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Bethesda Soccer Club Inc

EIN 52-1223186 · Bethesda, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEVELOP AND PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF AND AN APPRECIATION FOR THE GAME OF SOCCER.

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$6.9 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
87
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$207,262, executive di

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

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 58% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    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 August 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 (5)
  1. $1.7 million spent. DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS OUR BOYS- AND GIRLS' PROGRAMS ARE SPECIALIZED TO MEET EACH PLAYER'S NEEDS AND DEMANDS. WHETHER IDENTIFICATION CLINICS, GOALKEEPER SESSIONS, OR INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING SESSIONS WITH WORLD-CLASS COACHES. WE ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITY TO DEVELOP EVERY PLAYER TO THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF SKILLS, ATHLETICISM, TEAMWORK, AND LEADERSHIP IN SOCCER. WE STRIVE TO USE ALL OF OUR FACULTIES - STRENGTH, SPIRIT, COURAGE, COMPASSION, AND INTELLIGENCE - TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE RESULTS ON AND OFF THE PITCH FOR OUR PLAYERS AND FAMILIES. BSC'S PASSIONATE LEADERSHIP AND DETAILED, HOLISTIC APPROACH TO LONG-TERM ELITE DEVELOPMENT AT EVERY AGE GROUP SUPPORT OUR UNCOMPROMISING RESOLVE TO BE THE BEST YOUTH SOCCER CLUB IN THE COUNTRY.
  2. $1.1 million spent. PREMIER CUP THE PREMIER CUP, REGARDED AS ONE OF THE TOP-RATED YOUTH SOCCER TOURNAMENTS IN THE COUNTRY, FEATURES SOME OF THE NATION'S TOP NATURAL GRASS PLAYING SURFACES ALONG WITH SYNTHETIC TURF FIELDS, INCLUDING THE MARYLAND SOCCERPLEX. COMBINING THE NATION'S TOP-LEVEL COMPETITION WITH THE NATION'S LEADING NATURAL GRASS FIELDS AND ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELDS MAKES THE BETHESDA PREMIER CUP THE TOP CHOICE FOR HIGHLY-RATED TEAMS.
  3. $2.5 million spent. ANCILLARY PROGRAMS BSC PROVIDES BOYS AND GIRLS WITH A NUMBER OF OTHER PROGRAMS, LIKE SKILLS CLINICS, SUMMER CAMPS, WINTER CLINICS AND OTHERS, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND LOVE OF THE GAME.
  4. $655,755 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: CAMPS AND CLINICS, PRIMARILY OFFERED IN THE SUMMER, PROVIDE INSTRUCTION AND RECREATION FOR PLAYERS AGED 5-15. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY, A PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL CLUB THAT OFFERS FUNDING SUPPORT FOR PLAYER FEES AND TRAVEL FOR PARTICIPANTS AGED 13-18.
  5. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: CAMPS AND CLINICS, PRIMARILY OFFERED IN THE SUMMER, PROVIDE INSTRUCTION AND RECREATION FOR PLAYERS AGED 5-15. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY, A PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL CLUB THAT OFFERS FUNDING SUPPORT FOR PLAYER FEES AND TRAVEL FOR PARTICIPANTS AGED 13-18.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 August 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 August 1981.

    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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