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Oklahoma State Coaches Assoc

EIN 73-1323483 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 1349 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OKLAHOMA COACHES ASSOCIATION (OCA) IS THE ONLY STATEWIDE ASSOCIATION FOR OKLAHOMA COACHES. OCA PROVIDES A NUMBER OF NETWORKING, EDUCATION AND JOB PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE OKLAHOMA COACHING COMMUNITY.

Income
$775,521
Spending
$929,852
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
11
Volunteers
50

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1349 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $279,334 spent. ANNUAL CLINIC - EACH SUMMER, PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR, OKLAHOMA COACHES ASSOCIATION (OCA) HOSTS A CLINIC. THE CLINIC SHOWCASES CHANGES IN RULES AND REGULATIONS ACROSS A WIDE VARIETY OF JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES. THE ANNUAL CLINIC ALSO ALLOWS VENDOR SPONSORS OF THE CLINIC TO DISPLAY, HIGHLIGHT AND DEMONSTRATE IMPROVEMENTS IN SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND ATHLETIC APPAREL.
  2. $248,864 spent. MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE PLAN - THE OKLAHOMA COACHES ASSOCIATION (OCA) PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL MEMBERS TO DONATE TO AN ASSISTANCE FUND. THIS FUND IS USED TO ASSIST WITH FUNERAL EXPENSES FOR DEATHS OF MEMBER COACHES AND/OR THEIR SPOUSES.
  3. $207,934 spent. NETWORKING, EDUCATION AND JOB PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE OKLAHOMA COACHING COMMUNITY.
  4. NETWORKING, EDUCATION AND JOB PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE OKLAHOMA COACHING COMMUNITY.

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 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 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 February 1950.

    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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