City Sports Programs Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
City Sports Programs Inc. through its flagship initiative CityKids FC is a parent-led nonprofit organization based in South Boston MA dedicated to creating accessible and enriching youth sports experiences. Our mission is to build and sustain community-based programs that encourage physical activity foster teamwork and support personal growth for children ages 5 to 12. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to play learn and thrive in a safe inclusive and joyful environment. Our volunteer coaches and organizers work together to ensure that our seasonal soccer leagues and clinics are developmentally appropriate welcoming to all skill levels and free from unnecessary pressure. We also provide scholarships to families in need reinforcing our commitment to equity and access. At CityKids FC we use sport as a tool to strengthen community bonds and empower the next generation.
- Income
- $88,824
- Spending
- $66,018
- Spent on programs
- 71%
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 88%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 60
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 57% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1571% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 50 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (3)
- $46,761 spent. Citykids Football Club provided organized youth soccer programming to children and adolescents in the Greater Boston area with a focus on skill development teamwork physical fitness and personal growth. Programs emphasized structured training league play and ageappropriate instruction delivered by qualified coaches in a safe and supportive environment. Primary outcome: Expanded access to highquality soccer programming for youth including those from underserved communities.
- The organization worked to remove financial and social barriers to participation in organized sports by offering affordable programming financial assistance and inclusive enrollment opportunities. Citykids FC prioritized ensuring that youth who might otherwise lack access to clublevel soccer were able to participate fully. Primary outcome: Increased participation among youth from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Citykids FC operated communitybased practices clinics and competitive matches fostering positive engagement among players families and local partners. Programs promoted sportsmanship discipline and community connection through regular practices league games and tournaments. Primary outcome: Strengthened community engagement and positive youth development through athletics.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in October 2025. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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