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Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Inc

EIN 46-5718840 · E Stroudsburg, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE AND UNITE LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH PROVIDING ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION BETWEEN THE MEMBER SCHOOLS.

Income
$290,295
Spending
$298,799
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$3,810, treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 31% 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 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 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. $252,959 spent. MEMBERS OF THE EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE ARE COMMITTED TO MAXIMIZING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME, PROMOTING GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND PROMOTING EQUAL AND FAIR COMPETITION FOR ALL MEMBER SCHOOLS. THE ACTIVITIES PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL MISSION BY ALLOWING FOR THE ATHLETIC AND CO-CURRICULAR EVENTS BETWEEN THE MEMBER SCHOOLS THAT ARE A COMPLIMENT TO THE MEMBER SCHOOL'S ACADEMIC PROGRAM. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE ATHLETIC AND CO-CURRICULAR EVENTS, IT ALLOWS THE STUDENT PARTICIPANTS TO DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO MANAGE ACADEMICS WITH ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, AN IMPORTANT QUALITY IN A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT. THIS BALANCE ILLUSTRATES STUDENT'S SELF-DISCIPLINE, SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT, AND GENERAL WELL-ROUNDEDNESS. THE ATHLETIC AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ARE FUNDAMENTALLY DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP STRONGER PERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND TALENTS. WHEN STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN GROUP COMPETITIONS AND ACTIVITIES, THEY LEARN SKILLS THAT APPLY TO OPPORTUNITIES BOTH ON AND OFF THE PLAYING FIELD. THROUGH COMPETITION, STUDENTS ESTABLISH A SOLID WORK ETHIC THAT VALUES PRACTICE AND REWARDS DETERMINATION. STUDENTS ENHANCE SKILLS IN SELF-RELIANCE AND TEAM INTERACTION, AND DEVELOP NEW STRUCTURES OF SELF MOTIVATION, DISCIPLINE, AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETIC AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IMPROVES STUDENTS EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING EMPOWERMENT, LEADERSHIP AND SELF-ESTEEM CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING AND FUTURE PROSPECTS. MEMBERS OF THE EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE ARE COMMITTED TO MAXIMIZING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME, PROMOTING GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND PROMOTING EQUAL AND FAIR COMPETITION FOR ALL MEMBER SCHOOLS. THE ACTIVITIES PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL MISSION BY ALLOWING FOR THE ATHLETIC AND CO-CURRICULAR EVENTS BETWEEN THE MEMBER SCHOOLS THAT ARE A COMPLIMENT TO THE MEMBER SCHOOL'S ACADEMIC PROGRAM. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE ATHLETIC AND CO-CURRICULAR EVENTS, IT ALLOWS THE STUDENT PARTICIPANTS TO DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO MANAGE ACADEMICS WITH ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, AN IMPORTANT QUALITY IN A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT. THIS BALANCE ILLUSTRATES STUDENT'S SELF-DISCIPLINE, SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT, AND GENERAL WELL-ROUNDEDNESS. THE ATHLETIC AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ARE FUNDAMENTALLY DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP STRONGER PERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND TALENTS. WHEN STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN GROUP COMPETITIONS AND ACTIVITIES, THEY LEARN SKILLS THAT APPLY TO OPPORTUNITIES BOTH ON AND OFF THE PLAYING FIELD. THROUGH COMPETITION, STUDENTS ESTABLISH A SOLID WORK ETHIC THAT VALUES PRACTICE AND REWARDS DETERMINATION. STUDENTS ENHANCE SKILLS IN SELF-RELIANCE AND TEAM INTERACTION, AND DEVELOP NEW STRUCTURES OF SELF MOTIVATION, DISCIPLINE, AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETIC AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IMPROVES STUDENTS EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING EMPOWERMENT, LEADERSHIP AND SELF-ESTEEM CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING AND FUTURE PROSPECTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on October 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2023.

    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 June 2025.

    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 2023.

    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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