Sports Catalyst Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Catalyzing and maintaining sports movements in cities around the world.
- Income
- $3.6 million
- Spending
- $3.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 10.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 3,200
- Highest pay
- $202,639, president
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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 33% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 6 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
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 (3)
- $2.4 million spent. Sports Leadership Training and Partnership Development - Our purpose is to catalyze and maintain sport movements in cities around the world. We do this by training coaches and building leadership capacity that will impact the community around them through team sports. We also help local coaches, club owners, or presidents of federations to bring new sports into their countries. In 2024, a month-long Sport Leadership School was held in 67 countries, which includes intense training and practicum, a total of 1479 new leaders were trained and 674 facilitators helped lead these schools. Overall, 147,000 leaders/volunteers were engaged in sports leadership practices in 2024.
- $649,458 spent. Ukraine Relief Work - Using the existing sport network and partnership that began in 2002, we provide assistance to communities affected by the ongoing conflict and displacement caused by the war. Through various programs and initiatives, we strive to bring hope and healing to those impacted by this crisis. In 2024, 11,499 kids and teens were reached through 148 trauma healing overnight sport camps. 107,286 kids and teen were reached through 221 day camps in 15 different regions of Ukraine. 252 sports clubs were held on a regular basis reaching 7,941 athletes.
- $67,850 spent. Youth, Children, and Community Initiatives - We create, support and hold sport festivals, camps, and other youth initiatives that connect the community together in a positive way. In Moldova, multiple day camps were held reaching a total of 1,400 children/teenagers. A result of the day camps is 10 new sports clubs were formed where kids can continue to learn sports, leadership skills, and how to be a positive influence in their communities.
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 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 September 2019.
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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