Wheatland Township Athletic Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
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
- $4.0 million
- Spending
- $3.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- -7.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 91%
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 1,160
- Highest pay
- $125,000, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 56% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 10 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 (6)
- $1.6 million spent. SOCCER - PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, RECREATIONAL LEAGUES, TRAVEL, ADULT LEAGUES, CAMPS AND CLINICSWAA SOCCER PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY TRAVEL SOCCER, CONTINUE TO GROW AND THRIVE. THIS YEAR, WE PROVIDED MORE THAN 2,500 REGISTRANTS WITH HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCCER. WAA SUPPORTS ITS ATHLETES BY PROVIDING EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, UNIFORMS, COACHING AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINERS, REFEREES, INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND COMPREHENSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. OUR PROGRAMS SERVE PARTICIPANTS RANGING FROM 18 MONTHS OLD THROUGH 80 YEARS OF AGE, REFLECTING OUR COMMITMENT TO LIFELONG INVOLVEMENT IN THE SPORT. THE WAA SPORTS CENTER, LOCATED AT 2323 LIBERTY STREET AND OWNED AND OPERATED BY WAA, SERVES AS THE HUB FOR ALL INDOOR SOCCER PROGRAMMING, TRAINING SESSIONS, AND LEAGUES, IN ADDITION TO HOSTING A VARIETY OF OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. THE FACILITY FEATURES STATE-OF-THE-ART TURF WITH SAND INFILL THAT IS CLEAN, SAFE, AND DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PLAYER PERFORMANCE. IN 2025, WAA COMPLETED AN EXPANSION PROJECT THAT INCLUDED THE ADDITION OF AN OUTDOOR, LIGHTED ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD, AND INDOOR WORKOUT SPACE, WHICH WILL FURTHER BENEFIT ALL PARTICIPANTS. TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE SCHEDULING AND SUPPORT FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS, WAA STAFF WORKS CLOSELY WITH LOCAL CHURCH LEADERS, PARK DISTRICT OFFICIALS, SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES OPEN TO PARTNERSHIP. WAA ALSO OFFERS CLINICS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOPMENT OF COACHES AND REFEREES. THE ORGANIZATION REMAINS COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING ITS PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGE GROUPS FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADULT LEAGUES WHILE EXPANDING SUMMER CAMP OFFERINGS AND ADVANCED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.
- $728,616 spent. BASEBALL - RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE LEAGUES, TRAINING AND CAMPS, TRAVEL BASEBALL AND ADVANCED TRAINING, CAMPS AND CLINICS.WAA SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,400 REGISTRANTS BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN BASEBALL. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS ALL BASEBALL PROGRAMS BY SUPPLYING EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, COACHES AND TRAINERS, UMPIRES, UNIFORMS, AWARDS, INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND COMPREHENSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT. WAA CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN ITS RECREATIONAL BASEBALL PROGRAM THROUGH COACH EDUCATION, ENHANCED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND DISCOUNTED PARTICIPATION FEES TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY FOR FAMILIES. WAA OWNS AND OPERATES THE WAA SPORTS CENTER, LOCATED AT 2323 LIBERTY STREET IN AURORA, ILLINOIS. THE FACILITY IS USED FOR SPEED AND AGILITY TRAINING, INFIELD DEVELOPMENT, COMPETITIVE TEAM TRYOUTS, AND OPEN PARTICIPANT USAGE. TO SUPPORT SCHEDULING COORDINATION AND LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES, WAA STAFF WORKS CLOSELY WITH LOCAL CHURCH LEADERS, PARK DISTRICT OFFICIALS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS. IN ADDITION, WAA OPERATED A DEDICATED INDOOR TRAINING CENTER AT 657 WOLVERINE DRIVE, ADJACENT TO THE WAA SPORTS CENTER, SERVING BOTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS. THIS FACILITY PROVIDES A POSITIVE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT FOR INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO WAA PARTICIPANTS. THIS FACILITY WAS CLOSED IN JUNE 2025 AS WAA EMBARKED ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 15,000 SQUARE-FOOT BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TRAINING CENTER. THE NEW FACILITY WAS COMPLETED AND OPEN FOR WAA PLAYERS AND TEAMS IN NOVEMBER 2025 SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS AND FAMILIES.
- $637,751 spent. BASKETBALL - RECREATIONAL LEAGUES, TRAINING AND CAMPS, TRAVEL BASKETBALL AND ADVANCED TRAINING AND CAMPSWAA SERVED APPROXIMATELY 2,000 YOUTH THROUGH ITS GROWING BASKETBALL PROGRAMS, PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTION, STRUCTURED TRAINING, AND MEANINGFUL COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT, INCLUDING FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, CERTIFIED COACHES AND TRAINERS, REFEREES, UNIFORMS, INSURANCE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT TO ENSURE A SAFE AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. THE RENOVATED WAA SPORTS CENTER AT 2323 LIBERTY STREET SERVES AS THE CORNERSTONE OF BASKETBALL TRAINING, CONDITIONING, AND LEAGUE PLAY. THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, PARK DISTRICT OFFICIALS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS, WAA MAXIMIZES FACILITY ACCESS AND STRATEGIC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. WAA INVESTS IN PROGRAM EXCELLENCE BY OFFERING FREE COACHING CLINICS AND CREATING TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS FOR OFFICIALS. CONTINUED EXPANSION OF SUMMER LEAGUES AND GIRLS' BASKETBALL PROGRAMMING REFLECTS WAA'S COMMITMENT TO INCREASING ACCESS, STRENGTHENING COMPETITIVE PATHWAYS, AND MEETING THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF PLAYERS AND FAMILIES.
- $74,177 spent. FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES, INDOOR LEAGUE, CAMPS AND CLINICS:-WAA PROVIDED MORE THAN 500 CHILDREN WITH INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN FLAG FOOTBALL. THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, COACHES AND TRAINERS, CERTIFIED OFFICIALS, UNIFORMS, PLAYBOOKS, AWARDS, INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT TO ENSURE A SAFE AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT. WAA HAS LONG BEEN A LEADER IN THE COMMUNITY, ESTABLISHING ITS FLAG FOOTBALL PROGRAM WELL BEFORE OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AS A SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE ALTERNATIVE TO TACKLE FOOTBALL. TODAY, THE PROGRAM REMAINS ONE OF THE PREMIER FLAG FOOTBALL OFFERINGS IN THE AREA. THROUGH ONGOING COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL CHURCH LEADERS, PARK DISTRICT OFFICIALS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS, WAA CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN SCHEDULING COORDINATION, EXPAND ACCESS TO FACILITIES, AND ENHANCE OVERALL PROGRAM QUALITY TO BETTER SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
- $413,848 spent. SOFTBALL - RECREATIONAL LEAGUES, TRAINING AND CAMPS, TRAVEL SOFTBALL AND ADVANCED TRAINING, CAMPS AND CLINICS.WAA PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY SOFTBALL INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, AND COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UP TO 1,000 GIRLS ANNUALLY. THE ORGANIZATION ENSURES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO YOUTH ATHLETICS BY SUPPLYING EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, CERTIFIED COACHES AND TRAINERS, UMPIRES, UNIFORMS, AWARDS, INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND COMPREHENSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT. TO REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND PROMOTE INCLUSION, WAA OFFERS DISCOUNTED PARTICIPATION FEES AND AFFORDABLE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUALLY INVESTS IN COACH EDUCATION AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF ITS RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL PROGRAM. EXPANDED PROGRAMMING INCLUDES A FALL SOFTBALL PROGRAM, INSTRUCTIONAL CAMPS AND CLINICS, AND A HIGHLY ATTENDED END-OF-SEASON ALL-STAR EVENT EACH JULY. WAA OWNS AND OPERATES THE WAA SPORTS CENTER IN AURORA, ILLINOIS, PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO SPEED AND AGILITY TRAINING, INFIELD DEVELOPMENT, TEAM PRACTICES, AND COMPETITIVE TRYOUTS. STAFF COLLABORATE CLOSELY WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, PARK DISTRICT OFFICIALS, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS TO MAXIMIZE FACILITY USE AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. IN JUNE 2025, WAA CLOSED ITS FORMER INDOOR TRAINING FACILITY TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION ON A NEW 15,000-SQUARE-FOOT BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TRAINING CENTER. COMPLETED IN NOVEMBER 2025, THE NEW FACILITY SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED ACCESS TO STRUCTURED, AFFORDABLE TRAINING FOR YOUTH ATHLETES AND FURTHER STRENGTHENED WAA'S LONG-TERM CAPACITY TO SERVE FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
- $168,376 spent. CAMPS, CLINICS, AND MANAGED FACILITIES (REGISTRATION INCOME ONLY. DOES NOT INCLUDE RENTAL INCOME):-WAA PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM SERVICES THAT EXTEND BEYOND SEASONAL PLAY, INCLUDING CAMPS, CLINICS, SPECIAL EVENTS, TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMMING, SPORTS CENTER ACTIVITIES, AND ONGOING FIELD AND FACILITY DEVELOPMENT. ONLY REGISTRATION REVENUE IS REFLECTED ABOVE. TO MEET GROWING DEMAND AND BETTER SERVE FAMILIES, WAA IS LAUNCHED A $4 MILLION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND EXPANSION PROJECT AT ITS 2323 LIBERTY STREET FACILITY. THE PROJECT INCLUDES CONSTRUCTION OF AN OUTDOOR, LIGHTED TURF FIELD; A 15,000-SQUARE-FOOT INDOOR BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TRAINING CENTER WITH DEDICATED WORKOUT SPACE; AND A NEW PARKING LOT TO ENHANCE SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND TRAFFIC FLOW. THESE IMPROVEMENTS WILL EXPAND YEAR-ROUND TRAINING CAPACITY, INCREASE PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY YOUTH ATHLETICS PROGRAMMING.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 July 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 May 1992.
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 November 4, 2026.
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