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Colorado Springs Sports Corporation

EIN 84-0811908 · Colorado Spgs, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED TO HELP STAGE THE FIRST NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL. CSSC SET OUT TO ESTABLISH A STRONG REGIONAL SPORTS PRESENCE THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EVENT PROMOTION, AND COMPLETE DEDICATION TO OUR YOUTH SPORT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
18.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
18
Volunteers
1,580
Highest pay
$297,380, president an

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 19 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $1.3 million spent. EVENT MANAGEMENT - WITH AN EXPERTISE IN EVENT MANAGEMENT, COLORADO SPRINGS SPORTS CORPORATION HAS EARNED A REPUTATION FOR ORCHESTRATING WORLD-CLASS SPORTING EVENTS THAT CAPTIVATE AUDIENCES, SHOWCASE TALENT, AND ELEVATE SPORT IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION. NOTABLE SPORT EVENTS HOSTED BY COLORADO SPRINGS SPORTS CORPORATION INCLUDE: THE BROADMOOR CYCLE TO THE SUMMIT, THE BROADMOOR WINTER POLO CLASSIC, COLORADO SPRINGS SPORTS HALL OF FAME, PIKES PEAK REGIONAL AIRSHOW, DOWNTOWN SUMMER FEST, PIKES PEAK APEX, ROCKY MOUNTAIN STATE GAMES, COLORADO SPRINGS LABOR DAY LIFT OFF, AND MORE. IN ADDITION TO THESE SIGNATURE EVENTS, SPORTS CORP WORKS TO BRING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION TO COLORADO SPRINGS.
  2. $372,019 spent. SPORTS COMMISSION - SERVING AS THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS' SPORTS COMMISSION, COLORADO SPRINGS SPORTS CORPORATION WORKS TO ATTRACT MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS, CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND CONFERENCES TO COLORADO SPRINGS. BY FOSTERING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES OF SPORT, COLORADO SPRINGS AND THE GREATER PIKES PEAK REGION HAVE BECOME A PREMIER SPORTS DESTINATION. THESE EVENTS NOT ONLY BRING ELITE COMPETITION TO THE COMMUNITY, BUT ALSO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC IMPACT, BENEFITING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ENHANCING THE CITY'S ECONOMY.
  3. $142,369 spent. COMMUNITY AND SPORTS PROGRAMMING - THROUGH ROCKY MOUNTAIN STATE GAMES AND THE YOUTH, EDUCATION, AND SPORT (YES) PROGRAM, COLORADO SPRINGS SPORTS CORPORATION IS ABLE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO SPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. THESE EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, TEAMWORK, AND INCLUSIVITY, WHILE INSTILLING THE VALUES OF SPORTSMANSHIP. FROM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES TO ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS, COLORADO SPRINGS SPORTS CORPORATION IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A HEALTHIER AND MORE CONNECTED COMMUNITY THROUGH THE POWER OF SPORTS.
  4. $111,645 spent. OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC MOVEMENT - AS THE PROUD HOME OF THE U.S. OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE, U.S. OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC TRAINING CENTER, AND U.S. OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC MUSEUM, COLORADO SPRINGS SPORTS CORPORATION TAKES PRIDE IN SUPPORTING THE LOCAL NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES WHO SUPPORT OUR ATHLETES AS THEY STRIVE FOR GREATNESS ON THE WORLD STAGE. OUR CITY HAS BEEN A TRAINING GROUND FOR COUNTLESS OLYMPIANS AND PARALYMPIANS, AND WE CONTINUE TO BE A DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE SUCCESS OF TEAM USA.
  5. OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC MOVEMENT - AS THE PROUD HOME OF THE U.S. OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE, U.S. OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC TRAINING CENTER, AND U.S. OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC MUSEUM, COLORADO SPRINGS SPORTS CORPORATION TAKES PRIDE IN SUPPORTING THE LOCAL NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES WHO SUPPORT OUR ATHLETES AS THEY STRIVE FOR GREATNESS ON THE WORLD STAGE. OUR CITY HAS BEEN A TRAINING GROUND FOR COUNTLESS OLYMPIANS AND PARALYMPIANS, AND WE CONTINUE TO BE A DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE SUCCESS OF TEAM USA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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