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Davis Youth Soccer League

EIN 68-0436404 · Davis, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YOUTH SOCCER

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
-3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
67
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$99,785, executive dir.

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (4)
  1. $3.1 million spent. COMPETITIVE SOCCER PROGRAMDavis Legacy serves approximately 740 youth from the ages of 8 to 18 years old,participating on 50 teams, in our year-round competitive soccer program. Davis Legacy's competitive program is the largest program operated by Davis Legacy. All participants participate in both a fall and spring soccer league (e.g.,Elite Clubs National League [ECNL], National Premier League [NPL], or NorCal Premier League [NorCal]) and up to five individual tournaments each year. The Board of Directors through Davis Legacy's annual budget sets the monthly dues for the competitive program. Davis Legacy Alumni and other college players have the opportunity to participate on Davis Legacy's first teams. Our Men's First Team participates in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL). Beginning in the Spring of 2022 the Men's First Team will also compete in the United Soccer League 2 (USL League 2). Our Women's First players participate in the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) through our strategic partnership with the California Storm. There are no fees to participate on either the Men's or Women's First Team. First Team sponsorships and ticket sales helps to offset First Team expenses.As part of our competitive soccer program, Davis Legacy also provides participants in our competitive programs with specialized skills and goalkeeping training and provides specific training opportunities for players who choose to not participate in their high school soccer program.
  2. $882,471 spent. Davis Legacy Tournament SeriesEach year the Club hosts six Davis Legacy branded tournaments that teams from around the country can participate in. Each year up to 1,000 teams and 10,000 people attend Davis Legacy's hosted events. Each participating teams pays an entry fee in order to participate in the tournament. The Board of Directors through Davis Legacy's annual budget process sets the entry fee for each tournament.
  3. $174,667 spent. Field RentalsEach year Davis Legacy rents out is privately owned and managed 63-Acre soccer complex to third party soccer entities for their usage. Third parties can either rent one field, multiple fields, or the entire complex for their soccer related needs. The Board of Directors through Davis Legacy's annual budget process sets the rates upon which other organizations can rent out fields. Davis Legacy rents out the entire soccer complex to third-party soccer organizations approximately 14 times annually. Individual field rentals are more frequent.
  4. $160,035 spent. Camps, Academy and RecreationDavis Legacy provides three soccer camps each year that are open to membersof Davis Legacy who participate in the competitive program and to members of the community who are not currently registered in any Davis Legacy program. These week-long camps are held in the spring, summer and winter each year. In addition, Davis Legacy operates a spring and fall U6-U8 Development Academy for 57-year-old youth who reside in the surrounding communities. These youth players receive professional level coaching twice a week with the focus being on developing technical skills and a love and appreciation for the game. Participants in the U6-U8 Development Academy will also play up to 8 internal matches each spring and fall season. Finally, Davis Legacy operates a youth recreational soccer program during the spring and fall seasons for players 9 years of age up to 18 years of age.

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 2025.

    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 November 1999.

    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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