New England Sports Complex Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
AT FIRST PUSH SYNDICATE, WE ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING WELLNESS BY CREATING, ACTIVATING, AND SUPPORTING INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP, GRIT, AND RESILIENCE. WE BELIEVE THAT INVESTING IN THESE LIFELONG ACTIVITIES WILL EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION TO THRIVE.
- Income
- $1.0 million
- Spending
- $564,624
- Spent on programs
- 71%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 54%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $187,958, general manager and direct
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 165% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1571% 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
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
5 of 253 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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)
- $367,330 spent. PROGRAM 1 - GET ON BOARD - FIRST PUSH STAFF PROVIDES IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL TRAINING FOR SKATEBOARDING METHODOLOGY TO TEACHERS AROUND THE UNITED STATES. TRAINED TEACHERS ARE GRANTED ACCESS TO AN EQUIPMENT LIBRARY OF SKATEBOARDING GEAR AND RESOURCES AS WELL AS EQUIPMENT GRANTS TO ACTIVATE THEIR OWN GET ON BOARD PROGRAM WITH LOCAL CONTROL.
- $14,473 spent. PROGRAM 2 RETREAT SPACE IN ORLAND, MAINE - FIRST PUSH PROVIDES ACCESS TO A LAKESIDE RETREAT SPACE FOR OTHER NON-PROFITS AND SCHOOL-BASED CLUBS THAT SERVE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. THE PURPOSE OF THE SPACE IS TO ENHANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE BEYOND THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND CREATE NEW CONNECTIONS SOCIALLY AND WITH THE OUTSIDE. THE RETREAT ALSO SERVES AS A SEASONAL HUB FOR AN EQUIPMENT LIBRARY IN THE REGION.
- $21,057 spent. PROGRAM 3 - COMMUNITY OUTREACH - FIRST PUSH EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT THEIR LOCAL SCHOOLS AND NON-PROFITS TO ENHANCE EXISTING INITIATIVES. THESE EFFORTS SPAN FROM ASSISTING AT WELLNESS EVENTS TO DOING TRAIL WORK WITH LAND TRUSTS. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE HIGHLY COMPETENT PEOPLE FOR SHORT PERIODS TO UNDER-RESOURCED GROUPS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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