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Boxford Athletic Association Inc

EIN 04-6078451 · Boxford, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ORGANIZE AND ADMINISTER SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR THE BOXFORD, MA COMMUNITY. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE SPORTS PROGRAMS ARE: TO TEACH INDIVIDUAL SPORTS SKILLS, PROMOTE PHYSICAL FITNESS, PROVIDE TEAM SPORT COMPETITION, ENCOURAGE TEAM COOPERATION AND SPORTSMANSHIP, AND TO HAVE FUN.

Income
$587,954
Spending
$485,049
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
21
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$10,800, vice president

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 52 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $312,721 spent. YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMS - BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING, FIELD HOCKEY, FLAG FOOTBALL, SOCCER AND SOFTBALL INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, SUPERVISION AND COMPETITION OFFERED TO YOUTH IN THE TOWNS OF BOXFORD, MIDDLETON AND TOPSFIELD. OVER 2,400 YOUTH AGE 5 TO 19 PARTICIPATE.
  2. $63,927 spent. STILES POND BEACH PROGRAM - SWIMMING LESSONS BY CERTIFIED RED CROSS INSTRUCTORS, ACCESS TO BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL AREA, PLAYGROUND, AND USE OF CANOES, KAYAKS, AND PADDLEBOARDS TO TOWN OF BOXFORD RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $56,246 spent. MENS SOFTBALL PROGRAM - FIELD, EQUIPMENT AND UMPIRES ARE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 200 MEN PARTICIPATING IN THE SOFTBALL LEAGUE.
  4. $25,388 spent. ANNUAL ROAD RACE AND TRIATHLON - TWO ANNUAL RUNNING EVENTS WHOSE NET PROCEEDS ARE USED TO FUND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AT MASCONOMET REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC.
  5. ANNUAL ROAD RACE AND TRIATHLON - TWO ANNUAL RUNNING 25388. 6000. 29264.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 2025.

    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 March 1963.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Ucf Athletic Association Inc (Orlando, FL), EIN 56-2334448. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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