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Southern Homestead Soccer Academy Inc

EIN 46-3716780 · Homestead, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A CLUB THAT HELPS CHILDREN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND CONTINUE ON TO COLLEGE WITH OUR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM. INSTRUCTORS AND TEACHERS PROMOTING THE INCLUSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RACES AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS. FOCUSING ON HELPING THE CHILDREN WITH NUTRITION, HOMEWORK, READING, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION. ALSO PROVIDING INFORMATIVE MEETINGS

Income
$573,052
Spending
$573,007
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
8
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$60,675, president

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (1)
  1. $490,958 spent. SHSA IS A PARTNER WITH PEACE CDC, INC. PROVIDING SERVICES TO OVER 100 STUDENTS IN DADE COUNTYTHROUGH A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT FUNDED BY THE CHILDRENS TRUST. SHSA CLUB PROVIDES YEAR ROUND OUT OF SCHOOL SERVICES BOTH AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP THROUGH TWO SEPARATE CONTRACTS, ONE FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES KINDERGARDEN TO 5TH AND THE OTHER FOR GRADES 6 THROUGH 12. THE CLUB OFFERS A PROGRAM OF INCLUSION FOR BOTH DEVELOPING AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LITERACY, FITNESS, LIFE SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, WITH STEAM ACTIVITIES INTEGRATED INTO THE ENTIRE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS ENHANCED WITH THE INCLUSION OF THE LIFESKILLS CURRICULUM AND SEL LEARNING A TO Z INTEGRATION. FITNESS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SPARK PE, SOCCER, AND STEAM ACTIVITIES THROUGH SCIENCE A TO Z. ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND MATERIALS ARE AGE APPROPRIATED AND SPECIALLY ACCOMMODATED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. 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 September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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