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Cedar Lane Sports Foundation Inc

EIN 30-0096888 · Churchville, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak21 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 91 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

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Income
$702,790
Spending
$876,759
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

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

Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 91 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $740,535 spent. THE FOUNDATION COORDINATED A VARIETY OF CLINICS, LEAGUES, TOURNAMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. THE PRIMARY EVENTS ARE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LACROSSE, SOCCER, FIELD HOCKEY, FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, RUGBY AND KICKBALL EVENTS. THE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF LOCAL RESIDENTS USING THE FACILITY IS OVER 10,000. TOTAL ATTENDANCE AT THE FACILITY IS WELL OVER 250,000. AN ESTIMATED 15,000-20,000 PEOPLE PASS THROUGH THE PARK DURING THE BIG TOURNAMENTS.
  2. THE FOUNDATION COORDINATED A VARIETY OF CLINICS, LEAGUES, TOURNAMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. THE PRIMARY EVENTS ARE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LACROSSE, SOCCER, FIELD HOCKEY, FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, RUGBY AND KICKBALL EVENTS. THE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF LOCAL RESIDENTS USING THE FACILITY IS OVER 10,000. TOTAL ATTENDANCE AT THE FACILITY IS WELL OVER 250,000. AN ESTIMATED 15,000-20,000 PEOPLE PASS THROUGH THE PARK DURING THE BIG TOURNAMENTS.
  3. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS: A. TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND LAND INTO TOP QUALITY FIELD SPORTS RECREATION FACILITIES FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL USE. B. TO COORDINATE A VARIETY OF CLINICS, LEAGUES, TOURNAMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. C. TO SOLICIT FUNDS, GOODS AND SERVICES FROM PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF DEVELOPING HIGH QUALITY SPORTS FIELDS IN HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND. D. TO CREATE AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THESE FACILITIES ON A SELF-SUSTAINING BASIS.
  4. THE FOUNDATION COORDINATED A VARIETY OF CLINICS, LEAGUES, TOURNAMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. THE PRIMARY EVENTS ARE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LACROSSE, SOCCER, FIELD HOCKEY, FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, RUGBY AND KICKBALL EVENTS. THE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF LOCAL RESIDENTS USING THE FACILITY IS OVER 10,000. TOTAL ATTENDANCE AT THE FACILITY IS WELL OVER 250,000. AN ESTIMATED 15,000-20,000 PEOPLE PASS THROUGH THE PARK DURING THE BIG TOURNAMENTS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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