Frederick County Association of Recreation Councils
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Urbana Recreation Council is to provide well-rounded recreational opportunities to Urbana residents by developing, planning, and offering programs that meet the residents needs while complementing exiting programs within the area.
- Income
- $708,177
- Spending
- $244,182
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 0
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
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 66% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $212,694 spent. Urbana Youth Football, Cheerleading, and Pom The Urbana Youth Football, Cheerleading, and Poms program provides Urbana area youth and their families with organized football, cheerleading, and pom (dance team) opportunities. An emphasis is placed on program participation, skill development, and sportsmanship. The program is delivered through a network of volunteers that provide coaching, administrative support, and all other necessary services. Programs serve youth in elementary through middle school.
- $30,157 spent. Urbana Baseball Softball - The Urbana Baseball and Softball program provides Urbana area youth, adults, and families with organized t-ball, baseball, and softball opportunities. An emphasis is placed on program participation at both the recreation and travel (club) level, ongoing skill development, and sportsmanship. The program is delivered through a network of volunteers that provide coaching, administrative support, and all other necessary services. Programs serve youth in elementary school through high school and adults (recreational softball only).
- $100,201 spent. Urbana Youth Basketball - The Urbana Youth Basketball program provides Urbana area youth and their families with organized basketball opportunities. An emphasis is placed on program participation, ongoing skill development, and sportsmanship. The program is delivered through a network of volunteers that provide coaching, administration support, and all other necessary services. Program serve youth in elementary school through high school.
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2015.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1996.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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