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Sooner Swim Club of Norman Oklahoma Inc

EIN 73-0957627 · Norman, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SOONER SWIM CLUB IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO: TEACH AND DEVELOP SWIMMING SKILLS FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES. PROMOTE COMPETITIVE SWIMMING IN NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND SURROUNDING AREAS. OPERATE UNDER THE SANCTION OF UNITED STATES SWIMMING (USA SWIMMING) AND COMPLY WITH ITS REGULATIONS. FOSTER TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT THAT ALIGNS WITH SAFESPORT GUIDELINES

Income
$347,282
Spending
$293,800
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
6
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$34,906, head coach

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 September 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 (2)
  1. $265,359 spent. THE PRIMARY PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION IS A YEAR-ROUND YOUTH COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM, PROVIDING STRUCTURED TRAINING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES FOR SWIMMERS AGES 6 TO 18. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 135 SWIMMERS. SWIMMERS PRACTICED MULTIPLE TIMES PER WEEK UNDER CERTIFIED COACHES, AND PARTICIPATED IN OVER 20 LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE SWIM MEETS.THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE HEALTH, DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH THE SPORT OF SWIMMING. LONG-TERM GOALS INCLUDE DEVELOPING COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS AND FOSTERING A LIFELONG APPRECIATION FOR FITNESS AND AQUATIC SAFETY.IN ADDITION TO REGULAR TRAINING AND COMPETITION, THE TEAM HOSTED A SWIM-A-THON FUNDRAISER, WHERE SWIMMERS COLLECTED DONATIONS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF LAPS COMPLETED. THE EVENT NOT ONLY RAISED FUNDS TO SUPPORT TEAM EXPENSES (SUCH AS EQUIPMENT, POOL TIME, AND TRAVEL), BUT ALSO ENCOURAGED GOAL-SETTING, TEAM SPIRIT, AND ENDURANCE TRAINING. THE ORGANIZATION INVESTED IN TRAINING AND COMPLIANCE TO ENSURE A SAFE AND WELL-MANAGED SWIM PROGRAM. FOUR COACHES COMPLETED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS ALIGNED WITH USA SWIMMING STANDARDS. PARENT VOLUNTEERS WERE TRAINED TO SERVE AS CERTIFIED MEET OFFICIALS, ENHANCING THE CLUB'S ABILITY TO HOST AND PARTICIPATE IN SANCTIONED COMPETITIONS. IN ADDITION, ALL BOARD MEMBERS UNDERWENT BACKGROUND CHECKS, REINFORCING THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE.THESE ACTIVITIES SUPPORT THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF BUILDING A STRONG, QUALIFIED LEADERSHIP TEAM AND MAINTAINING COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES IN YOUTH SPORTS.
  2. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED TWO FREE OUTREACH EVENTS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTE SWIMMING ACCESSIBILITY. THE WEE WATER WAHOO EVENT WAS HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL AND SERVED CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, PROVIDING A FUN AND SAFE WATER EXPERIENCE TAILORED TO THEIR NEEDS. THE SECOND EVENT WAS A FREE SWIM CLINIC OFFERED TO PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS INTERESTED IN JOINING THE SWIM CLUB. THE CLINIC INTRODUCED SWIMMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THE CLUB'S COACHING PHILOSOPHY AND TRAINING STRUCTURE.THESE OUTREACH EFFORTS SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO FOSTER A LOVE OF SWIMMING FOR ALL CHILDREN AND PROVIDE INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND OR ABILITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 November 6, 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 September 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 November 1974.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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