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Florida High School Athletic Association Inc

EIN 59-0657413 · Gainesville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPERATION, PROMOTION, DIRECTION, SUPERVISION, AND REGULATION OF INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS OF MEMBER HIGH SCHOOLS IN FLORIDA.

Income
$7.2 million
Spending
$7.4 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
11.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
28
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$282,369, executive director

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: 86 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% 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 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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 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)
  1. $3.4 million spent. GENERAL ATHLETICS - TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH OF FLORIDA WHO DESERVE THE BEST POSSIBLE EDUCATION THAT IS GAINED THROUGH THE CLASSROOM AND THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAMS WHICH CONNECT TEAMMATES, COACHES, AND OFFICIALS ACROSS THE STATE. TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE ON A FAIR AND EQUITABLE BASIS WHICH PRODUCE VITAL EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS THROUGH REGULATED SPORTS PROGRAMS. TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SUPERVISION, CONTROL, AND PROMOTION OF THE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETE PROGRAMS IN WHICH STUDENT ENGAGE.
  2. $1.3 million spent. CHAMPIONSHIPS - TO PROVIDE A LEVEL COMPETITIVE PLAYING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES WITHIN THE STATE SERIES BY PROMOTING SPORTSMANSHIP, STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE, AND COMPETING WITH INTEGRITY. TO SECURE VENUES THAT MEET REGULATION AND SAFETY STANDARDS TO PROMOTE EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES WHICH LEND TO QUALITY LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND CITIZENSHIP.
  3. $995,590 spent. COMMUNICATIONS - TO PROVIDE DIRECT LINES OF COMMUNICATION TO MEMBER SCHOOLS, OFFICIALS, NEWS MEDIA, AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH PRINTED MATERIAL AND ELECTRONIC PLATFORMS. TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF A PUBLIC LIAISON ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND LOBBYING EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE FHSAA BOARD OF DIRECTOS TO ENHANCE EDUCATION INITIATES OF THE FHSAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. TO FACILIATE PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE THE MEMBERSHIP AND ITS CONSTITUENTS.

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 September 1951.

    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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