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Woodbury Athletic Association

EIN 23-7151884 · Woodbury, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE ATHLETIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUTH OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, MN, THROUGH ORGANIZED SPORTS AS A MEANS OF HEALTHFUL RECREATION AND PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND TO MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS, FAIR PLAY, AND GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
37
Volunteers
1,700
Highest pay
$50,000, gambling man

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 December 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 (5)
  1. $268,353 spent. PROVIDED EQUIPMENT, EDUCATION, TOURNAMENT AND LEAGUE FEES, UNIFORMS, OFFICIALS AND PARTICIPATION AWARDS FOR YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM WITH 2,157 PARTICIPANTS.
  2. $400,102 spent. PROVIDED EQUIPMENT, TOURNAMENT AND LEAGUE FEES, UNIFORMS, COACHES AND UMPIRES FOR YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM WITH 1,268 PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $381,022 spent. PROVIDED EQUIPMENT, TOURNAMENT AND LEAGUE FEES, GYM RENTAL FEES, UNIFORMS, TROPHIES AND OFFICIALS FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM WITH 1,080 PARTICIPANTS.
  4. $542,862 spent. PROVIDED EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS, TOURNAMENT AND LEAGUE FEES, UMPIRES AND TROPHIES FOR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS: PARTICIPANTS EXPENSES REVENUES YOUTH WRESTLING PROGRAM 44 6,316 18,882 YOUTH VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM 307 134,114 185,361 YOUTH FOOTBALL PROGRAM 1,030 180,908 197,097 YOUTH TRACK PROGRAM 147 14,867 25,124 YOUTH SOFTBALL PROGRAM 558 174,598 193,635 OTHER 32,059 12,837 ------- -------- TOTAL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 542,862 632,936 ======= ========
  5. PROVIDED EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS, TOURNAMENT AND LEAGUE FEES, UMPIRES AND TROPHIES FOR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS: PARTICIPANTS EXPENSES REVENUES YOUTH WRESTLING PROGRAM 44 6,316 18,882 YOUTH VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM 307 134,114 185,361 YOUTH FOOTBALL PROGRAM 1,030 180,908 197,097 YOUTH TRACK PROGRAM 147 14,867 25,124 YOUTH SOFTBALL PROGRAM 558 174,598 193,635 OTHER 32,059 12,837 ------- -------- TOTAL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 542,862 632,936 ======= ========

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 October 13, 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 December 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 1972.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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