USA Artistic Swimming Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Committed to Funding the Growth of the sport and preparing todays artistic swimmers to become tomorrows champions & leaders
- Income
- $350,118
- Spending
- $334,513
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 116.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 45%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 10
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.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 116.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 87% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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
Strong: 91 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $249,304 spent. 2024 Program AccomplishmentsIn 2024, the USA Artistic Swimming Foundation proudly advanced its mission to support and strengthen the sport of artistic swimming across the nation. Through strategic funding, grants, and collaborative initiatives, we provided meaningful resources to athletes, coaches, and programs at every level of competition.National Team Support: The Foundation continued its vital support of USA Artistic Swimmings national team programs, ensuring athletes had access to world-class training, facilities, and competition opportunities. These funds helped cover essential needs such as coaching, athlete development, international travel, and performance preparation for the Olympic Games. We also gave USA Artistic Swimming an additional grant in order to provide the necessary funds for our Olympic Team to travel and compete at the 2024 Olympic Games, which resulted in a silver medal and made history for the sport. By investing in the national teams, we are helping athletes reach their highest potential on the world stage while inspiring the next generation of swimmers.Development and Growth Programs: Beyond elite competition, the Foundation invested in the future of the sport by funding grassroots and developmental initiatives. This included grants to collegiate artistic swimming programs, enabling student-athletes to continue their passion for the sport while pursuing academic excellence. Additional funding supported training and certification programs for officials and coaches, elevating the overall standard of professionalism, safety, and excellence within the sport nationwide.Community and Organizational Impact: Through these efforts, the Foundation strengthened the artistic swimming community, broadened access to participation, and created a sustainable foundation for long-term success. Each dollar contributed by our donors directly impacts the athletes and leaders shaping the future of artistic swimming in the United States.
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
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 2024.
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 May 1985.
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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