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USA Swimming Inc

EIN 31-1102592 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SWIMMERS OF ALL ABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF THEIR CAPABILITIES THROUGH EFFECTIVE, INNOVATIVE, AND INSPIRED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN EXCELLANCE AMONG ALL NON-ATHLETE MEMBERS THROUGH EDUCATION, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND RECOGNITION. EMBODY THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SPORTSMANSHIP, PROMOTE THOSE VALUES THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE.

Income
$841,915
Spending
$831,244
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
11.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
2
Volunteers
985
Highest pay
$54,080, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 97% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (5)
  1. $40,869 spent. CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION: PROVIDE PARTIAL TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR COACHES AND SWIMMERS WHO ATTENDED SHORT COURSE SR AND JR NATIONALS CHAMPIONSHIPS, LONG COURSE SR & JR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, AND VARIOUS APPROVED AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP MEETS SUCH AS THE FUTURES MEETS.
  2. $458,820 spent. CHAMPIONSHIP MEETS: SUPPORT THE STATE AGE GROUP AND SR CHAMPIONSHIP MEETS IN SHORT COURSE COURSE FORMATIONS, INCLUDING SUBSIDIZING THE COST OF SWIMMING FACILITIES FOR THE MEETS, TRAVEL FOR KEY OFFICIALS, AND MEET MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL.
  3. $39,357 spent. TRAINING: FUNDING FOR OFFICIALS TRAINING, COACH DEVELOPMENT CLINICS INCLUDING CONTINUING EDUCATION, FUNDING FOR SWIMMER CAMPS AND CLINICS, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ALL MEMBERS IN SAFE SPORT PROGRAMS.
  4. $241,454 spent. 1. AWARDS - PROVIDE AWARDS AND ADMINISTER AN AWARDS BANQUEST FOR SWIMMERS IN OUR CHAMPIONSHIP MEETS AND OVERALL POINT SCORING DURING THE SC AND LC SEASON. 2. GRANTS - PROVIDE GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAMS AND PRE-COMPETITION PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY IN UNDERSERVED AREAS OF THE STATE. INIDVIDUAL GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO 3,000 AND ARE AWARDED BY A COMMITTEE WHICH REVIEWS PROPOSALS. 3. DIVERSITY AND OUTREACH: REIMBURSE SWIM MEET ENTRY FEES FOR ATHLETES WHO QUALIFY AS OUTREACH ATHLETES. SUPPORT TRAVEL FOR DIVERSITY AND OUTREACH CAMPS, CLINICS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS.
  5. 1. AWARDS - PROVIDE AWARDS AND ADMINISTER AN AWARDS BANQUEST FOR SWIMMERS IN OUR CHAMPIONSHIP MEETS AND OVERALL POINT SCORING DURING THE SC AND LC SEASON. 2. GRANTS - PROVIDE GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAMS AND PRE-COMPETITION PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY IN UNDERSERVED AREAS OF THE STATE. INIDVIDUAL GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO 3,000 AND ARE AWARDED BY A COMMITTEE WHICH REVIEWS PROPOSALS. 3. DIVERSITY AND OUTREACH: REIMBURSE SWIM MEET ENTRY FEES FOR ATHLETES WHO QUALIFY AS OUTREACH ATHLETES. SUPPORT TRAVEL FOR DIVERSITY AND OUTREACH CAMPS, CLINICS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 August 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 March 2006.

    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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