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United States Bowling Congress Inc

EIN 20-4668318 · Uniontown, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 72 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE OHIO STATE USBC IS THE GOVERNING BODY FOR BOWLING IN OHIO. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND SERVICE OHIO BOWLERS WHILE CONTINUOUSLY STRIVING TO GROW THE SPORT.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
5
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$40,000, executive di

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

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 72 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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. $651,540 spent. ADULT ACTIVITIES: OUR ASSOCIATION PROVIDES AND CONDUCTS THE FOLLOWING TOURNAMENTS FOR ADULTS: - OSUSBC OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS - MEN & WOMEN - OSUSBC WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS - WOMEN - OSUSBC SENIOR OPEN TOURNAMENT - MEN & WOMEN OVER AGE 50 - OSUSBC SENIOR WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT - WOMEN OVER AGE 50 - OSUSBC ANNUAL JAMBOREE TOURNAMENT - MEN & WOMEN - OSUSBC QUEEN'S TOURNAMENT - WOMEN - OSUSBC BUCKEYE ALL EVENTS TOURNAMENT - MEN & WOMEN
  2. $182,473 spent. YOUTH ACTIVITIES: OUR ASSOCIATION PROVIDES AND CONDUCTS THE FOLLOWING TOURNAMENTS FOR YOUTH BOWLERS (AGE 18 AND BELOW): - OSUSBC STATE YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS - OSUSBC STATE PEPSI CHAMPIONSHIPS - OSUSBC STATE HANDICAP SINGLES TOURNAMENT - OSUSBC DISTRICT PEPSI TOURNAMENTS - (5) TOTAL - OSUSBC DISTRICT HANDICAP SINGLES TOURNAMENT (5) TOTAL
  3. $109,975 spent. NON-TOURNAMENT ACTIVITIES: OUR ASSOCIATION PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES TO OUR MEMBERS: - OSUSBC ANNUAL CONFERENCE & DELEGATES MEETING WEEKEND - OSUSBC ANNUAL JAMBOREE & WORKSHOP - OSUSBC WEBSITE - PROVIDING FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS - OSUSBC MONTHLY E-MAIL BLAST (PROMOTIONAL AND UP TO DATE INFORMATION FOR LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS - OSUSBC ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO YOUTH BOWLERS - MERCHANDISE SALES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 July 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 September 2004.

    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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