Water Polo Referee Association of Wa
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The association's goal is to enrich and enhance the educational development of more than one thousand high school student athletes by providing a safe and enjoyable competitive experience while playing water polo. Through participation in a team sport, students learn lessons that last a lifetime, including teamwork, commitment, personal sacrifice, winning and losing graciously, respect for self, and respect for others.WPRA-WA strives to achieve this goal primarily by providing training and support for water polo officials and coaches at all levels of experience and by assigning referees to officiate high school league games, tournaments, and championships. We also provide people with an opportunity to "give back" to the sport, come full circle if you will, through officiating, score table staffing, and other supportive roles.
- Income
- $104,064
- Spending
- $107,640
- Reserves
- 11.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 80 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $3,999 spent. 1. At the conclusion of each season, the WPRA-WA hosts two championship tournaments, which represent the highest level of achievement possible for high school water polo teams in the state. Unlike the regular season, qualifying teams are not charged to take part in these tournaments, which eliminates a financial obstacle for participation. WPRA-WA produces both events and pays for things like pool rental, referee and score table officials, and team awards through ticket and merchandise sales.
- $438 spent. 2. Water polo referees and required to know the rules of the game and how to apply them. In advance of each season, referee training is provided to all new recruits and coaches are invited to attend these sessions too. Returning officials must attend a minimum of four hours of instruction each season. All participants, whether they attend training or not, receive a copy of the rule book, points of emphasis for the season, and links to online, self-guided training. Before the season starts, "in person" training is offered using online conference technology that allows face to face instruction, discussion, video play-by-play study, and a collaborative learning experience. Typically, sessions total 8-12 hours depending on the experience of the attendees. New referees must also work a minimum number of games with a more experienced official before being released to officiate with other referees. Formal and informal training for all referees is ongoing throughout the season, primarily at tournaments.
- $89,741 spent. 3. The high school league season runs for 10 weeks in the Fall (boys season) and 10 weeks in the Spring (girls season). With approximately 25-30 high schools in the Puget Sound Region participating each season, there are hundreds of league and tournament games each season. WPRA-WA oversees the league schedule using an online tool that allows coaches and athletic directors to actively manage their home games and plan accordingly for away games, and provides referee coordinators the ability to assign officials to games and communicate changes quickly when necessary.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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