Metro Detroit Sled Hockey
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
*** This is a short reporting period (April - July 2025) as we align the fiscal year with the program year *** At Metro Detroit Sled Hockey our mission is to provide the opportunity for any disabled athlete to reach their full potential on and off the ice. We value skill development, teamwork, good sportsmanship and inclusivity. Our goals include growing the sport of sled hockey, advocating for appropriate level of play for all players and removing the financial barriers to playing the sport. Our players are all ages and skill level from I just learned to skate to Paralympians. Disabled athletes have less discretionary income due to their high medical costs (prosthesis, wheelchairs, supplies) and at the same time the cost of adaptive sports equipment is 10x more than regular sports equipment. These two factors can create a large barrier to participation.
- Income
- $20,898
- Spending
- $23,904
- Reserves
- 12.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 82%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 July 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 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)
- $4,724 spent. Other programs include purchasing equipment and coaching training.
- $13,063 spent. Hosted 2 local tournaments featuring 250 players from the United States and Canada. Provided ice rental fees, referee, and uniforms.
- $2,587 spent. Tier 4 adult sled hockey team is comprised of 15 individuals. Through our support via providing uniforms, tournament fees, and practice ice rental, this team was able to capture the 2024-25 U.S.A Hockey Sled National Championship.
- $843 spent. Attended community events designed to promote adaptive sports and inclusion.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 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 November 6, 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 July 2025.
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 2019.
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 November 4, 2026.
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