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Swan City Soccer Club Inc

EIN 59-3149699 · Lakeland, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SWAN CITY SOCCER CLUB IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SUPERIOR INCLUSIVE SOCCER EXPERIENCE FOR ALL OF THE AERA'S YOUTH BY OFFERING BOTH RECREATIONAL AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE TRAVEL TEAM OPPRTUNTIES. THIS COMMITMENT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH AN ORGANIZATION OF VOLUNTEERS AND SOCCER PROFESSIONSLAS.

Income
$269,095
Spending
$241,890
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 58% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (3)
  1. $241,890 spent. GAME OF SKILLS OF SOCCER DELIVERED TO OVER 1,400 CHILDERN OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDNG SPECIAL NEEDS.
  2. SWAN CITY SOCCER CLUB CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH THROUGH SOCCER-FOCUSED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. BEYOND COMPETITIVE TEAM PLAY, THE CLUB ORGANIZED VARIOUS COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR, INCLUDING: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS HAD ACCESS TO YEAR-ROUND TRAINING, EQUIPMENT, AND COMPETITION. COMMUNITY OUTREACH CLINICS CONDUCTED FREE SOCCER CLINICS AT LOCAL PARKS AND SCHOOLS TO INTRODUCE THE SPORT TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH POPULATIONS, FOSTERING INCLUSIVITY AND ACCESSIBILITY REGARDLESS OF SKILL LEVEL OR FINANCIAL STATUS. PLAYER DEVELOPMENT & MENTORSHIP OFFERED SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING SESSIONS, COLLEGE RECRUITING GUIDANCE, AND MENTORSHIP FOR PLAYERS NAVIGATING ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC FUTURES, PARTICULARLY THROUGH OUR NPL AND USL PATHWAYS. VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS ENGAGED FAMILIES AND OLDER YOUTH IN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, COACHING SUPPORT ROLES, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, REINFORCING THE CLUB'S COMMITMENT TO CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND PERSONAL GROWTH. FIELD AND FACILITY SUPPORT COLLABORATED WITH THE CITY OF LAKELAND AND LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SOCCER FIELDS, ENSURING SAFE, ACCESSIBLE SPACES FOR RECREATION AND COMMUNITY USE.
  3. SWAN CITY SOCCER CLUB CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH THROUGH SOCCER-FOCUSED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. BEYOND COMPETITIVE TEAM PLAY, THE CLUB ORGANIZED VARIOUS COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR, INCLUDING: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS HAD ACCESS TO YEAR-ROUND TRAINING, EQUIPMENT, AND COMPETITION. COMMUNITY OUTREACH CLINICS CONDUCTED FREE SOCCER CLINICS AT LOCAL PARKS AND SCHOOLS TO INTRODUCE THE SPORT TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH POPULATIONS, FOSTERING INCLUSIVITY AND ACCESSIBILITY REGARDLESS OF SKILL LEVEL OR FINANCIAL STATUS. PLAYER DEVELOPMENT & MENTORSHIP OFFERED SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING SESSIONS, COLLEGE RECRUITING GUIDANCE, AND MENTORSHIP FOR PLAYERS NAVIGATING ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC FUTURES, PARTICULARLY THROUGH OUR NPL AND USL PATHWAYS. VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS ENGAGED FAMILIES AND OLDER YOUTH IN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, COACHING SUPPORT ROLES, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, REINFORCING THE CLUB'S COMMITMENT TO CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND PERSONAL GROWTH. FIELD AND FACILITY SUPPORT COLLABORATED WITH THE CITY OF LAKELAND AND LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SOCCER FIELDS, ENSURING SAFE, ACCESSIBLE SPACES FOR RECREATION AND COMMUNITY USE.

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 April 1993.

    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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