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Utah Mountain Sports Academy

EIN 85-1537166 · Provo, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak23 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 70 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE RECREATIONAL MOUNTAIN SPORTS PROGRAMS AND TEAMS FOR YOUTH IN UTAH TO INCLUDE ALL ABILITY AND INTEREST LEVELS. TO HELP BUILD CHARACTER, CONFIDENCE, LIFE LESSONS AND LEADERSHIP IN YOUNG ATHLETES.

Income
$568,407
Spending
$573,503
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
72
Highest pay
$65,000, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 23 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 70% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 70 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 April 30, 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 (3)
  1. $478,038 spent. ARROWHEAD SKI TEAM OUR MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE THE PURE JOY OF SLIDING DOWN SNOW FOR ALL OF OUR MEMBERS. THAT IS THE EASY PART. WE ARE ALL HAPPY, CAREFREE KIDS AS SOON AS WE TAKE OUR FIRST TURNS. THE ARROWHEAD TEAM IS HERE TO PUSH THOSE TURNS A BIT FURTHER AND FIND EVEN MORE JOY IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE ON AND OFF THE MOUNTAIN. OUR MISSION IS EMPHASIZED IN THE PROCESS, NOT THE RESULT. THROUGH THIS PROCESS OF SELF DISCOVERY, INDEPENDENCE, AND GRIT, OUR ATHLETES WILL BECOME PART OF A FAMILY THEY WILL NEVER FORGET. IT WILL NOT BE EASY. SKIING IS EVER-CHANGING ENVIRONMENT MAKES IT ONE OF THE HARDEST SPORTS TO MASTER. WE BELIEVE THAT THROUGH THESE CHALLENGES, WE HAVE AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO TEACH LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER SKILLS THAT WILL PREPARE OUR MEMBERS FOR ANYTHING LIFE CAN THROW AT THEM.
  2. $20,128 spent. OUTLAWS - THE OUTLAW WAY WE OFFER PROFESSIONAL COACHING FOR ATHLETES OF ALL AGES IN A SAFE, FUN, AND MOTIVATING ATMOSPHERE. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITIES, SKILLS, AND LEADERSHIP FOR AN ATHLETE TO REACH THEIR GOALS, WHETHER THATS JUST IMPROVING SKILLS AND HAVING FUN, OR RACING ON THE WORLD CUP CIRCUIT. FUNDAMENTALS ARE THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN ANY ENDEAVOR, ESPECIALLY MOUNTAIN BIKING. OUR ATHLETES START EACH SEASON IN THE PARKING LOT, ON PUMP TRACKS, AND IN VIDEO SESSIONS DRILLING IN THE BASIC SKILLS REQUIRED TO GO REALLY FAST. THESE SKILLS ARE LEARNED AND INGRAINED DAILY SO WHEN THINGS GET SKETCHY, THEIR NATURAL REACTION IS TO STAY RELAXED AND BALANCED TO MAKE IT THROUGH ANY SECTION OF TRAIL. ATHLETES ENJOY ONE-ON-ONE COACHING IN SMALL GROUPS WITH OTHER ATHLETES AROUND THEIR SAME SKILL LEVEL. THERES PLENTY OF RIDING TO PRACTICE THEIR NEWFOUND SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE AND TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES ON NEW TRAILS AND NEW EXPERIENCES.
  3. $5,032 spent. OUTLAW EDU THE VISION IS TO FOSTER AND DISCOVER THE BEST VERSION OF SELF, BOTH AS AN INDIVIDUAL AND A CONTRIBUTOR TO SOCIETY. WE STRIVE TO FOSTER A COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY WHERE STUDENTS CAN DEVELOP THEIR ATHLETIC, CREATIVE, AND COGNITIVE POTENTIAL WHILE ALSO LEARNING IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS AND VALUES. OUR GOAL IS TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL AND BECOME WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS, READY TO SUCCEED ANYWHERE. CRITICAL THINKING - PHYSICAL STRENGTHENING - LOVE FOR LEARNING - MENTAL STRENGTHENING - COMMUNITY COLLABORATION - RELEVANT LIFE SKILLS - CONTINUAL REFLECTION - EVIDENCE KAIZEN - DOING HARD THINGS - WARRIOR SUMMITS - SELF ACTUALIZATION - DYNAMIC ROAD MAP FOR INDIVIDUALS. WE BLEND OLD SCHOOL VALUES OF GRIT, CHALLENGE, AND PERSEVERANCE, WITH MODERN, RESEARCH-BACKED METHODS OF TRAINING AND EDUCATING KIDS. DURING THIS PROCESS, THE STUDENT WILL BE CHALLENGED IN WAYS THEY MAY NOT BE USED TO OR ARE NOT CURRENTLY STANDARD METHODS IN NORMAL SCHOOL. SOME SITUATIONS MAY BE OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE HOWEVER WE WILL COMMUNICATE PRIOR TO AND DEBRIEF AFTER AS BEST WE CAN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 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 April 2025.

    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 February 2021.

    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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