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Columbia United Fc

EIN 57-0851403 · Columbia, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE WILL PROVIDE A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT OF PLAYERS WHO DEMONSTRATE TALENT, COMMITMENT, GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, AND THE DESIRE TO EXCEL IN THE SPORT OF SOCCER. THROUGH PROFESSIONALISM IN LEADERSHIP AND QUALITY COACHING, SOUTH CAROLINA UNITED FC WILL FIELD TEAMS THAT COMPETE AT ALL LEVELS OF SOCCER.WE WILL TEACH A HIGH LEVEL OF SOCCER SKILL AND TACTICS. WE WILL FOSTER A CLUB ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH THE GOOD OF THE WHOLE IS VALUED AS WELL AS THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL. WE WILL OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL TO EXPERIENCE THE SENSE OF PRIDE AND ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT COMES FROM DEDICATION AND TEAMWORK. WE WILL NURTURE THE INTERESTS AND BUILD THE KNOWLEDGE BASE OF SOCCER FOR BOTH PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS. WE WILL ORGANIZE AND TRAIN YOUTH TRAVEL TEAMS WHO SEEK THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF TEAM COMPETITION AND ACHIEVEMENT AT THE LOCAL, STATE, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEVELS.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
12
Volunteers
800
Highest pay
$77,667, 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: 43 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $3.5 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES QUALITY YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAMS FOR PARTICIPANTS AT THE RECREATIONAL AND SELECT SOCCER LEVELS. COORDINATES LEAGUES, CAMPS & TOURNAMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS.

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 November 6, 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 August 1988.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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