Sonoma Valley Athletic Corp
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF SONOMA VALLEY ATHLETIC CORP. (SVAC) IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, AFFORDABLE AND WELL MAINTAINED OUTDOOR FACILITY AND TO PROVIDE SPORTS INSTRUCTION FOR YOUTH, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ATHLETES. SVAC HELPS RELIEVE SONOMA COUNTY OF THE FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN OF MANAGING THIS PUBLIC RESOURCE. BY SPONSORING AND MANAGING GAMES, LEAGUES & SEASONAL CAMPS, SVAC AIMS TO INSTILL A SPIRIT OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, DEVELOP TEAMBUILDING SKILLS AND PROMOTE PUBLIC HEALTH AMONG THE YOUTH OF SONOMA COUNTY. COMBATTING JUVENILE DELIQNUENCY IS ALSO PART OF THE MISSION. SVAC'S PROGRAMS MAINTAIN A HIGH STANDARD OF INSTRUCTION AND ORGANIZATION WHILE BEING AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE. SVAC IS GOVERENED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FUNDED THROUGH DONATIONS AND ATHLETIC PROGRAM USER FEES.
- Income
- $27,600
- Spending
- $25,949
- Reserves
- -2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (1)
- $13,720 spent. PROVIDES THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS AND UPKEEP OF ARNOLD FIELD, A LARGE OUTDOOR ATHLETIC SPORTS FACILITY LOCATED IN SONOMA, CALIFORNIA. SVAC HAS PROVIDED YOUNG PEOPLE IN SONOMA COUNTY WITH A SAFE, STRUCTURED AND SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT FOR SPORTS & RECREATION THROUGH PROMOTING, MANAGING AND ORGANIZING AMATEUR SPORT GAMES, LEAGUES AND SEASONAL CAMPS. SVAC ALSO PROVIDES VOLUNTEER COACHES, UMPIRES AND SCORE KEEPERS FOR THE GAMES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2023.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in March 2026. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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