPER WAY TO PLAY SOCCER, LEADING TO IMPROVEMENT OF THE SPORT.PLAYER DEVELOPMENT - CLUB ENCOURAGES TEAMS AND PLAYERS TO PARTICIPATE IN CLUB AND LEAGUE ORGANIZED SESSIONS, CLINICS, AND TOURNAMENTS.COMPETITIVE GAMES - FOSTER NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS COMPETITION. ASSIST SOCCER PLAYERS TO TEAM UP WITH AND/OR PLAY AGAINST CHILDREN FROM ALL DIFFERENT TOWNS, STATES AND COUNTRIES. TEAMS AND DIVISIONS ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT AT THE PLAYER LEVEL. SUPPORT FURTHER COMPETITION-THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR ITS TEAMS TO COMPETE NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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