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Wizard Football Club

EIN 80-0926206 · Hinsdale, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceWeak42 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WIZARD FOOTBALL CLUB IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SOCCER IN HINSDALE, CLARENDON HILLS, WESTMONT AND SURROUNDING ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES. WHILE RECOGNIZING THAT COMPETITION IS A NATURAL INCLINATION, WINNING MUST BE SECONDARY TO THE GOALS OF FURTHERING THE PARTICIPANTS SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME OF SOCCER. THE UNDERLYING MOTIVE FOR ALL PROGRAMS WILL BE THE ENJOYMENT OF PARTICIPATION AND THE RIGHT TO COMPETE. AS A TEAM SPORT, SOCCER PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, DEVELOP A SENSE OF FAIR PLAY AND LEARN TO PARTICIPATE IN A DISCIPLINED ATMOSPHERE ACCORDING TO PRESCRIBED RULES. OF NECESSITY TO ACCOMPLISH THESE PURPOSES ADULT PARTICIPATION MUST BE SUPPORTIVE OF THE HIGH AIMS OF GOOD SPORTMANSHIP. TO THIS END, WE COMMIT OUR TIME, ENERGY, AND TALENT.

Income
$698,546
Spending
$755,562
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
25

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

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 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

    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 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 (3)
  1. IN FY 2024-25, WIZARD FOOTBALL CLUB PROVIDED YOUTH SOCCER TRAINING TO MORE THAN 300 KIDS IN THE HINSDALE, CLARENDON HILLS, WESTMONT, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THESE SERVICES IT ACCOMPLISHED ITS PROGRAM GOALS OF PROMOTING THE HEALTHY PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUTH OF HINSDALE, CLARENDON HILLS, WESTMONT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THESE CHILDREN TO GROW INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, DEVELOP A SENSE OF FAIR PLAY AND LEARNING IN A DISCIPLINED ATMOSPHERE ACCORDING TO THE PRESCRIBED RULES.
  2. $736,667 spent. PROVIDE YOUTH SOCCER TRAINING TO HINSDALE, CLARENDON HILLS, WESTMONT, AND SURROUNDING ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES.
  3. PROVIDE YOUTH SOCCER TRAINING TO HINSDALE, CLARENDON HILLS, WESTMONT, AND SURROUNDING ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES.

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 December 2013.

    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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