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Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association Inc

EIN 11-2590396 · Garden City South, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EASTERN NEW YORK YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE GAME OF SOCCER FOR THE YOUTH OF EASTERN NEW YORK BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 19-YEARS-OLD, AND TO ENCOURAGE THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH PLAYERS, COACHES, AND ADMINISTRATORS. ALL LEVELS OF SOCCER ARE OFFERED FOR THE RECREATIONAL PLAYER WHO IS OUT TO ENJOY THE GAME AND JUST HAVE FUN; THE CLUB OR TRAVEL TEAM PLAYER WHO ENJOYS THE SPIRIT OF COMPETITION AND THE PREMIER PLAYER WHO IS LOOKING TO PLAY AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
13.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
8
Volunteers
25,000
Highest pay
$101,847, director of operations

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $2.0 million spent. EASTERN NEW YORK YOUTH SOCCER'S GOAL IS TO IDENTIFY PLAYERS OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER ON A CONTINUING AND CONSISTENT BASIS, WHICH WILL LEAD TO INCREASED SUCCESS FOR THE REGIONAL AND U.S. NATIONAL TEAMS.
  2. $163,860 spent. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE U.S. SOCCER FEDERATION, THE EASTERN NEW YORK YOUTH SOCCER COACHING EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS COACHES EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND A PLAYER-CENTERED APPROACH. THE COURSE OPTIONS RELATE DIRECTLY TO SMALL-SIDED GAMES AND THE RESPECTIVE AGE-GROUPS OUTLINED IN THE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES.
  3. $103,639 spent. THE EASTERN NY YOUTH SOCCER STATE CUP IS A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE, SINGLE ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT COMPRISED OF PREMIER AND TOP TIER TEAMS. ADVANCING TEAMS PLAY IN THE FINALS. THE STATE CUP CHAMPIONS IN EACH AGE GROUP ADVANCE TO PLAY IN THE PRESTIGIOUS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. REGIONAL WINNERS PROCEED TO THE U.S. YOUTH SOCCER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 April 1985.

    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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