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Americans Soccer Club of Nj Inc

EIN 81-4905540 · Saddle River, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORT OF SOCCER BY ORGANIZING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A COMPETITIVE YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM BASED IN THE NORTHERN HIGHLANDS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO EDUCATE THE PLAYERS, PARENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH RESPECT TO THE GAME OF SOCCER AND THE VALUES OF THE SPORT TO ENABLE ITS MEMBERS, ESPECIALLY THE PLAYERS, TO DEVELOP THE IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS OF DECISION-MAKING, TEAMWORK, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, PROPER NUTRITION, PHYSICAL FITNESS AND THE BENEFIT OF A STRONG MENTAL ATTITUDE TO PROMOTE AND INSTILL GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP AMONG ALL PLAYERS, COACHES AND PARENTS THROUGH THE PRINCIPALS OF HONESTY, DISCIPLINE AND FAIR PLAY.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$907,801
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 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 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 July 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 (4)
  1. $153,325 spent. EXPENSES TO REGISTER THE CLUB TEAMS IN THE NORTHERN COUNTIES LEAGUE, TOURNAMENTS AND SUPPORT AMERICAN PLAYERS
  2. $158,352 spent. EXPENSE TO IMPROVE THE FIELDS AND TRAINING FACILITIES USED BY AMERICANS PLAYERS
  3. $515,349 spent. EXPENSE FOR TRAINING OF EACH SOCCER TEAM
  4. $16,062 spent. OTHER EXPENSES FOR AMERICAN PLAYERS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 July 2026.

    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 May 2017.

    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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