Deptford Premier
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE DEPTFORD PREMIER IS COMPOSED OF VOLUNTEERS THAT STRIVE TO PROVIDE A YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL POSSIBLE. THE ASSOCIATION FOCUSES ON THE IDEALS OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, FAIR PLAY, AND RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY. THE ASSOCIATION STRIVES TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE GAME OF SOCCER TO IMPROVE ONE'S SKILLS AND TEAMWORK.
- Income
- $547,718
- Spending
- $540,432
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2520 of 20 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $540,432 spent. THE PREMIER PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OUR MORE ADVANCED PLAYERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY AGAINST HIGHER LEVELS OF COMPETITION TO CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS. OUR SEASONS FOR THE PREMIER LEAGUE ARE SPRING AND FALL. THE CLUB PROVIDES MAINTENANCE FOR THE FIELDS, PREPARATION OF THE GAME FIELDS FOR PLAY (PAINT, GOALS, CORNER FLAGS), LIGHTS TO PRACTICE, INSURANCE, UNIFORMS FOR THE PLAYERS, AND REGISTRATION INTO THE LEAGUE. OUR PREMIER PROGRAM PLAYS IN THE EASTERN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (EDP). THIS LEAGUE IS REGIONAL AND INCLUDES TEAMS FROM THE ENTIRE STATE OF NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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