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Metro Area Tournament Committee

EIN 45-0458883 · Fargo, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The primary purpose of the committee will be to organize, provide and promote educational and recreational opportunities for school children in North Dakota by coordinating competitions, tournaments or similar activities in conjunction with the North Dakota High School Activities Association, or any similar successor entities. The committee will also solicit funds necessary to sponsor said competitions or tournaments, and provide such other planning and coordination as may be deemed necessary.

Income
$530,654
Spending
$522,457
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$9,755, secretary/treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% 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 July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 July 31, 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)
  1. $518,844 spent. The Metro Area Tournament Committee hosted, provided security and support for boys and girls athletic tournaments in Fargo and West Fargo North Dakota. Thirty tournaments were managed by the organization. The MATC hosted the following state and regional tournaments: State Girls Golf (Class B), East Region Boys and Girls Tennis, EDC Boys and Girls Swim/Dive Championships, East Region Volleyball, Dakota Bowl (football championships), State Boys and Girls Swim/Dive Championships, State Volleyball (Class A & B), East Region Boys Wrestling, State Wrestling (Boys and Girls, Class A & B), East Region Boys and Girls Basketball, Region One Boys and Girls Basketball, East Region Boys and Girls Track & Field Championship, EDC Baseball, EDC Softball, State Baseball (Class B), State Softball (Class B) and State Girls Soccer. The committee also sponsored volleyball, wrestling and multiple sub-varsity events during their respective regular seasons.The Committee hired numerous individuals to host, coordinate, and provide security at the games. Food and beverages were provided for these individuals.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 July 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 August 2001.

    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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