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Oregon Youth Soccer Association

EIN 23-7400052 · Beaverton, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OREGON'S YOUTH THROUGH THE SPORT OF SOCCER.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
71
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$152,452, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 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 (4)
  1. $2.2 million spent. LEAGUES AND TOURNAMENTS - A PROGRAM THAT ADMINISTERS AND PROMOTES COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUES AND TOURNAMENTS. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, OREGON YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION ("OYSA") OFFERED COMPETITIVE LEAGUES IN FALL AND SPRING. SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THE COMPETITIVE YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUES INCLUDE COLLECTING TOURNAMENT FEES, PAYING VENDORS, SCHEDULING THE MATCHES, HOSTING ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE LEAGUES, AND OPERATING THE LEAGUES.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.THE BEST CLUB TEAMS IN THE STATE COMPETE FOR THE TITLE OF STATE CHAMPION. THE OREGON STATE CHAMPIONS ADVANCE TO THE U.S. YOUTH SOCCER FAR WEST REGIONAL TOURNAMENT. THE WINNERS OF THE REGIONAL TOURNAMENT ADVANCE TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS YOUTH TOURNAMENT IN THE NATION.
  2. $432,998 spent. COACHING SERVICES - A PROGRAM THAT ADMINISTERS COACHING CLINICS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR COACHES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF OREGON.
  3. $378,564 spent. DIRECT MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO MEMBERS, INCLUDING PLAYER INSURANCE, NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP, ON-LINE REGISTRATION, AND BACKGROUND CHECKS. THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERSHIP CURRENTLY CONSISTS OF 94 SOCCER CLUBS, 57,235 YOUTH PLAYERS, AND 9,100 VOLUNTEERS AND COACHES.
  4. $102,001 spent. CLUB SERVICES - A PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SOCCER CLUBS AND THE ENRICHMENT OF EXISTING CLUBS. TOP SOCCER, AN OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, IS INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 December 1974.

    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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