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St Cloud Youth Hockey Association Inc

EIN 23-7268066 · Saint Cloud, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 11683 cents.

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

What it says it does

ST CLOUD YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION WILL STRIVE TOWARD PROVIDING ALL MEMBERS WITH A POSITIVE GROWING ENVIRONMENT, WHICH ENHANCES A COMPETITIVE SPIRIT DEFINING SPORTSMANSHIP AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS THROUGH THE SPORT OF HOCKEY.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 86%
Employees
46
Volunteers
347
Highest pay
$78,159, board member/gambling mana

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    54% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11683 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 27 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 April 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. $694,636 spent. PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR APROXIMATELY 366 YOUNG BOYS AND GIRLS TO BE PART OF A HOCKEY PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES GAMES, PRACTICES, AND INSTRUCTIONAL CAMPS.
  2. PROVIDE OUR PLAYERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE NEW, LONG-LASTING FRIENDSHIPS AND TO CREATE INCREDIBLE MEMORIES WITH THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
  3. PROMOTE TEAMWORK SKILLS BY HELPING PLAYERS WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE A COMMON GOAL. THEY LEARN TO COMMUNICATE, TRUST EACH OTHER, AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 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 April 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 August 1973.

    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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