The Groton Soccer Club Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
GROTON SOCCER CLUB (GSC) PROVIDES YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN OF GROTON, CT, BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS FALL AND SPRING OUTDOOR SOCCER PRACTICES, WINTER INDOOR TRAINING SESSIONS FOR KIDS 3-7, PLUS COMPETITIVE SOCCER GAMES AND SCRIMMAGES AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOCIATION (SECJSA) DISTRICT OF THE CONNECTICUT JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN AGES 8-13. THE LATTER PROGRAM INCLUDES PRACTICES, TRAINING SESSIONS, SCRIMMAGES, SKILLS CLINICS, WORKSHOPS AND COMPETITIVE GAMES AGAINST OTHER TOWNS IN OUR SECJSA DISTRICT. PER THE SECJSA RULES, ALL PLAYERS IN THE PROGRAMS RESIDE IN GROTON, CT AND ARE COACHED WITH THE HELP OF PARENT VOLUNTEERS. OUR REVENUES COME ENTIRELY FROM MEMBERSHIP FEES AND DONATIONS. ALL ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE AT A LOCAL SPORTS FIELDS OR GYMS. 100 PERCENT OF THE THE ORGANIZATION'S TIME IS ALLOCATED TO THESE PROGRAMS, AND APPROXIMATELY 98-99PERCENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S REVENUES AND EXPENSES ARE ALLOC
- Income
- $80,837
- Spending
- $88,559
- Reserves
- 6.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $86,174 spent. GROTON SOCCER CLUB (GSC) PROVIDES YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN OF GROTON, CT, BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS FALL AND SPRING OUTDOOR SOCCER PRACTICES, WINTER INDOOR TRAINING SESSIONS FOR KIDS 3-7, PLUS COMPETITIVE SOCCER GAMES AND SCRIMMAGES AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOCIATION (SECJSA) DISTRICT OF THE CONNECTICUT JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN AGES 8-13. THE LATTER PROGRAM INCLUDES PRACTICES, TRAINING SESSIONS, SCRIMMAGES, SKILLS CLINICS, WORKSHOPS AND COMPETITIVE GAMES AGAINST OTHER TOWNS IN OUR SECJSA DISTRICT. PER THE SECJSA RULES, ALL PLAYERS IN THE PROGRAMS RESIDE IN GROTON, CT AND ARE COACHED WITH THE HELP OF PARENT VOLUNTEERS. 100 PERCENT OF THE THE ORGANIZATION'S TIME IS ALLOCATED TO THESE PROGRAMS, AND APPROXIMATELY 98-99PERCENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S REVENUES AND EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED TO THESE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, COACHING, AND INDOOR RENTAL FEES. THE REMAINDER GOES TOWARD INSURANCE. GSC YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAMS FURTHER OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE BY EDUCATING PLAYERS ON THE GAME OF SOCCER, BUILDING TEAM WORK AND DISCIPLINE, AS WELL AS PROVIDING AFTER SCHOOL AND WEEKEND ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 January 2023.
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 October 21, 2026.
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