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Hockessin Soccer Club

EIN 51-0315714 · Hockessin, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceWeak45 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE SPORT OF SOCCER, SPORTSMANSHIP AND PHYSICAL FITNESS AMONG THE YOUTH OF DELAWARE.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
20
Volunteers
234
Highest pay
$141,000, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 14 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

    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

    0 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 May 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. $2.3 million spent. PROVIDE A LOW-COST, RECREATIONAL SOCCER PROGRAM FOR 1500 KIDS. RECREATIONAL SOCCER PROGRAM PROVIDED THROUGH A MOSTLY VOLUNTEER BASE THAT PROVIDED ATHLETIC OUTLET AND INTRODUCTION TO SOCCER.
  2. $382,797 spent. PROVIDED A COMPETITIVE TRAVEL SOCCER PROGRAM FOR 1350 KIDS. TRAVEL SOCCER PROGRAM LED BY A STAFF OF SOCCER PROFESSIONALS DEVELOPED KIDS THAT WANTED TO PLAY AT A MORE COMPETITIVE LEVEL AND THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND INTO COLLEGE.
  3. $64,812 spent. PROVIDED A TOPS SOCCER PROGRAM FOR 35-50 CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. THE TOPS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED THROUGH A MOSTLY VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION WITH HOCKESSIN SOCCER PROVIDING THE FACILITIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAM.
  4. $156,159 spent. THE CLUB RUNS VARIOUS GIRLS AND BOYS COMPETITIVE, SKILLS CHALLENGE, SOCCER AND SWIM, WORLD CUP AND MINIMITES CAMPS FOR OVER 600 KIDS IN THE GREATER HOCKESSIN, DE AREA. NET PROCEEDS FROM CAMPS ARE USED TO COVER OPERATING COSTS OF THE CLUB.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 May 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 June 1990.

    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.

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