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Apple Valley Hockey Association

EIN 51-0158274 · Apple Valley, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE APPLE VALLEY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION IS TO CREATE A FUN, FAIR AND SAFE HOCKEY ENVIRONMENT THAT DEVELOPS RESPECT FOR OTHERS, SELF- CONFIDENCE, LEADERSHIP, COMPETITIVENESS AND TEAMWORK IN OUR STUDENT ATHLETES. WE WILL STRIVE TO PROVIDE THE BEST COMPETITION AT ALL LEVELS WHILE MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF SPORTSMANSHIP.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$999,585
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 81%
Employees
45
Volunteers
297
Highest pay
$70,950, gambling man

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

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 18 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 March 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 (4)
  1. $923,023 spent. EVERY ASSOCIATION CAN PROMISE EARLY MORNINGS AT THE RINK, A SMELLY HOCKEY BAG AND LOTS OF FUN FOR PARENTS AND KIDS. THE APPLE VALLEY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION DOES ALL OF THAT AND SO MUCH MORE: -A WELL-FUNDED AND FINANCIALLY SECURE, SUCCESSFUL ORGANIZATION, WE OFFER SOME OF THE LOWEST TOTAL COST OF HOCKEY PROGRAMS IN THE SOUTH METRO. -GREAT COACHING ON ICE WITH PARENT AND PAID COACHES AND A DEDICATED DRYLAND FACILITY FOR TOTAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT. -OUR YOUTH ASSOCIATION IS FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH OUR HIGH SCHOOL COACHING STAFF INVOLVED IN PLAYER DEVELOPMENT. -"TPG GOALTENDING" TRAINERS USED FOR GOALIE EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT. -GEAR PACKAGES FOR KIDS STARTING OUT AT A GREAT, AFFORDABLE PRICE. -EACH YEAR TEAMS CAN PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS INCLUDING PARKS BEAUTIFICATION, HOUSE AND YARD WORK FOR THOSE UNABLE TO DO IT FOR THEMSELVES, AND SEVERAL "FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN"EVENTS. -THE AVBHA IS A SIGNIFICANT BENEFACTOR TO THE LOCAL "MOSAIC HOCKEY COLLECTIVE" WHICH FOCUSES ON BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE HOCKEY COMMUNITY THAT EMPOWERS PLAYERS OF COLOR WITH SKILLS, RESOURCES, AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCES TO GROW AND GIVE BACK TO THE GAME. EVERY ASSOCIATION CAN PROMISE EARLY MORNINGS AT THE RINK, A SMELLY HOCKEY BAG AND LOTS OF FUN FOR PARENTS AND KIDS. THE APPLE VALLEY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION DOES ALL OF THAT AND SO MUCH MORE: -A WELL-FUNDED AND FINANCIALLY SECURE, SUCCESSFUL ORGANIZATION, WE OFFER SOME OF THE LOWEST TOTAL COST OF HOCKEY PROGRAMS IN THE SOUTH METRO. -GREAT COACHING ON ICE WITH PARENT AND PAID COACHES AND A DEDICATED DRYLAND FACILITY FOR TOTAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT. -OUR YOUTH ASSOCIATION IS FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH OUR HIGH SCHOOL COACHING STAFF INVOLVED IN PLAYER DEVELOPMENT. -"TPG GOALTENDING" TRAINERS USED FOR GOALIE EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT. -GEAR PACKAGES FOR KIDS STARTING OUT AT A GREAT, AFFORDABLE PRICE. -EACH YEAR TEAMS CAN PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS INCLUDING PARKS BEAUTIFICATION, HOUSE AND YARD WORK FOR THOSE UNABLE TO DO IT FOR THEMSELVES, AND SEVERAL "FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN"EVENTS. -THE AVBHA IS A SIGNIFICANT BENEFACTOR TO THE LOCAL "MOSAIC HOCKEY COLLECTIVE" WHICH FOCUSES ON BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE HOCKEY COMMUNITY THAT EMPOWERS PLAYERS OF COLOR WITH SKILLS, RESOURCES, AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCES TO GROW AND GIVE BACK TO THE GAME.
  2. GAMBLING: THE FORMS OF GAMBLING CONDUCTED BY THE ASSOCIATION DURING THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2025, INCLUDED PAPER PULL-TABS, NON-LINKED BINGO, ELECTRONIC PULL-TABS, LINKED BINGO, SPORTS-THEMED TIPBOARDS, AND TIPBOARDS. REVENUE IN EXCESS OF ALLOWABLE EXPENSES GENERATED BY THE LAWFUL GAMBLING FUND WERE USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES AND BOARD APPROVED EXPENDITURES AS DEFINED BY MINNESOTA STATUTE. GROSS RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2025, WERE 32,281,594. TOTAL GAMING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2025, WERE 31,473,480.
  3. $26,145 spent. PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND ICE RINK FOR PARTICIPANTS TO UTILIZE.
  4. PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND ICE RINK FOR PARTICIPANTS TO UTILIZE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 March 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 September 1975.

    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 October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Valley Hope Association (Norton, KS), EIN 48-0728186. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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