Nola Soccer Academy
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
NOLA SOCCER ACAEMY WILL PROVIDE SOCCER PROGRAMS TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THAT WILL INCLUDE: GROUP TRAINING, PERSONAL TRAINING, COMPETITIVE TEAMS, PARENT COACHING CLINICS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, ETC. IT WILL ALSO OPERATE THE MINOR LEAGUE TEAM.
- Income
- $601,904
- Spending
- $716,591
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 90%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $344,287 spent. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM: ORGANIZE AND MANAGE AN AMATEUR SOCCER TEAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 15-22). PROVIDE COACHING, DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUED OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY AND/OR COACH SOCCER AT A HIGH LEVEL. PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY AND RESOURCES TO GAIN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, PLAYER CONTRACTS, COACHING JOBS, ETC. PROVIDE YOUNGER PLAYERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY WITH AND BE COACHED BY HIGHER LEVEL PLAYERS. PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE INTRODUCED TO AND EXPERIENCE THE SPORT IN A SAFE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.
- $305,311 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: ORGANIZE AND STAFF YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAMS FOR AREA YOUTH AGES 3-20. PROVIDE COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS. ASSIST THEM IN GAINING BASIC TO ADVANCED SKILLS TO PLAY ON COMPETITIVE, RECREATIONAL AND SCHOOL TEAMS. PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE SOCCER SUPPORT TO NEW ORLEANS RECREATIONAL DEPARTMENT AFFILIATE, CARROLLTON BOOSTERS. PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL COACHING SUPPORT TO THE CARROLLTON BOOSTERS PROGRAM VIA CLINICS, VOLUNTEER COACHING SESSIONS, PLAYER EVALUATIONS, GAME REFEREES, ETC. TOOK A FLEDGLING FALL PROGRAM AND REVIVED IT INTO ONE OF THE STRONGEST SOCCER PROGRAMS IN THE AREA (800 FAMILIES). IMPLEMENTED A SPRING PROGRAM BASED ON COMMUNITY DEMAND FOR PROGRAM CONTINUATION.
- $5,745 spent. SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM: ORGANIZE AND STAFF SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS FOR AREA YOUTH AGES 5-13. TEACH SOCCER SKILLS, PROMOTE HEALTH/FITNESS, AND DEVELOP SPORTSMANSHIP AT EVERY LEVEL. IN 2024, OVER 300 YOUTH WERE REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS OVER A 10 WEEK PERIOD. ALSO TRAIN AND DEVELOP YOUNG ADULT CAMP COACHES. THE CAMP PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATION, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND BASIC BUSINESS SKILLS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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