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Louisville Soccer Foundation

EIN 84-4488762 · Louisville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, WE USE SOCCER TO GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE A SAFE PLACE TO DREAM, GROW, AND SUCCEED.

Income
$596,301
Spending
$704,943
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$120,637, executive director

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    6 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 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 (3)
  1. $239,042 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: THIS PORTION OF SERVICES INCLUDES OUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A MINI PITCH, TICKETS FOR LOUISVILLE CITY AND RACING LOUISVILLE PROFESSIONAL SOCCER GAMES, AND OTHER INVESTMENTS INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATION AND PARTNER SUPPORT. THE MINI PITCH IS A SMALL, HARDCOURT, SOCCER FIELD, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE NEIGHBORHOODS WITH A SAFE SPACE TO PLAY SOCCER. THE FIELD IS COMPLETELY FENCED IN AND LIGHTED. THE MINI PITCH IS DESIGNED FOR LONGEVITY, PROVIDING A SPACE FOR PROGRAMMING AND FREE PLAY BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, WE PROVIDED 1,878 TICKETS TO PARTNERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND PROFESSIONAL SOCCER GAMES THAT OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND.
  2. $189,486 spent. YOUTH ENGAGEMENT: THIS PORTION OF SERVICES INCLUDE OUR SIGNATURE 10-WEEK PROGRAM, ON & OFF THE P.I.T.C.H., OUR ONE-DAY CLINICS, AND TOTAL SUPPORT FOR OUR ELEMENTARY SOCCER LEAGUE. THE SIGNATURE PROGRAM WAS PROVIDED TEN TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON INTRODUCING THE GAME OF SOCCER TO YOUTH AND INTEGRATING THE SPORT WITH A VALUE MODEL, NUTRITION, AND MENTORSHIP TO HELP DEVELOP HEALTHY HABITS AND BUILD SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. EVERY PARTICIPANT IS PROVIDED WITH A SOCCER BALL, SHIRT, WATER BOTTLE, AND BAG TO USE AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM. OUR ONE-DAY CLINICS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING SCHOOL-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, NON-PROFITS, AND OTHER YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERACTIVE, FUN SOCCER ENVIRONMENT. OUR CLINICS ALSO EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, VALUES, AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS GAINED FROM PARTICIPATION IN TEAM SPORTS. THE ELEMENTARY LEAGUE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PARKS AND RECREATION AND JCPS TO HELP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SOCCER TEAMS PARTICIPATE IN A COMPETITIVE LEAGUE. OUR SUPPORT COMES IN THE FORM OF EQUIPMENT, COACHES, COACHING EDUCATION, AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS THAT WANT TO PARTICIPATE. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE PLAYERS FROM THIS RECREATIONAL LEAGUE AN OPPORTUNITY JOIN AND ENGAGE WITH COMPETITIVE SOCCER TEAMS AROUND THE COMMUNITY. IN 2024, 6,809 PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, VALUED AT $68,084, WERE GIVEN AWAY TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $70,000 spent. YOUTH INVESTMENT - THIS PORTION OF SERVICES INCLUDES OUR INVESTMENT INTO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, TO ALLOW YOUNG ATHLETES AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITIVE SOCCER ENVIRONMENTS.

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 June 2020.

    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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