Northwest United Fc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Northwest United is a premier youth soccer club serving Skagit County and surrounding areas. As one of the top clubs in the Pacific Northwest, we have grown to 41 teams across boys and girls' divisions, offering year-round development for players from U8 to U19. Our commitment extends beyond the game - we focus on building strong character, integrity, and respect in our athletes, shaping not only high-level soccer players but also future leaders in the community. Northwest United provides opportunities for both elite-level players and those developing their skills, ensuring a pathway for growth at every stage. We compete in some of the most prestigious regional and national leagues in the ECNL and RCL, consistently producing top-tier teams and players who excel at the highest levels. Through our dedication to excellence, we continue to be recognized as a leader in youth soccer development in the Pacific Northwest.
- Income
- $1.4 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 48
- Highest pay
- $121,813, director of soccer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2548 of 50 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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 (1)
- $1.2 million spent. Northwest United is a premier youth soccer club serving Skagit County and surrounding areas. As one of the top clubs in the Pacific Northwest, we have grown to 41 teams across boys and girls' divisions, offering year-round development for players from U8 to U19. Our commitment extends beyond the game - we focus on building strong character, integrity, and respect in our athletes, shaping not only high-level soccer players but also future leaders in the community. Northwest United provides opportunities for both elite-level players and those developing their skills, ensuring a pathway for growth at every stage. We compete in some of the most prestigious regional and national leagues in the ECNL and RCL, consistently producing top-tier teams and players who excel at the highest levels. Through our dedication to excellence, we continue to be recognized as a leader in youth soccer development in the Pacific Northwest.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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