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Onyx Skating Academy

EIN 38-3507892 · Rochester Hls, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE ALL DISCIPLINES OF THE FIGURE SKATING UNDER THE GUIDELINES OF THE UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION.

Income
$95,858
Spending
$88,954
Reserves
22.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

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 (4)
  1. $19,042 spent. ANNUAL SKATING COMPETITION, ONYX CHALLENGE ALLOWS SKATERS AT ALL LEVELS TO EXHIBIT SKATING SKILLS AND COMPETE AGAINST OTHER SKATERS FROM OTHER PROGRAMS. THIS PROMOTES THE PRACTICE AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMY. IT ALSO ENCOURAGES AND CULTIVATES A FRATERNAL FELLING AMONG THE OSA SKATERS.
  2. $51,556 spent. TESTING: TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE INSTRUCTION, PRACTICE AND ADVANCEMENT OF MEMBERS IN THE ACADEMY OF ANY OF ALL DISCIPLINES OF FIGURE SKATING. THIS INCLUDES TESTING AND ADVANCING IN THE AREAS OF FREESTYLE, MOVES IN THE FIELD AND ICE DANCING.
  3. $13,209 spent. MEMBERSHIP: ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES PAID BY CLUB MEMBERS. UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE PAID WITH THESE FUNDS. MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR A SKATER TO TEST TO COMPETE. ALSO INCLUDES INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ACADEMY MEMBERS. ANY REVENUE IS USED FOR MEMBERS GIFTS AT THE ANNUAL BANQUET AND FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ANNUAL ICE SHOW.
  4. $2,591 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES ARE PRIMARILY EXPENSES RELATED TO ANNUAL ICE SHOWS, ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP AWARDS BANQUET, REGIONAL/SECTIONAL/NATIONAL COMPETITION SEND-OFFS AND TRAVEL SUPPORT, OFFICE EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTIONAL SEMINARS FOR SKATERS AND COACHES.

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

  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 November 6, 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 June 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 October 2008.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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