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Rochester Youth Soccer League

EIN 38-2413604 · Rochester Hls, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ROCHESTER YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE'S (RYSL) MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND BENEFIT FROM ATHLETICS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUND OR FINANCIAL MEANS. BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING, COACHING, AND RESOURCES, WE AIM TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY, WELLNES, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, WE STRIVE TO INSPIRE A LIFELONG LOVE FOR SPORTS, FOSTER TEAMWORK AND CAMARADERIE, AND INSTILL THE VALUES OF DEDICATION, PERSEVERANCE, AND RESPECT. TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE AND VIBRANT ATHLETIC LANDSCAPE WHERE EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS THE CHANCE TO THRIVE AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. RYSL'S PROGRAMS ENABLE A YOUTH SOCCER ENTHUSIAST OF ANY LEVEL TO PARTICIPATE AND THRIVE. WE OFFER PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 18 MONTHS TO 19 YEARS OLD. RSC RECREATION: LEAGUE DESIGN

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
11
Volunteers
330

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

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 53 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 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 May 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. ROCHESTER YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE'S (RYSL) MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND BENEFIT FROM ATHLETICS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUND OR FINANCIAL MEANS. BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING, COACHING, AND RESOURCES, WE AIM TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY, WELLNESS, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, WE STRIVE TO INSPIRE A LIFELONG LOVE FOR SPORTS, FOSTER TEAMWORK AND CAMARADERIE, AND INSTILL THE VALUES OF DEDICATION, PERSEVERANCE, AND RESPECT. TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE AND VIBRANT ATHLETIC LANDSCAPE WHERE EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS THE CHANCE TO THRIVE AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. RYSL'S PROGRAMS ENABLE A YOUTH SOCCER ENTHUSIAST OF ANY LEVEL TO PARTICIPATE AND THRIVE. WE OFFER PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 18- MONTHS TO 19-YEARS-OLD. RSC RECREATION: LEAGUE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH SCHOOL FRIENDS WHERE VOLUNTEER PARENTS SERVE AS COACHES. LIGHTNING DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY: A PROGRAM THAT BRIDGES RECREATIONAL AND TRAVEL SOCCER. CENTERED AROUND A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM AND CERTIFIED COACHING STAFF. MICHIGAN STARS LIGHTNING: A TRAVEL PROGRAM WHICH IS A YEAR-LONG COMMITMENT WITH TEAMS FORMED THROUGH A TRYOUT PROCESS LED BY A STAFF OF LICENSED COACHES. TRAVEL TEAMS COMPETE THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, THE MIDWEST REGION, AND SOME TRAVEL AS FAR AS ARIZONA OR FLORIDA. TOPSOCCER (THE OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR SOCCER): A FREE SOCCER PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN WHICH IS DRIVEN BY A COACHING STAFF COMPRISED OF VOLUNTEER TEENS. DUE TO THE VARIETY AND QUALITY OF OUR PROGRAMMING, WE SERVE NOT ONLY THE COMMUNITIES OF ROCHESTER AND ROCHESTER HILLS, BUT ALSO AUBURN HILLS, LAKE ORION, TROY, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, ROMEO, STERLING HEIGHTS, AND BEYOND. OUR SOCCER LEAGUES AND CAMPS TAKE PLACE TWELVE MONTHS OF THE YEAR. ROCHESTER YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE'S (RYSL) MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND BENEFIT FROM ATHLETICS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUND OR FINANCIAL MEANS. BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING, COACHING, AND RESOURCES, WE AIM TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY, WELLNESS, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, WE STRIVE TO INSPIRE A LIFELONG LOVE FOR SPORTS, FOSTER TEAMWORK AND CAMARADERIE, AND INSTILL THE VALUES OF DEDICATION, PERSEVERANCE, AND RESPECT. TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE AND VIBRANT ATHLETIC LANDSCAPE WHERE EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS THE CHANCE TO THRIVE AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. RYSL'S PROGRAMS ENABLE A YOUTH SOCCER ENTHUSIAST OF ANY LEVEL TO PARTICIPATE AND THRIVE. WE OFFER PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 18- MONTHS TO 19-YEARS-OLD. RSC RECREATION: LEAGUE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH SCHOOL FRIENDS WHERE VOLUNTEER PARENTS SERVE AS COACHES. LIGHTNING DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY: A PROGRAM THAT BRIDGES RECREATIONAL AND TRAVEL SOCCER. CENTERED AROUND A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM AND CERTIFIED COACHING STAFF. MICHIGAN STARS LIGHTNING: A TRAVEL PROGRAM WHICH IS A YEAR-LONG COMMITMENT WITH TEAMS FORMED THROUGH A TRYOUT PROCESS LED BY A STAFF OF LICENSED COACHES. TRAVEL TEAMS COMPETE THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, THE MIDWEST REGION, AND SOME TRAVEL AS FAR AS ARIZONA OR FLORIDA. TOPSOCCER (THE OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR SOCCER): A FREE SOCCER PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN WHICH IS DRIVEN BY A COACHING STAFF COMPRISED OF VOLUNTEER TEENS. DUE TO THE VARIETY AND QUALITY OF OUR PROGRAMMING, WE SERVE NOT ONLY THE COMMUNITIES OF ROCHESTER AND ROCHESTER HILLS, BUT ALSO AUBURN HILLS, LAKE ORION, TROY, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, ROMEO, STERLING HEIGHTS, AND BEYOND. OUR SOCCER LEAGUES AND CAMPS TAKE PLACE TWELVE MONTHS OF THE YEAR.
  2. NONE
  3. NONE
  4. $1.7 million spent. SEE MISSION STATEMENT/1ST EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR DETAILS
  5. SEE MISSION STATEMENT/1ST EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR DETAILS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 May 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 February 1983.

    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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