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Alpharetta Ambush Soccer Club Inc

EIN 20-3777031 · Alpharetta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceWeak42 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ALPHARETTA AMBUSH IS ESTABLISHED TO ORGANIZE AMATUER YOUTH SOCCER WITH THE ULTIMATE OBJECTIVES OF SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT OF BOYS AND GIRLS AGE 8 TO 18 YEARS OLD. IT ESTABLISHES A PROGRAM OF FRIENDLY COMPETITION WITH THE GOAL OF EDUCATING PLAYERS ABOUT SPORTSMANSHIP, TEAMWORK, FELLOWSHIP, COURTESY, DISCIPLINE, AND INTEGRITY.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
33

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $1.0 million spent. THESE EXPENDITURES ARE FOR CLUB MANAGEMENT AND COACHING AND PAID TO THE CLUB PRESIDENT, CLUB ADMINISTRATOR, CLUB AND RECREATIONAL MANAGER, AND COACHES INCLUDING RELATED PAYROLL TAX EXPENSES.
  2. $74,451 spent. THESE EXPENDITURES ARE FOR QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED MATCH REFEREES. THE CLUB PROVIDES TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN BEING MATCH REFEREES. CERTIFICATION IS OBTAINED THROUGH THE UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION. THOSE WHO ARE CERTIFIED ARE PAID TO OFFICIATE MATCHES.
  3. $73,261 spent. THESE EXPENDITURES ARE FOR REGISTRATION FEES AT BOTH THE LEAGUE AND PLAYER LEVELS.
  4. $309,665 spent. -ALL OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE RECREATIONAL PROGRAM, SPECIALIZED TRAINING, ADDITIONAL COACHING, CAMPS, FINANCIAL AID AND UNIFORMS. APPROXIMATELY 90% OF THE MONEY COLLECTED IS SPENT ON THE STATED PURPOSE WITH THE CLUB RETAINING THE BALANCE FOR CLUB ADMINISTRATION. -- -FINANCIAL AID COVERS THE COST OF CITY FEES FOR PLAYERS WHOSE FAMILIES QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL AID UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES.
  5. -ALL OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE RECREATIONAL PROGRAM, SPECIALIZED TRAINING, ADDITIONAL COACHING, CAMPS, FINANCIAL AID AND UNIFORMS. APPROXIMATELY 90% OF THE MONEY COLLECTED IS SPENT ON THE STATED PURPOSE WITH THE CLUB RETAINING THE BALANCE FOR CLUB ADMINISTRATION. -- -FINANCIAL AID COVERS THE COST OF CITY FEES FOR PLAYERS WHOSE FAMILIES QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL AID UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES.

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 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 June 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 May 2007.

    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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