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South Bronx United Inc

EIN 26-4064041 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

South Bronx United uses soccer as a tool for social change. South Bronx United aims to help youth build character, teamwork, and leadership so that they can succeed in high school, college, careers, their community and beyond. South Bronx United strives to promote educational achievement, health and wellness, and character development through activities on and off the soccer field and to unite a diverse group of individuals and an incredibly diverse community toward common positive goals.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
74
Volunteers
356
Highest pay
$98,500, executive dir.

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 20 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

    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 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 (10)
  1. $1.3 million spent. The SBU Academy: Includes after school tutoring and homework help, college prep, math and English classes, SAT prep, college prep mentoring and college placement assistance for high school seniors, college visits, and a Summer Soccer Scholars program to provide a full-day program over 5 weeks include academic enrichment, life skills, educational trips, and athletic training.
  2. $305,635 spent. The Recreational Program serves more than 800 boys and girls between the ages of 4-16. The recreational league is open to all children regardless of ability. Children play a Fall and a Spring season on Saturdays at Macombs Dam field (1 E 161st Street) and at Mullaly Park (165th Street and Jerome Avenue). The program promotes health and wellness through good nutrition and active lifestyles to fight childhood obesity. Children stay active in a safe environment.
  3. $207,848 spent. Cafe Clubhouse - operates the Clubhouse Caf, a social-enterprise coffee shop staff be Caf Fellows and graduates of the SBU Workforce Development Program.
  4. $157,005 spent. Other Programs - Community activities, clubhouse program and camps and clinics.
  5. $125,633 spent. Includes immigration relief screenings, immigration clinics, and Know Your Rights workshops. Case management and direct legal representation is provided to individuals and families from the South Bronx United participant community. The organization is recognized by the Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP) at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and employs an accredited DOJ representative.
  6. $111,093 spent. College Success: College and career supports and mentoring for college students and post-secondary individuals from low-income backgrounds.
  7. $106,388 spent. Workforce Development
  8. $62,300 spent. SBU Community Schools: After-school soccer and leadership programming held two days per week at three partnering public schools.
  9. $54,060 spent. SBU Pre-Academy: Competitive, travel soccer teams for community participants in grades 3-5.
  10. $47,032 spent. Global youth league - THE GLOBAL YOUTH LEAGUE IS OPEN TO YOUTH, AGES 15-19, WHO ARE INTERESTED IN COMPETING ON THE SOCCER FIELD IN SEPARATE BOYS OR GIRLS DIVISIONS. 11TH/12TH GRADE PARTICIPANTS CAN ALSO ATTEND TWICE WEEKLY COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMMING AND 10TH GRADERS CAN ATTEND MONTHLY COLLEGE ACCESS WORKSHOPS.

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 June 2009.

    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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