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San Antonio Sports Foundation

EIN 74-2471362 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 49%
Employees
37
Volunteers
2,500
Highest pay
$320,284, president/ceo

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

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 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: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    56 of 57 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

    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.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $1.5 million spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION IS A LEADER IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF QUALITY COMMUNITY-BASED YOUTH SPORTS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS. IN 2024-2025, THE ORGANIZATION REACHED THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE UNDERSERVED. SAN ANTONIO SPORTS I PLAY! AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM - THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, STARTED IN 2008, IS A FREE YOUTH SPORTS AND FITNESS PROGRAM CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR THAT PROVIDES A SAFE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH, SPECIFICALLY THOSE AT-RISK OF ACADEMIC FAILURE AND POOR HEALTH, TO EXCEL TO THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL. YOUTH RECEIVE SKILL-BASED SPORTS INSTRUCTION (SOCCER, FLAG FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL), CHARACTER AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, FAMILY ENRICHMENT, AND HOMEWORK SUPPORT. IN JANUARY 2024, SAN ANTONIO SPORTS LAUNCHED ACTIVATE REPLACING FIT FAMILY CHALLENGE. ACTIVATE IS NOW A YEARLONG PROGRAM THAT CONTINUES WHAT Fit Family Challenge started. This FREE whole-body wellness program is divided into four sessions throughout the year. It's more than just fitness - it's a journey towards physical and mental well-being and building healthy habits that last a lifetime. From mindfulness sessions to heart-pounding 5ks and exciting cooking demonstrations, participants can elevate their mental and physical self with ACTIVATE. Our fitness focus is unique, with a variety of free weekly classes, both virtual and in-person. Incentives are also offered at the end of each session, the more you move the more you can earn.
  2. $1.4 million spent. AMATEUR SPORTING EVENTS - THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS AMATEUR ATHLETIC EVENTS TO PROVIDE SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES. EVENTS INCLUDED THE ROCK 'N' ROLL SAN ANTONIO MARATHON AND 1/2 MARATHON, SAN ANTONIO SPORTS CORPORATE CUP, SAN ANTONIO SPORTS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL GAME, SAN ANTONIO SPORTS FIESTA FIT FEST, AND SAN ANTONIO SPORTS PULL FOR KIDS. HOSTING MAJOR AMATEUR ATHLETIC EVENTS HAS A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT ON THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO AND THE STATE OF TEXAS THAT ALSO RESULTS IN FUNDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE BENEFITING THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. SINCE THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED IN 1984, MAJOR AMATEUR ATHLETIC EVENTS HAVE GENERATED MORE THAN $1 BILLION IN DIRECT VISITOR SPENDING AND PROMOTED TOURISM BY DELIVERING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE FOR THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO.
  3. $188,221 spent. FACILITIES PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ADVOCATES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY ATHLETIC FACILITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY BY HOSTING PLANNING MEETINGS WITH COUNTY AND CITY OFFICIALS AND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AS WELL AS CREATING AND MANAGING A 20-YEAR COMMUNITY ATHLETIC FACILITIES PLAN. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED OVERSIGHT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAN ANTONIO SCHOOL PARKS. THE GOAL OF THE SCHOOL PARK PROGRAM IS TO CREATE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY THAT CAN BE ENJOYED BY STUDENTS DURING THE DAY AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD AFTER SCHOOL HOURS. THIS INITIATIVE CREATES ATTRACTIVE FUNCTIONAL SPACES AND ENHANCEMENTS TO NEIGHBORHOODS.

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 October 13, 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 February 1989.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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