Ozark Figure Skating Club
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported an excess benefit transaction with an insider.
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The goals and missions of Ozark Figure Skating Club are to promote figure skating through U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned events and competitions, to support Ozark Figure Skating Club skaters and our community, and to encourage good sportsmanship and fellowship while setting high standards for achievement.
- Income
- $60,489
- Spending
- $69,309
- Reserves
- 4.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 84%
- Highest pay
- $155, treasurer
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (8)
- $12,630 spent. Guest Coach Events-- Throughout the membership year, Ozark Figure Skating brings in highly credentialed guest coaches to provide group seminars and private lessons open to skaters of all levels. Our guest coaches this fiscal year included an Olympian figure skater and a US Figure Skating technical specialist. These guest coach opportunities support our skating members in their endeavors to advance on the ice and to provide instruction from a valuable new perspective. We had 42 skaters participate in private lessons and group classes with our Technical Specialist Guest Coach and 61 skaters participate in our skating camp with our Olympian Guest Coach.
- $12,443 spent. Annual Christmas Show-- Ozark Figure Skating Club hosted our annual Holiday Show which provide skating opportunities for all levels of skaters from beginners to our most advanced to participate in musical numbers that vary in size-- from solos to large group numbers. Our 2024 show had 78 skaters that skated in at least one musical number. This program provides experience without the pressure that comes with skating competitions and testing skate levels. It also provides participants in the group numbers an opportunity to connect with other skaters on and off the ice in a sport that can be isolating if community is not fostered.
- $9,295 spent. Pigtail Classic Figure Skating Competition-- Ozark Figure Skating Club hosts an annual figure skating competition. This year's competition had approximately 81 skating participants. Competition gives skaters the opportunity to advance their skating as well as provide a space to practice good sportsmanship amongst their competitors. Competitions are open to skaters from other US Figure Skating Clubs which provides members with opportunities to connect with skaters from around the region.
- $6,685 spent. Membership Registration with US Figure Skating or Learn to Skate USA-- When joining Ozark Figure Skating Club as a skating member, membership includes either US Figure Skating or Learn to Skate USA Membership registration. These memberships provide skaters with the ability to compete or test their skating skills in US Figure Skating sanctioned competitions and test sessions. It is a necessity for those who skate with these incredibly common skating goals in mind. We provided 102 skaters in our club with memberships to US Figure Skating or Learn to Skate USA.
- $2,587 spent. Member Meetings-- Our organization's 102 skating members and their families were invited to participate in our members only event meetings. These events include built in town halls to keep members up to date on club activities, help provide informative messages from US Figure Skating about testing competition and SkateSafe, and open the floor for questions. Additionally, our events include to a fun activity to keep events feeling light with opportunity to socialize with fellow members to deepen their sense of community within the club.
- $1,757 spent. Figure Skating Test Sessions-- Ozark Figure Skating Club opened up 9 virtual test sessions throughout the fiscal year, with 98 tests submitted in the duration. These test sessions give our club's skaters and other US Figure Skating skating members the opportunity to submit their recorded test videos featuring their skating skills to be reviewed by US Figure Skating judges. There are levels in which the skater can pass and advance through to further their achievements within the sport.
- $724 spent. Local Community Events-- Ozark Figure Skating Club took part in two Community Events in order to inform the public of our local presence in the community and encourage and invite interested parties to join our community. The first was participating in our local Christmas Parade which takes place right next to our training facility. We got the word out about our organization and used candy as a means to provide links to more information about our club and our upcoming Holiday Show. Our second event, National Skate Event, is a way to encourage our community to try figure skating. We provide information about Learn to Skate USA classes, group programming at our training facility, and on ice instruction for those just starting out needing some tips.
- Big Spirals/Little Swizzles Mentorship Program-- Ozark Figure Skating Club has a Big/Little mentorship program in which we pair up more experienced skaters with skaters new to the sport called Big Spirals/Little Swizzles. We created tasks and challenges throughout the year for the Bigs and Littles to get to know one another which helped integrate our newest members feel supported in our skating community. While the programs costs us $0.00 this fiscal year, it helped create meaningful connections between skaters in our club. This year we had 20 skaters participate in Big Spirals/Little Swizzles.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on October 15, 2017 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2017.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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