Grand Valley Soccer Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Grand Valley Soccer Association (GVSA) was founded in 1996 with a mission to bring competitive, community-focused youth soccer to the Metro Grand Rapids and West Michigan Lakeshore areas. As an affiliate of US Youth Soccer Association, GVSA has connected players to some of the largest, most diverse soccer networks in the United States and has grown into the largest select league in the state of Michigan.
- Income
- $179,035
- Spending
- $234,165
- Reserves
- 17.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
- $222,846 spent. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, GRAND VALLEY SOCCER ASSOCIATION (GVSA) HAD 6,326 REGISTERED YOUTH PLAYERS, 966 COACHES, AND 481 TEAMS FROM OVER 24 SOCCER CLUBS THAT PLAYED ON APPROXIMATELY 100 OUTDOOR FIELDS IN THE GREATER GRAND RAPIDS AREA. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 3,800 GAMES PLAYED IN TOTAL FOR BOTH THE FALL AND SPRING SEASONS. GVSA has positively impacted over 24,000 people through the sport of soccer, as players, coaches, volunteers, referees, and supporters were brought together because of the league. GVSA believes soccer is about more than just the game - it's about creating a safe, competitive environment where kids can thrive. True to FIFA's motto of "Fair Play," GVSA prioritizes integrity both on and off the field.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2010.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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