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Southern Region Volleyball Association

EIN 57-0903171 · Valparaiso, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER AND CONDUCT AMATEUR VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION; DEVELOP SKILLFUL PLAYING, COACHING AND OFFICIATING OF THE GAME; CONDUCT TOURNAMENTS, TRAINING PROGRAMS, CAMPS, OFFICIATING CLINICS AND OTHER VOLLEYBALL PROGRAMS; AND ASSIST OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN DEVELOPING VOLLEYBALL PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
16.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$93,589, commissioner

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 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

    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 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 (5)
  1. $366,722 spent. SANCTIONING VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS AND ASSISTING THE LOCAL TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS BY REGISTERING TEAMS, RANKING THE TEAMS THAT ARE ACCEPTED, AND PROVIDING TEAM ROSTERS AND PLAY SCHEDULES FOR THE EVENTS.
  2. $894,179 spent. WE CONDUCT REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS FOR ADULTS AND JUNIORS, AND PROVIDE PAID OFFICIALS, TRAINERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF FOR EVENTS AS NEEDED. CHAMPIONS AND OTHER TEAMS RECEIVE BIDS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL USA VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS AS WELL AS AWARDS. THE JUNIOR EVENT IS A TWO DAY EVENT THAT USUALLY INCLUDES SEVERAL HUNDRED TEAMS AND SEVERAL THOUSAND PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $157,296 spent. WE REGISTER MEMBERS, SUBMIT THEIR INFORMATION TO THE NATIONAL USAV OFFICE, AND FORWARD REQUIRED ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, INSURANCE FEES, AND MAGAZINE FEES TO THE NATIONAL USAV OFFICE.
  4. $8,163 spent. OUR ORGANIZATION ALSO TRAINS COACHES AND OFFICIALS, PROCESSES BACKGROUND SCREEN REQUESTS FOR MEMBERS, PROVIDES A WEBSITE TO INFORM OUR MEMBERS OF ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE FORMS/INFORMATION, AND ALL OTHER PROGRAM RELATED EXPENSES.
  5. OUR ORGANIZATION ALSO TRAINS COACHES AND OFFICIALS, PROCESSES BACKGROUND SCREEN REQUESTS FOR MEMBERS, PROVIDES A WEBSITE TO INFORM OUR MEMBERS OF ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE FORMS/INFORMATION, AND ALL OTHER PROGRAM RELATED EXPENSES.

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

  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 June 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 July 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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