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South Florida Sports Foundation Inc

EIN 65-0575416 · Miami Gardens, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND VOLUNTEERISM IN SOUTH FLORIDA, AND TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
30.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
0
Volunteers
650

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 60% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $1.6 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OTHE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONSISTENT WITH ITS MISSION (I.E., TO SUPPORT HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND VOLUNTEERISM IN SOUTH FLORIDA, AND TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED). EXAMPLES OF INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, 5,000 ROLE MODELS, YWCA, AND BIG BROTHERS.HURRICANE RELIEF - HURRICANE SEASON IS FROM JUNE - DECEMBER EACH YEAR. THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGION AND ITS CARIBBEAN NEIGHBORS ARE AT RISK OF DAMAGE SHOULD A HURRICANE HIT. THIS FUND HELPS THE MIAMI DOLPHINS TO ASSIST IN THE RESTORATION OF COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY A HURRICANE.SOCIAL JUSTICE - THE MIAMI DOLPHINS' GOAL IS TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD THROUGH THE POWER OF TEAMWORK TO INSPIRE A HEALTHIER, MORE EDUCATED AND UNITED SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY. WE BELIEVE IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE INCLUSIVE OF THE DIVERSITY AND AWARE OF THE INTERSECTIONS THAT MAKE UP SOUTH FLORIDA, UNITING GROUPS OF DIFFERENT RACES, GENDERS, SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS, IDENTITIES, ABILITIES AND FAITH AROUND THE POWER OF FOOTBALL. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS NOMINATED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS IN SUPPORT OF THESE GOALS.NFL GRANTS DISBURSEMENTS - GRANTS RECEIVED FROM THE NFL FOUNDATION PARTIALLY FUND COACH OF THE WEEK, ATHLETIC TRAINERS, PLAY 60, VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, HOMETOWN HUDDLE, CRUCIAL CATCH, SOCIAL JUSTICE, SALUTE TO SERVICE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE FOUNDATION MANAGES AND DISBURSES FUNDS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING IN THE COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - MIAMI DOLPHINS SPONSORSHIP DEALS THAT HAVE A COMMUNITY COMPONENT (COMMUNITY RELATIONS OR YOUTH PROGRAMS), HAVE THEIR ALLOTTED FUNDS DEPOSITED INTO THIS ACCOUNT FOR USE TO FULFILL THE CONTRACTED COMMUNITY EVENTS.NAT MOORE ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND - THE NAT MOORE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT WILL PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS FROM HIGH SCHOOLS IN MIAMI-DADE, BROWARD, PALM BEACH AND MONROE COUNTIES. NO RESTRICTION IS PLACED ON THE STUDENT'S CHOICE OF SCHOOL OR DISCIPLINE OF STUDY. THE NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IS BASED ON THE FUNDING AVAILABLE AND THE NUMBER OF QUALITY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PRIMARILY DISTRIBUTED DIRECTLY TO COLLEGES OVER FOUR YEARS, WHICH HELPS TO ENSURE THAT THE STUDENT REMAINS IN SCHOOL. THE 2024 NMEF RECIPIENT AWARD AMOUNT IS $51,852; AND TWELVE AWARDS WILL BE DISBURSED IN INCREMENTS OF $2,500 PER YEAR FOR FOUR (4) YEARS. THE TOTAL NMEF SCHOLARSHIPS DISBURSED IN 2024 FOR 2021-2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS TOTALS $62,500. TOTAL FMU SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT IS $100,000 - CONSTRUCTION TRADE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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