Deptford Soccer Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE DEPTFORD SOCCER ASSOCIATION IS COMPOSED OF VOLUNTEERS THAT STRIVE TO PROVIDE A YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL POSSIBLE. THE ASSOCIATION FOCUSES ON THE IDEALS OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, FAIR PLAY, AND RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY. THE ASSOCIATION STRIVES TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE GAME OF SOCCER TO IMPROVE ONE'S SKILLS AND TEAMWORK.
- Income
- $234,850
- Spending
- $306,930
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 1.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 33% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% 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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2519 of 19 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or 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 (2)
- $304,835 spent. YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE PROGRAM. THE YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR KIDS FROM AGE 3 TO 17 YEARS OLD. OUR RECREATION PROGRAM WHICH IS A LEAGUE PLAYED WITHIN THE CLUB IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OUR YOUNGEST KIDS A SAFE PLACE TO GROW AND LEARN THE SPORT OF SOCCER. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN U3 TO U12. THE PROGRAM HAS TWO SEASONS SPRING AND FALL. THE CLUB PROVIDES INSURANCE, FIELD MAINTENANCE, PREPARATION OF GAME FIELDS (PAINT, GOALS, CORNER FLAGS), SUPPLIES TO OUR COACHES (BALLS, CONES, PINNIES), UNIFORMS , AND THE COORDINATION FOR PRACTICE AND GAMES. THE TRAVEL LEAGUE PARTICIPATES IN THE SOUTH JERSEY SOCCER LEAGUE AND THE SOUTH JERSEY GIRLS SOCCER LEAGUE. OUR SEASONS FOR TRAVEL LEAGUE ARE SPRING AND FALL. THE CLUB PROVIDES MAINTENANCE FOR THE FIELDS, PREPARATION OF THE GAME FIELDS FOR PLAY (PAINT, GOALS, CORNER FLAGS), LIGHTS TO PRACTICE, INSURANCE, UNIFORMS FOR THE PLAYERS, AND REGISTRATION INTO THE LEAGUE.
- $2,095 spent. SOCCER TOURNAMENTS. THE DEPTFORD SOCCER ASSOCIATION HOSTS SOCCER TOURNAMENTS DURING THE YEAR. THESE TOURNAMENTS FURTHER ENHANCE OUR MISSION OF PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH A SAFE PLACE TO PLAY SOCCER. THE TOURNAMENT PROCEEDS ARE USED TO HELP LOWER THE COSTS OF PLAYING FOR THE CHILDREN IN OUR PROGRAM. THE TOURNAMENTS ARE TYPICALLY 2 TO 3 DAYS AND HOSTS TEAMS FROM ALL OVER THE REGION AT DIFFERENT AGES AND SKILL LEVEL. THE TOURNAMENT AGES ARE USUALLY U8 TO U17.
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2012.
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 March 2012.
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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