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Njcaa Region IV NFP

EIN 87-1671033 · Harvard, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak35 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE STUDENT ATHELETIC PROGRAMS AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL. The NJCAA REGION 4 IS THE GOVERNING BODY OF 30 MEMBER SCHOOLS THAT BELONG TO THE NJCAA MEMBERSHIP. EVERY YEAR REGION 4 PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND RESPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETES TO COMPETE IN REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS AND DISTRICT EVENTS WITH THE HOPES OF REPRESENTING OUR REGION AND THEIR RESPECTIVE INSTITUTIONS AT THE NJCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Income
$226,192
Spending
$202,483
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$13,000, treasurer & ad

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (1)
  1. $191,449 spent. The NJCAA REGION 4 GOVERNS AND ADMINISTERS COLLEGE SPORTS FOR 30 MEMBER COLLEGES WITHIN THE NJCAA. REGION 4 OPERATES THROUGH A GOVERANCE STRUCTURE, EMPOWERING SCHOOLS IN EACH DIVISION TO GUIDE AND ENHANCE THEIR PARTICIPATION IN COLLEGE SPORTS. THE REGION 4 LEADERSHIP IS LED BY DULY APPOINTED MEMBERS FROM WITHIN THE REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP INSTITUTIONS. THIS UNIT SERVES AS THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP BODY FOR REGION 4 AND REPORTS TO THE NATIONAL OFFICE OF THE NJCAA. THE CURRENT THREE DIVISION STRUCTURE CREATES FAIR SPORTS COMPETITION FOR LIKE-MINDED INSTITUTIONS AND PROVIDES STUDENT-ATHLETES SUCCESS BY ENSURING STUDENTS ARE PREPARED FOR THE COLLEGE CLASSROOM WHEN THEY ENROLL IN SCHOOL AND THAT THEY CONTINUE TO PROGRESS TOWARD A DEGREE WHILE PLAYING SPORTS. NJCAA REGION 4 FUNDS DISTRICT TOURNAMENTS THROUGH ADDITIONAL COMPETITION VERSUS OTHER REGIONS AS DEEMED NECESSARY THROUGH THE NJCAA NATIONAL OFFICE ASSIGNMENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 2025.

    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 November 2023.

    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.

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