Netball America
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Netball America is the leading authority on Netball in the USA. We are focused on showing how Netball creates an exciting atmosphere of participation and supports individual progress, team unity, good health and education of youth, while uniting communities for positive change. Our aim is to encourage children and families to be physically active, maintain a healthy lifestyle and includes those with disabilities to ensure they feel part of their community. We are using the sport of Netball as a vehicle for social change.
- Income
- $259,011
- Spending
- $243,444
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- -1.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 57%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 117% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (3)
- $87,137 spent. The My Netball Academy, Be an Inspiration, Ready Set Net & Net Together Programs are Netball America's trademarked programs that uses netball as a platform to empower youth for peace and strong futures, while increasing participation in sports, reducing obesity, reducing discrimination and increasing social emotional wellbeing. This also includes teacher and students netball education and coaching sessions. Both virtual and inperson programming were delivered. During 2025 we reached 8,000+ youth and over 10,000 physical education teachers and coaches. We are the leaders in introducing Netball into schools across the USA. We partner with a number of national and local community organizations as well as school districts. Our trademarked curriculum is delivered by qualified coaches and participants receive various print materials. Our coaches are Safe Sport certified, undergo interviews and background checks, must agree and adhere to our Child Protection Policies and receive quarterly virtual and in-person training. These programs are provided free and we rely on grants, sponsors and donors to fund these programs. Our target is underserved youth, primarily girls. Netball America is also invited to speak at numerous US and global sport and education conferences. We have also been the recipient of many US and global awards for this program, including a recipient of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Community Leadership Award.
- $18,416 spent. USA Netball Teams: A squad of 80 American athletes who train monthly - virtually and in person. The purpose of this is to develop athletes on an elite pathway to get them at a level in line with international standards on our Stripes to Stars Pathway. These teams consist of all genders. Applications are open year-round for athletes, coaches and volunteers to apply to be a part of this team. The co-ed all gender team won the silver medal at the 2025 Dubai International Netball Tournament. As Netball is a developing sport in the USA, the athletes who are selected must embody what it means to be a mentor to younger athletes as well as stand as a representative of Netball in the community. Volunteering their time in our programs is also a requirement.
- $103,993 spent. US Open Netball Championships: This sees an adult event every November and a junior event in April. The adult championships is a 3 day education and national netball championships that has a participate rate of over 3,500. Participants include athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers. The 2025 event was held in Austin, Texas. The event was streamed live globally and had over 100,000 viewers. Day 1 of the event is training development for athletes, officials, volunteers and coaches. These clinics are hosted by international umpires, coaches and other professionals who volunteer their time to help drive the development of American netball with world class standards. Day 2 and 3 of the event is the netball championships. During 2024 this competition saw ladies and mixed/co-ed categories with 4 divisions in each category: The Cup, The Shield, the Bowl and the Plate. Participants were from 23 U.S. States, Canada, Jamaica, UK, Trinidad, Australia, Fiji and New Zealand.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 February 2009.
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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