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Downtown United Soccer Club Inc

EIN 13-4130051 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE, TRAIN AND INSPIRE YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES IN A POSITIVE, RESPECTFUL, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CITY IN WHICH CHILDREN CAN DEVELOP A LIFELONG LOVE FOR THE GAME AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS BOTH PLAYERS AND PEOPLE.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$4.9 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
182
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$161,327, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 May 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 (6)
  1. $2.9 million spent. ACADEMY: RUN BY PROFESSIONAL COACHING STAFF, THE ACADEMY IS GEARED TOWARDS THE COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH LEVEL PLAYERS LOOKING TO PROGRESS TO THE COLLEGIATE LEVEL AND BEYOND, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS.
  2. $825,120 spent. CAMPS: CAMPS ARE OFFERED DURING SCHOOL BREAKS PROVIDING FUN AS WELL AS TECHNIQUES FOR MASTERING BALL SKILLS AND ADVANCED TRAINING.
  3. $140,814 spent. RECREATION LEAGUE: THE LEAGUE OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PLAYERS TO BUILD FRIENDSHIPS, DEVELOP COMUNITY AND BUILD A PASSION FOR THE GAME THROUGH FRIENDLY COMPETITION.
  4. $120,970 spent. CLASSES: PROFESSIONAL COACHES TEACH INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS, IMPROVING AND REFINING FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS.
  5. $39,608 spent. SOCCER FOR ALL: THE LEAGUE OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL TO ENGAGE IN, AND EXPOLRE THEIR PASSION FOR THE GAME THROUGH FRIENDLY COMPETITION.
  6. $32,649 spent. D-LEAGUE: OPERATES AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN THE RECREATION LEAGUES AND THE ADVANCED ACADEMY PROGRAM FOR PLAYERS DESIRING A MORE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 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 May 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 December 2000.

    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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