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Sting Soccer Foundation

EIN 26-1463492 · Addison, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STING SOCCER FOUNDATION STRIVES TO BE A LEADER IN YOUTH OUTREACH, BELIEVING THE MORE YOUNG LIVES WE INSPIRE, THE GREATER IMPACT FELT IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE STRONG LEADERS OF TOMORROW BEGIN WITH OUR INVESTMENT TODAY.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
17.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 56%
Employees
0
Volunteers
45

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 323% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $638,747 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE - SERVING OUR COMMUNITY IS THE BEDROCK OF OUR MISSION. IT IS IMPORTANT TO INSTILL IN YOUNG PLAYERS THE VALUE OF LIVING A LIFE OF PASSION AND PURPOSE. LEADING BY EXAMPLE, WE AIM TO DEVELOP WELL-ROUNDED PEOPLE WHO ACT WITH INTEGRITY AND EMBODY THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE WHILE MAKING POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE. STING SOCCER FOUNDATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PAY IN FULL OR IN PART THE DUES REQUIRED TO PLAY FOR ANY SOCCER CLUB OR ORGANIZATION. DURING 2024 $191,115 WAS PROVIDED IN ASSISTANCE TO HELP PAY DUES FOR 103 PLAYERS. PARTNERED WITH THE STING SOCCER CLUB, THE STING SOCCER FOUNDATION RUNS THE "STING GIVES BACK" CAMPAIGN WHERE EACH PLAYER OF THE STING SOCCER CLUB GIVES TEN HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO COMMUNITY SERVICE. THIS INITIATIVE GENERATES 10,000+ HOURS EACH YEAR TO NOBLE ENDEAVORS. PAST ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE BENEFITED HAVE INCLUDED HOMELESS SHELTERS, CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS, VETERAN AND MILITARY ALLIANCES, AND ANIMAL RESCUES. WE BELIEVE THAT THE WILLINGNESS TO SERVE IS A CRUCIAL BUILDING BLOCK TO BECOMING AN IMPACTFUL LEADER. WE PROVIDE OUR YOUTH WITH THOSE OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  2. $219,907 spent. FIELD DEVELOPMENTS - MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING FIELDS OR BREAKING GROUND FOR NEW ONES, STING SOCCER FOUNDATION PLANTS THE SEEDS FOR SUCCESS. DURING 2024 1 FIELD WAS DEVELOPED.OUR MISSION OF TEACHING OUR YOUTH THE LIFE LESSONS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS OFF THE FIELD BEGINS WITH ACCESSIBILITY ON THE FIELD. SOCCER PLAYERS CANNOT FLOURISH AND GROW IF THERE IS NO PLACE TO PLAY. THE STING SOCCER FOUNDATION ACTIVELY SEEKS OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP FACILITIES TO BRING SOCCER AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS TO LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES. WE OFTEN WORK WITH CITY COUNCILS TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS ON EXISTING FIELDS AND WE SUPPORT ONGOING MAINTENANCE. ADDITIONALLY, WE AIM TO BREAK GROUND FOR NEW FACILITIES, INTRODUCING A COMMUNITY TO YOUTH SOCCER FOR THE FIRST TIME.WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR YOUNGEST COMMUNITY MEMBERS, KNOWING THAT OUR SOCCER PROGRAMS TEACH SO MUCH MORE THAN HOW TO KICK, PASS AND PROTECT A GOAL. PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS TEACHES ATHLETES HOW TO BE A TEAM PLAYER, HOW TO BE A LEADER, HOW TO BE DISCIPLINED, HOW TO SHOW RESPECT FOR YOUR TEAMMATES, COACHES, OFFICIALS, AND YOURSELF. THESE LESSONS LEARNED WILL PROVE IN.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 February 2010.

    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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