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Florida Youth Soccer Association Inc

EIN 59-1864634 · Auburndale, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STATE SOCCER ADMINISTRATION AND YOUTH EDUCATION FOR YOUTHS UNDER 19 YEARS OF AGE.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
14.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
12
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$147,974, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 August 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 (4)
  1. $2.8 million spent. AFFILIATION AND REGISTRATION - PROVIDE AND ORGANIZE COMPETITION AND INSTRUCTION FOR YOUTH SOCCER BY DISTRICT, LEAGUE AND CLUB. BOYS AND GIRLS PARTICIPATE THROUGH AGE 19. MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PLAYERS INCLUDED.
  2. $715,065 spent. TOURNAMENTS - PROVIDE ORGANIZATION OF STATE-WIDE SOCCER TOURNAMENTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS OF VARIOUS AGES AND ABILITY LEVELS. IN THE PAST, THE ASSOCIATION HAS HOSTED THE NATIONAL GAMES.
  3. $446,915 spent. OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - PROVIDE ORGANIZED SELECTION PROCESS AND TOURNAMENT ACTIVITY FOR PLAYERS WHO CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM.
  4. $536,298 spent. COACHING COURSES, ADVERTISING COSTS, REGIONAL ACCOUNTS, FYSA BUCKS, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 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 August 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 December 1980.

    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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