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Shawnee Athletic Boosters

EIN 45-4365948 · Springfield, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SHAWNEE BOOSTERS CLUB SHALL PROMOTE A MUTUAL UNITY OF ACTION TO ENSURE SUPPORT OF SHAWNEE ATHLETIC PROGRMS BY FULFILLING THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: 1. TO AID, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF STUDENT ATHLETES AT SHAWNEE IN COOPERATION WITH THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL, SCHOOL BOARD, AND COACHING STAFF IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS AND RULES OF THE OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AND OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS. 2. TO AID, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT ATHLETES AT SHAWNEE REGADLSSS OF ANCESTRY, COOR, NATIONL ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, SEX AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND. 3. TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPORT THE ACADEMIC ENDEAVORS OF STUDNET ATHLETES AT SHAWNEE. 4. THE STIMULATION OF COMMUNITY INTEREST AND PARTICPATION IN THE SHAWNEE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS. 5. THE PROMOTION OF SCHOOL SPIRIT AND SPORTMANSHIP; ENCOURAGE ATTENDANCE AT ALL SHAWNEE ATHLETIC EVENTS. 6. THE RAISING OF SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDS.

Income
$186,970
Spending
$242,884
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 41%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 (3)
  1. $98,927 spent. ATHLETIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS - FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS TO ATHLETIC FACILITIES SUCH AS SCOREBOARDS, FIELD MATENANCE, WEIGHT ROOM EQUIPMENT, OR TRAINING FACILITIES.
  2. $7,867 spent. ATHLETIC PROGRAM SUPPORT & RECOGNITION - FUNDING TEAM BANQUETS, AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, OR RECOGNITION PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE STUDENT ATHLETES.
  3. $92,296 spent. ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS - PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT, SAFETY GEAR, AND TEAM UNIFORMS AND APPAREL USED BY THE STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on October 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2019.

    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 May 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 May 2025.

    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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