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Minnesota Youth Athletic Services Inc

EIN 41-1684453 · Spring Lk Pk, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 115 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

To improve the delivery of youth sports services to athletes, coaches, parents, officials, and the associations that serve them.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
80
Volunteers
6,750
Highest pay
$140,135, executive director

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 115 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $3.3 million spent. The Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS) provides statewide youth sports programming and safety services that promote positive experiences for young athletes.Youth Sports ProgramsMYAS operates a comprehensive, multi-sport youth sports program across Minnesota, including basketball, baseball, football, wrestling, and swimming. During the fiscal year, MYAS served an estimated 91,000 youth through athletic programs.- Basketball: Offers the flagship Grade State event, community-based leagues, and seasonal tournaments.- Baseball: Operates the Gopher State Baseball League, competitive tournaments, and developmental clinics focused on skill building and sportsmanship,- Football: Manages the Gopher State Football League and supports community associations with scheduling, league administration, and safety training.- Wrestling: Hosts the Midwest Wrestling Tour, providing athlete development, competitive experience, and community engagement.These programs advance MYAS's mission by providing structured athletics, building teamwork and character, and strengthening youth sports communities statewide.
  2. $190,671 spent. Coach & Official Development Services (Trusted Coaches and Trusted Officials)MYAS operates two education-focused platforms to support safe and high-quality youth sports experiences.- Trusted Coaches: Conducted background checks, abuse-prevention education, and safety training for approximately 16,000 coaches, helping ensure a secure environment for youth athletes.- Trusted Officials: Trained and certified approximately 700 officials through rules education, mechanics training, and youth-specific conduct modules. These efforts improve officiating quality, ensure safe and fair competition, and support the longevity of youth sports education.
  3. $174,495 spent. Community Impact FundThe MYAS Community Impact Fund directly supports youth athletes and local organizations by distributing grants based on the core values of safety, access, equity, recognition, education, and opportunity. During the fiscal year, the MYAS Community Impact Fund awarded $78,200 in grants to 53 organizations, $10,150 to assist 40 individuals with free or discounted registration, and $1,087 in gear to new umpires.

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 July 1996.

    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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