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Badger Region Volleyball Association Inc

EIN 39-1802573 · Pewaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BADGER REGION VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION PROMOTES INITIATIVES FOR SAFE, STRUCTURED AND FUN LIFE LONG VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCES THROUGH EDUCATION, PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPORT OF VOLLEYBALL IN WISCONSIN.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
16.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
7
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$116,451, executive directorcommissioner

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 September 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. REGIONAL EVENTS: THE PURPOSE OF THE REGIONAL EVENTS IS TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR ALL MEMBERS TO COMPETE IN LARGE EVENTS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A QUALITY COMPETITIVE AND LEARNING EXPERIENCE, WE ALSO USE THESE EVENTS TO INCREASE THE VISIBILITY AND AWARENESS OF OUR SPORT IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. BY OFFERING EVENTS FOR AGES 11 THROUGH SENIOR ADULTS, WE SHOWCASE THE SPORT AS A LIFELONG ACTIVITY AND PART OF A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. THESE OPPORTUNITIES SERVE PLAYERS, COACHES, ATHLETES, ADMINISTRATORS AND SPECTATORS.
  2. $138,396 spent. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: SERVICES PROVIDE FRAMEWORK, ADMINISTRATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR A SAFE AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF, CONTRACTORS AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
  3. $33,608 spent. PROGRAMS & SERVICES: SERVICES TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION FOR YOUTH, COACHES, OFFICIALS, CLUB DIRECTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND SPECTATORS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL-STAR, SPORTSMANSHIP, GRASSROOTS EDUCATION, CLINICS FOR COACHES, TRAINING AND MENTORING FOR OFFICALS, YOUTH INSTRUCTIONAL CLINICS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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