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Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association

EIN 23-2088207 · Plymouth Mtng, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 20234 cents.

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

What it says it does

FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS, EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH SOCCER HAS WORKED THROUGHOUT EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TO PROMOTE, FOSTER AND PERPETUATE THE GAME OF SOCCER TO THE REGION'S YOUTH.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
16
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$173,206, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20234 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    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

    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 August 31, 2024, 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 (6)
  1. $572,431 spent. EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH SOCCER'S OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS PART OF A NATIONAL PROGRAM EMANATING FROM THE US OLYMPIC COMMITTEE, US SOCCER AND US YOUTH SOCCER TO IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP ELITE AND POTENTIALLY ELITE LEVEL ATHLETES. OVER 700 PLAYERS COMPETE ON BEHALF OF OUR ASSOCIATION NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. OUR TEAMS TRAVEL TO VIRGINIA, NEW JERSEY, DELAWARE AND NORTH CAROLINA FOR EVENTS AGAINST THE OTHER STATES. OUR TEAMS REGULARLY COMPETE IN EUROPE, GOING TO COUNTRIES SUCH AS ENGLAND, SPAIN, GERMANY AND DENMARK. WE REGULARLY SEND AT LEAST ONE TEAM TO THE ODP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HELD IN PLACES SUCH AS DALLAS OR PHOENIX. FEES COLLECTED AND FUNDS RAISED GO TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE PROGRAM AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DISADVANTAGED PLAYERS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
  2. $326,781 spent. FEES COLLECTED FROM INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND ORGANIZATIONAL REGISTRATIONS ARE A PRIMARY SOURCE OF INCOME FOR THE ASSOCIATION. FEES DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE ASSOCIATION WIDE INSURANCE PROGRAMS AND FEES OWED TO OUR NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. REGISTRATION ALLOWS US TO PROPERLY TRACK APPROXIMATELY 60,000 TRAVEL LEVEL PLAYERS AS WELL AS THE ADULTS INVOLVED AS COACHES AND ADMINISTRATORS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES OUR RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND BACKGROUND CHECKS. THE ASSOCIATION SPENDS OVER 35,000 ANNUALLY ON TECHNOLOGY TO ASSIST THE MEMBERSHIP AND FOR THE STAFF TO OPERATE EFFICIENTLY. WE ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR OVER 60,000 INTRAMURAL AND RECREATIONAL PLAYERS, MOST BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 12. WE WORK DILIGENTLY TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR THESE CHILDREN.
  3. $1.3 million spent. EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH SOCCER DIRECTLY OPERATES VARIOUS COMPETITIONS: THE INDOOR CUP SERIES AND THE OUTDOOR CUPS (STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS). CERTAIN LEVELS OF THE STATE CUPS TOURNAMENT ARE PART OF NATIONAL COMPETITIONS. THESE ARE OPEN TOURNAMENTS FOR OUR TRAVEL MEMBERS. FEES COLLECTED GO TO THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE EVENTS,INCLUDING TRAVEL STIPENDS FOR TEAMS AND OFFICIALS THAT ADVANCE TO THE REGIONAL OR NATIONAL LEVELS OF THE TOURNAMENT. THE STATE CUPS ARE THE CROWN JEWEL OF OUR ASSOCIATION WITH WELL OVER 1000 TEAMS PARTICIPATING EACH SPRING. THE CUPS CULMINATE WITH A FESTIVAL LIKE EVENT FEATURING 36 CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES IN ONE LOCATION. WE HAVE HAD AS MANY AS 6 TEAMS REACH THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. THIS WAS THE SECOUND MOST TEAMS BY ANY STATE IN THE COUNTRY.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
  4. $123,884 spent. EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH SOCCER'S CAMP PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL CHILDREN IN OUR ASSOCIATION. THE FOCUS IS ON PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCING THEIR SKILLS TO COMPETE AT VARIOUS LEVELS. DAY CAMPS AND TEAM TRAINING CAMPS ARE HELD AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE IN COOPERATION WITH THE MEMBER CLUBS. 300+ PLAYERS AT 5 LOCATIONS WERE PROVIDED TRAINING DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. HOLIDAY VACATION CAMPS, AND TECHNICAL TRAINING SESSIONS WERE OFFERED INDOORS OVER WINTER MONTHS TO NEARLY 200 KIDS. THE RESIDENT CAMP IS HELD ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS PROVIDING DORMITORY SPACE FOR OVERNIGHT STAYS. OVER 600 PLAYERS ATTENDED THIS PAST YEAR. ASIDE FROM SOCCER TRAINING, PLAYERS WERE TAUGHT ABOUT NUTRITION AND FITNESS BY LOCAL EXPERTS. MANY OF OUR ODP STAFF WORK AS INSTRUCTORS ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER. THE PLAYERS ALSO LEARN ABOUT TIME MANAGEMENT AND HOW TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS. FEES COLLECTED SUPPLEMENT OTHER PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS WHICH ASSISTED APPROXIMATELY 15 CHILDREN.
  5. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: THROUGH COMPETITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND COACHING CLINICS. EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH SOCCER IMPACTS THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 110,000 YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS FROM AGES FIVE TO NINETEEN. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS APPROXIMATELY 35 PLAYERS RECEIVED FINANCIAL AID LAST YEAR. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PLAYERS WHOSE PARENTS VOLUNTEER AND CHAPERONE THE MANY EVENTS WE TRAVEL TO. WE INSTITUTED LOCAL TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR OUR YOUNGER AGE GROUPS TO ALSO STIMULATE GROWTH AND AWARENESS IN FARTHER REACHING AREAS OF THE STATE. IT ALSO PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR 80 OF THE BEST COACHES IN OUR STATE TO WORK WITH THESE FINE PLAYERS. THESE COACHES ARE ALSO IDENTIFIED FOR ADDITIONAL WORK AT REGIONAL OR NATIONAL LEVELS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS WE ANNUALLY HAVE TEAMS REACH THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND HAVE HAD A NATIONAL CHAMPION IN THREE OF THE PAST FOUR YEARS. THE INDOOR CUPS ARE A FUN AND EXCITING WAY TO STAY ACTIVE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS AND ALLOWED NEARLY 440 TEAMS TO PARTICIPATE AT 8 DIFFERENT VENUES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THESE EVENTS PROVIDE SELF-SUSTAINING INCOME FOR OUR PROGRAMS, BUT ALSO PROVIDE A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES WHERE WE HOST THEM. WE ALSO PROVIDE SANCTIONING FOR ALL OTHER TOURNAMENTS. OVERALL, WE PROVIDE GENERAL GOVERNANCE OVER THE SPORT WHICH INCLUDES ARBITRATION, DISCIPLINE AND APPEALS, BYLAW REVIEW, OUTREACH AND GRANT PROGRAMS TO ASSIST PROGRAMS TO GROW AND SUCCEED, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR COLLEGE EDUCATIONS, AND GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT OF OUR NEARLY 400 AFFILIATES.
  6. EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH SOCCER'S CAMP PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL CHILDREN IN OUR ASSOCIATION. THE FOCUS IS ON PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCING THEIR SKILLS TO COMPETE AT VARIOUS LEVELS. DAY CAMPS AND TEAM TRAINING CAMPS ARE HELD AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE IN COOPERATION WITH THE MEMBER CLUBS. 300+ PLAYERS AT 5 LOCATIONS WERE PROVIDED TRAINING DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. HOLIDAY VACATION CAMPS, AND TECHNICAL TRAINING SESSIONS WERE OFFERED INDOORS OVER WINTER MONTHS TO NEARLY 200 KIDS. THE RESIDENT CAMP IS HELD ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS PROVIDING DORMITORY SPACE FOR OVERNIGHT STAYS. OVER 600 PLAYERS ATTENDED THIS PAST YEAR. ASIDE FROM SOCCER TRAINING, PLAYERS WERE TAUGHT ABOUT NUTRITION AND FITNESS BY LOCAL EXPERTS. MANY OF OUR ODP STAFF WORK AS INSTRUCTORS ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER. THE PLAYERS ALSO LEARN ABOUT TIME MANAGEMENT AND HOW TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS. FEES COLLECTED SUPPLEMENT OTHER PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS WHICH ASSISTED APPROXIMATELY 15 CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, 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 August 2024.

    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 June 1980.

    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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