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US Lacrosse Inc

EIN 52-1765246 · Sparks Glenco, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

USA LACROSSE IS THE GOVERNING BODY OF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S LACROSSE IN THE UNITED STATES. WITH OVER 415,000 MEMBERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, USA LACROSSE PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, STRUCTURE AND RESOURCES TO FUEL LACROSSE'S GROWTH AND ENRICH THE EXPERIENCE OF PARTICIPANTS, AND COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF THE SPORT.

Income
$21.8 million
Spending
$22.5 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 48%
Employees
117
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$500,682, president & ceo

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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% 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 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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

    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

    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 (3)
  1. $7.1 million spent. MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM: USA LACROSSE HAS APPROXIMATELY 415,000 MEMBERS, INCLUDING PLAYERS, COACHES, OFFICIALS, VOLUNTEERS, PROGRAM LEADERS AND FANS. MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE:*ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION TO THE SPORT'S PREMIER FEATURE PUBLICATION, USA LACROSSE MAGAZINE, AND FULL ACCESS TO DIGITAL CONTENT.*INSURANCE COVERAGE CATERED TO THE MEMBER'S PARTICIPATION TYPE THAT TRAVELS WITH THEM.*BEST-IN-CLASS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON THE USA LACROSSE E-LEARNING PLATFORM.
  2. $2.6 million spent. PLAYER DEVELOPMENT: USA LACROSSE OVERSEES ALL ASPECTS OF THE NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM, WHICH CURRENTLY INCLUDES EIGHT COMPETITION TEAMS AND FOUR USA SELECT TEAMS THAT ARE PART OF THE NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. THE U.S. HAS WON MORE GOLD MEDALS -34- THAN ANY OTHER NATION. IN ADDITION, USA LACROSSE PROVIDES HIGH-LEVEL PLAYING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ITS ALIGNED EVENTS PROGRAM AND CONDUCTS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SUCH AS THE USA LACROSSE WOMEN'S NATIONAL TOURNAMENT AND THE YOUTH NATIONALS.
  3. $4.7 million spent. SPORT DEVELOPMENT: CORE TO THE MISSION OF USA LACROSSE IS IMPROVING ACCESS TO THE SPORT AND QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. USA LACROSSE HAS LED THE ELEVATE28 INITIATIVE, BRINGING EIGHT INFLUENTIAL LACROSSE ORGANIZATIONS TOGETHER WITH A COMMON PURPOSE OF DOUBLING SPORT PARTICIPATION BY THE END OF THE DECADE. USA LACROSSE HAS HELD NATIONAL CELEBRATE LACROSSE WEEK FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS, INCLUDING FREE INTRODUCTORY CLINICS THAT WELCOMED MORE THAN 3,000 NEW PLAYERS LAST YEAR. USA LACROSSE ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS FOR EQUIPMENT AND OTHER NEEDS TO PROGRAMS AROUND THE COUNTRY WITH APPROXIMATELY $300,000 IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT AWARDED LAST YEAR THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. USA LACROSSE ALSO OFFERS A ROBUST PLATFORM OF EDUCATIONAL TOOLS FOR COACHES AND OFFICIALS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF A GROWING SPORT.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 February 2000.

    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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