North Penn Ice Hockey Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The North Penn Ice Hockey Association was formed to provide the opportunity for students in the North Penn School District to participate in the sport of ice hockey. The Organization raises money thru fees charged to members who participate in the activity as well as certain fund-raising activities to defray a portion of the operating costs. Since the teams compete on behalf of the school the School District contributes certain sums toward the Organizations operations. Students who participate benefit as the activity enhances involvement in the community and the school while competing in an activity that teaches discipline organization and teamwork. The Organization began this activity following its incorporation on July 25 1996 and has continued annually to present. For the tax year ending 6 30 2025 the Organization has approximately 70 participants.
- Income
- $128,459
- Spending
- $128,715
- Reserves
- 7.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 76%
- Highest pay
- $5,450, head coach
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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 (3)
- $1.1 million spent. During the 2024-25 fall winter season the Organization operated four 4 ice hockey teams. Two 2 teams competed at the middle school level grades 5 thru 8 while two 2 teams played at the high school level grades 9 thru 12. The high school teams included one Varsity and one Junior Varsity team. The Organization provided coaching conditioning and skills camp practices and games for approximately 70 players. In conducting this mission the Organization provided approximately 100 hours of ice rentals for practice and the teams competed in approximately 67 games. The Organizations cost for this portion of the mission was $114,810 This represents approximately 89 % of the Organizations operating costs included in line 16 of Form 990-EZ.
- $7,837 spent. The Organization holds an annual banquet to celebrate the accomplishments of the season to promote the club and to recognize the contribution of the volunteers who manage coach or otherwise make a significant impact on the organization by donating their time and energy. Additionally the Organization recognizes those student athletes who excel on the ice and in the classroom. Players who achieve honor roll during the school year receive special recognition. During the 2024-25 season approximately 75% of the eligible players received recognition for scholastic achievement. The Organizations costs for this portion of the mission was $7,837 included on Line 16 of Form 990-EZ.
- $2,750 spent. Beginning with the 2003-04 season the Organization established an Academic Excellence Award to recognize a graduating senior who best exemplifies the qualities of Academic Excellence as measured by certain criteria including class rank and GPA. The Organization along with the generosity of certain businesses and individuals fund several scholarships including one for Academic Excellence and a Team Physicians Scholarship the latter being funded by the team doctors who also donate their time. The Organizations costs for this portion of the mission was $2 750 included in Line 16 of Form 990EZ.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 2003.
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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