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Great Neck Wrestling Association

EIN 20-1358191 · Virginia Bch, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO TEACH THE SPORT OF WRESTLING TO YOUTHS UNDER THE AGE OF 18, AND TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN THE SPORT OF WRESTLING AMONG THE PARENTS AND YOUTH OF THE GREAT NECK AREA OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VA AND SURROUNDING LOCALITIES.

Income
$244,238
Spending
$254,390
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
1

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

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (3)
  1. $210,759 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COACHING, SUPERVISION, SPONSORSHIP, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO A DISCIPLINED AND COMPETITIVE PROGRAM FOR AMATEUR WRESTLERS. THROUGH ATHLETIC TRAINING, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, AND FUN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO LEARN WRESTLING WHILE MEETING THE LEARNING CURVE OF THE NEW OR EXPERIENCED WRESTLER. THE TRAINING PROVIDED DEVELOPS IN WRESTLERS THE IDEALS OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, HONESTY, CHARACTER AND RESPECT. THROUGH INTERACTION BETWEEN COACHES AND ATHLETES, THE ORGANIZATION STRESSES THE CONCEPT OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN WORKING AND PLAYING TOGETHER IN CLUB ACTIVITIES SO THAT THE FAMILY CAN BE STRENGTHENED IN THE PROCESS.
  2. $27,754 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COACHING, SUPERVISION, SPONSORSHIP, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO A DISCIPLINED AND COMPETITIVE PROGRAM FOR AMATEUR WRESTLERS. THROUGH ATHLETIC TRAINING, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, AND FUN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO LEARN WRESTLING WHILE MEETING THE LEARNING CURVE OF THE NEW OR EXPERIENCED WRESTLER. THE TRAINING PROVIDED DEVELOPS IN WRESTLERS THE IDEALS OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, HONESTY, CHARACTER AND RESPECT. THROUGH INTERACTION BETWEEN COACHES AND ATHLETES, THE ORGANIZATION STRESSES THE CONCEPT OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN WORKING AND PLAYING TOGETHER IN CLUB ACTIVITIES SO THAT THE FAMILY CAN BE STRENGTHENED IN THE PROCESS.
  3. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COACHING, SUPERVISION, SPONSORSHIP, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO A DISCIPLINED AND COMPETITIVE PROGRAM FOR AMATEUR WRESTLERS. THROUGH ATHLETIC TRAINING, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, AND FUN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO LEARN WRESTLING WHILE MEETING THE LEARNING CURVE OF THE NEW OR EXPERIENCED WRESTLER. THE TRAINING PROVIDED DEVELOPS IN WRESTLERS THE IDEALS OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, HONESTY, CHARACTER AND RESPECT. THROUGH INTERACTION BETWEEN COACHES AND ATHLETES, THE ORGANIZATION STRESSES THE CONCEPT OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN WORKING AND PLAYING TOGETHER IN CLUB ACTIVITIES SO THAT THE FAMILY CAN BE STRENGTHENED IN THE PROCESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on January 15, 2018 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    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 August 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 December 2018.

    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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