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Pennsylvania West Soccer Association

EIN 25-1472257 · Penn Hills Township, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF PENNSYLVANIA WEST SOCCER ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARACTER-BUILDING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH TEACHING AND PROMOTING AN INTEREST IN THE GAME OF SOCCER, PARTICULARLY AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER NINETEEN YEARS OF AGE.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
16.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
37
Volunteers
204
Highest pay
$117,283, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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. $290,309 spent. OPEN TOURNAMENT IS A COMPETITIVE TOURNAMENT FOR TRAVEL TEAMS PLAYING IN LEAGUES DURING THE SPRING OF EACH PLAYING SEASON. REVENUE TO OPERATE THE TOURNAMENT IS DERIVED FROM ENTRY FEES AND SOUVENIR SALES. THE TOURNAMENT IS OPEN TO TEAMS FROM AGE U10-U19 IN EITHER GENDER WITH TEAMS COMPETING BASED ON SKILL LEVEL. THE TOURNAMENT USUALLY HAS BETWEEN 200 AND 220 TEAMS COMPETE.
  2. $280,821 spent. THE YOUTH DIVISION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RULES AND PROCEDURES NECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE VARIOUS LEAGUES PROVIDED TO THE YOUTH (AGE 4-19) OF WESTERN PA. THE REVENUE IS GATHERED FROM CLUB AFFILIATION FEES, PLAYER REGISTRATION FEES, TEAM REGISTRATION FEES, AND ANY FINES LEVIED DUE TO FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE DIVISION'S STATED RULES. THE LEAGUES INCLUDE RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE LEAGUES; TEAMS ARE DESIGNATED BY AGE AND ABILITY. THERE ARE GENERALY 44,000 PLAYERS PARTICIPATING ON 1,200 TEAMS.
  3. $208,791 spent. COACHING PROGRAMS PROVIDE US SOCCER APPROVED EDUCATION COURSES FOR COACHES OF ALL ABILITIES. THE CURRIBULA SPANS FROM NOVICE COACH BEGINNING TO WORK WITH 4 YEAR OLD PLAYERS THROUGH VETERAN COACHES WORKING WITH YOUNG ADULT PLAYERS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS ADDITIONAL TRAINING, SEMINARS, AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COACHES TO HELP THEM EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE AS TEACHERS OF CHILDREN; THESE OFFERINGS INCLUDE FREE PROGRAMMING LIKE COACH 4 COMMUNITY WHICH HELPS RECREATIONAL COACHES IMPROVE AND PROVIDES THEM WITH A VOUCHER TO TAKE A US SOCCER COACHING COURSE.
  4. $534,071 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE FUTSAL, STATE CUP TOURNAMENT, OPEN TOURNAMENT, PRESIDENT'S CUP TOURNAMENT, BOYS ODP, GIRLS ODP, REFEREES, ADULT DIVISION, AND PA WEST SCHOLARSHIP.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 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 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 October 1987.

    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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