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Rockford Area Athletic Association

EIN 41-1680498 · Rockford, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS.

Income
$372,422
Spending
$350,535
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (5)
  1. $115,684 spent. BASKETBALL PROGRAM FOR THOSE IN GRADES 3 THROUGH 8 THAT FOCUSES ON CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT OF BASIC FUNDAMENTALS AND SKILL SETS AS WELL AS TEAM IMPROVEMENTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. EACH GRADE LEVEL PARTICIPATES IN GAMES AND SCRIMMAGES WITH OTHER LOCAL TEAMS AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MYAS STATE TOURNAMENT.
  2. $64,275 spent. SOFTBALL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 5 THROUGH 15 DEDICATED TO TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS AND DEVELOPING SKILL SETS. THIS PROGRAM LEADS INTO THE CROW RIVER REVOLUTION PROGRAM THAT PARTNERS WITH OTHER AREA ORGANIZATIONS TO CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL. TEAMS PARTICIPATE IN GAMES AND TOURNAMENTS THROUGH THE YEAR.
  3. $61,665 spent. BASEBALL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 7 THROUGH 13 DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING BASEBALL FUNDAMENTALS IN BOTH A COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PLAYERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FUNDAMENTAL BASEBALL SKILLS, INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME, PLAY COMPETITIVE OR RECREATIONAL BASEBALL ALL WHILE INPIRING SPORTSMANSHIP, RESPECT, AND CHARACTER ON AND OFF THE BASEBALL FIELD.
  4. $106,106 spent. OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS: FOOTBALL-PROGRAM FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 2 THROUGH 6 DEDICATED TO TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS IN BOTH A COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. VOLLEYBALL-OFFERS ATHLETES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL AFTER THEIR SCHOOL SEASON ENDS. WRESTLING-OPEN TO STUDENTS OF ANY SKILL LEVEL FROM 4 YEARS OLD THROUGH 6TH GRADE. GENERAL-EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS ORGANIZED IN COMBINATION WITH YOUTH SPORT REGISTRATION FEES TO HELP PAY FOR UNIFORMS, FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, SPORTING EQUIPMENT, TEAM TOURNAMENTS, AND MANY OTHER NEEDS.
  5. OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS: FOOTBALL-PROGRAM FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 2 THROUGH 6 DEDICATED TO TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS IN BOTH A COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. VOLLEYBALL-OFFERS ATHLETES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL AFTER THEIR SCHOOL SEASON ENDS. WRESTLING-OPEN TO STUDENTS OF ANY SKILL LEVEL FROM 4 YEARS OLD THROUGH 6TH GRADE. GENERAL-EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS ORGANIZED IN COMBINATION WITH YOUTH SPORT REGISTRATION FEES TO HELP PAY FOR UNIFORMS, FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, SPORTING EQUIPMENT, TEAM TOURNAMENTS, AND MANY OTHER NEEDS.

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 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 September 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 December 1991.

    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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