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Fc Dallas Foundation

EIN 87-0757201 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FC DALLAS FOUNDATION STRIVES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF UNDERSERVED YOUTH THROUGH SPORTS.

Income
$462,142
Spending
$286,300
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
33.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $40,000 spent. SCOTT DYMOND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:WITH SUPPORT FROM CORPORATE PARTNERS COSERV, ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE CO., CHICK-FIL-A, UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, AND UMB BANK, FC DALLAS FOUNDATION OFFERED A COMBINED TOTAL OF $40,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO 10 FC DALLAS YOUTH SENIORS. EACH GRANT RECIPIENT RECEIVED EITHER A $2,500 OR $5,000 SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE FC DALLAS FOUNDATION. THE INTENTION OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS IS TO HELP PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE HIGHER EDUCATION. AWARDS WERE GRANTED TO ATHLETES BASED ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
  2. $124,663 spent. STEAM PROGRAM:AN EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CONNECT THE SPORT OF SOCCER WITH VARIOUS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATHEMATICS OBJECTIVES THAT ARE BEING LEARNED IN THE CLASSROOM. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE TANGIBLE, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE RELATING THESE OBJECTIVES IN THE REAL WORLD, SPECIFICALLY THE WORLD OF SOCCER AND THE OPERATIONS BEHIND THE SPORT.
  3. $48,889 spent. SPECIAL OLYMPICS: WITH SUPPORT FROM THE FC DALLAS FOUNDATION, TOYOTA, AND GALLAGHER, LOCAL ATHLETES AND COACHES FROM THE DFW METROPLEX HAVE THE EXCITING OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME TO REPRESENT THE FC DALLAS FAMILY THROUGH THE FC DALLAS SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED TEAM. THIS UNIQUE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING, COMPETITIONS AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO CREATE A UNIFIED SOCCER EXPERIENCE.
  4. COMMUNITY OUTREACH, PARTNERSHIPS, AND GRANTS: FC DALLAS FOUNDATION USES RESOURCES DONATED FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES TO PROMOTE THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ESTABLISHES PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT GROUPS THAT SEEK TO BENEFIT YOUTH THROUGH FURTHER EDUCATIONAL AND/OR RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING IN THE DALLAS/FORT WORTH METROPLEX. THESE PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE INVOLVEMENT IN SUCH OTHER GROUPS' PROGRAMMING AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES EXPENSES $ 59,522. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 54,081. REVENUE $ 0.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Dallas Foundation (Dallas, TX), EIN 75-2890371. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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