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Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club Inc

EIN 34-1463688 · Massillon, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BOOSTER CLUB WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE ATHLETIC, EDUCATIONAL, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND SCHOLARSHIP ABILITIES OF STUDENTS AT MASSILLON WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. IT ALSO PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL SUPPORT TO THE MASSILLON TIGER FOOTBALL PROGRAM.

Income
$498,570
Spending
$341,896
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
25.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
41

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

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    41 of 41 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 March 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 (4)
  1. $162,708 spent. THE MASSILLON TIGER FOOTBALL BOOSTER CLUB PROVIDES ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN THE EXCELLENCE OF THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM. FUNDS RAISED THROUGH MEMBERSHIPS AND DONATIONS ARE USED TO COVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIAL TRAINING CAMPS, COACHING CLINICS, POST-WORKOUT NUTRITION, AND TEAM MEALS. THESE INVESTMENTS ENSURE THAT STUDENT-ATHLETES RECEIVE THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO COMPETE AT A HIGH LEVEL AND UPHOLD THE LEGACY OF THE MASSILLON TIGERS.
  2. $40,803 spent. OVER ITS 130+ YEAR HISTORY, THE MASSILLON FOOTBALL PROGRAM HAS PLAYED IN MULTIPLE VENUES, CULMINATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF PAUL BROWN TIGER STADIUM IN 1939. THE STADIUM, ORIGINALLY FUNDED IN PART BY THE WORKS PROJECT ADMINISTRATION, HAS UNDERGONE SEVERAL UPGRADES TO ACCOMMODATE THE GROWING FAN BASE AND MAINTAIN A HIGH-QUALITY GAME-DAY EXPERIENCE. THE BOOSTER CLUB HELPS OFFSET EXPENSES RELATED TO STADIUM MAINTENANCE, GAME OPERATIONS, AND ENHANCEMENTS THAT PRESERVE THE HISTORIC AND COMPETITIVE SPIRIT OF MASSILLON FOOTBALL.
  3. $29,391 spent. THE BOOSTER CLUB OFFERS A RANGE OF MEMBERSHIP LEVELS, EACH DESIGNED TO ENGAGE ALUMNI, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS IN MEANINGFUL WAYS. MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN WEEKLY MEETINGS DURING THE FOOTBALL SEASON, ATTEND GAME DAY MIXERS, AND RECEIVE RECOGNITION IN OFFICIAL PROGRAMS. THE CLUB ALSO DISTRIBUTES HAND-PAINTED OBIE TIGER LAPEL PINS, CONTINUING A TRADITION THAT BEGAN IN 1952. THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES, MEMBERS CONTRIBUTE LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEER SUPPORT, AND A SHARED COMMITMENT TO THE SUCCESS OF THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM.
  4. $10,573 spent. THE BOOSTER CLUB ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE PAUL BROWN MUSEUM, LOCATED INSIDE THE MASSILLON MUSEUM, AS WELL AS OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ALIGN WITH ITS MISSION TO PROMOTE EDUCATION, ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND CIVIC PRIDE. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS TO DOWNTOWN MONUMENTS, SUCH AS PUBLIC STATUES AND HISTORICAL TRIBUTES, WHICH HELP PRESERVE LOCAL HERITAGE AND FOSTER MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND THE BROADER MASSILLON COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 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 March 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 1986.

    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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