Major League Soccer Players Association
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What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION IS TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC AND OTHER PLAYING CONDITIONS OF THE PLAYERS AND TO MAINTAIN AMICABLE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PLAYERS, COACHES, MANAGERS AND OWNERS IN MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER (MLS); TO PROMOTE GOOD PUBLIC RELATIONS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE SOCCER PROFESSION; TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE AND ADMINISTER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS WITH MLS RESPECTING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT GOVERNING PLAYERS, EXCEPT THAT PLAYERS SHALL RETAIN THE RIGHT, PERSONALLY, TO NEGOTIATE INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL SALARIES; TO HANDLE THE DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES ARISING BY VIRTUE OF AGREEMENTS AND REPRESENTATION, INCLUDING ARBITRATION AND LITIGATION IN FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL COURTS, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES, OR THE LEAGUE OFFICE; TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS AND ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES TO ADVANCE AND SAFEGUARD THEIR WELFARE; TO DEVELOP SUCH PROJECTS AND ENTERPRISES THAT WILL BRING FURTHER BENEFITS TO MEMBERS AS INDIVIDUALS OR THE ASSOCIATION AS AN ENTITY.
- Income
- $8.6 million
- Spending
- $5.3 million
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $590,251, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (1)
- REPRESENT PLAYERS OF MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(5) labor or agricultural 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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 July 2005.
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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