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Uncommon Sports Group

EIN 46-2998866 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MAXIMIZE THE UTILIZATION OF SPORT AS A POSITIVE SOCIAL AGENT FOR CHANGE ON BOTH A DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL BY DEVELOPING CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERS OF THE COLLEGE & PRO SPORTS INDUSTRIES.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
25
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$117,097, executive director

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: 56 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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 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)
  1. $1.3 million spent. THE USG ACADEMY CONSISTS OF AN 8-WEEK CURRICULUM THATFUTURE LEADERS OF THE SPORT INDUSTRY COMPLETE REMOTELY ALONGSIDE OTHERMEMBERS OF THEIR TEAM. THE USG ACADEMY CHALLENGES PARTICIPANTS TO GROWSPIRITUALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY THROUGH WEEKLY CALLS TO ACTION,DISCUSSIONS, AND COACHING SESSIONS WITH OUR USG STAFF. USG COVERS THECOSTS FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES THE 8-WEEKPROGRAM TO COME TOGETHER FOR AN IN-PERSON WEEKEND EVENT. THESE "WEEKENDGATHERINGS" PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ATTENDEES TO PUT WHAT THEY HAVELEARNED INTO ACTION THROUGH FACILITY TOURS, GUEST SPEAKERS, BIBLESTUDIES, AND OUTREACH PROJECTS. USG HOSTED WEEKEND GATHERINGS FOR 62FUTURE LEADERS OF THE SPORTS INDUSTRY THROUGHOUT 2024 IN PHOENIX, DALLAS, & MINNEAPOLIS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. USG INVESTS IN THE ONGOING PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OFTHE FUTURE LEADERS OF THE SPORTS INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING THEM ACCESS TOOUR USG CONNECT APP IN ADDITION TO HELPING THEM PARTICIPATE INPROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES. USG NOW HASHUNDREDS OF MEMBERS ACTIVE ON THE USG CONNECT APP. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE2024 PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES USG PROVIDEDINCLUDE HOSTING OUR ANNUAL CHRISTIANS WORKING IN SPORTS CONFERENCE, ALONG WITH HELPING SEND MEMBERS TO THE PASSION CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA, MEN'S BASKETBALL COACHES CONVENTION, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACHES CONVENTION, ADS 4 CHRIST CONFERENCE, NACDA, DANIEL SUMMIT, AND WOMEN'S LEADERS IN COLLEGE SPORTS CONFERENCE IN ADDITION TO OUR MISSION TRIP TO KENYA. THIS TRIP INCLUDED 9 FUTURE LEADERS OF THE SPORTS INDUSTRY AND 2 USG STAFF. OUR KENYA MISSION TRIP TEAM WAS ABLE TO COME ALONGSIDE LOCAL LEADERS IN HELPING LEAD LEADING SPORTS CAMPS FOR YOUTH & COACHES THROUGHOUT THE NAIROBI AREA.
  3. $575,930 spent. USG AWARDED $30K IN SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE SPRING AND FALLSEMESTERS TO 26 FUTURE LEADERS OF THE COLLEGE AND PRO SPORTS INDUSTRY.PARTICIPANTS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS WERE CHALLENGED TO REFLECTUPON A SPECIFIC PROMPT THROUGH AN ESSAY.

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

  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 December 2024.

    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 July 2014.

    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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