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Newark Sport and Event Commission

EIN 20-3793039 · Newark, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEVELOP AND ENCOURAGE INTEREST IN SKATING & OTHER SPORTS AS INEXPENSIVE FAMILY RECREATION; MAINTAIN AND INCREASE ALL LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE THREE ICE SPORTS OF HOCKEY, FIGURE SKATING & SPEED SKATING AND PICKLEBALL IN LICKING COUNTY; CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WISHING TO LEARN THESE SPORTS AS WELL AS THOSE WISHING TO PURSUE SKATING BEYOND AN INTRODUCTORY LEVEL; PROVIDE A SUITABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE TRAINING & COMPETITION OF TALENT SKATERS AND HOCKEY PLAYERS; HOST COMMUNITY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES REQUIRING CLEAR SPAN SPACE TO ACHIEVE THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVES; ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY AND SURROUNDING MARKETPLACE THROUGH JOBS, HOSTING OF SKATING COMPETITIONS, HOCKEY AND PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENTS; PROMOTING SHOWS & EVENTS TO ENHANCE GENERAL TOURISM; HAVE THE ARENA BECOME ECONOMICALLY VIABLE THROUGH THE SALE OF ICE TIME, GOODS, PRODUCTS & SERVICES; ESCROW FUNDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT TO ASSURE THE FUTURE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY.

Income
$846,317
Spending
$932,112
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
48
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$77,809, general manager

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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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

    6 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 (2)
  1. $769,885 spent. OPERATION OF ICE ARENA TO PROVIDE LOCAL YOUTH AND CITIZENS OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN ICE ACTIVITIES AND OTHER COMMUNITY PURPOSES.
  2. $8,664 spent. OPERATION OF 8 PICKLEBALL COURTS WHICH PROVIDE YOUTH, LOCAL CITIZENS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS OPPORTUNITIES FOR OPEN PLAY, LEAGUE PLAY, AND INSTRUCTIONAL USE.

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 July 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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