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Powerlifting America

EIN 87-3357214 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Powerlifting America, created in December 2021 and registered in Orlando, Florida, is a non-profit powerlifting federation that is the official United States member federation affiliate of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). As an affiliate of the powerlifting federation that is the official United States member federation affiliate of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). As an affiliate of the IPF, the federation nominates and sends lifters to all of the IPF World Championships, the IWGA World Games, FISU World University Championships, and NAPF events, as well as being granted the opportunity to host IPF World competitions. Primarily, our organization directs six National Championships annually, along with a number of regional and local competitions throughout the United States. Powerlifting America is dedicated to the promotion and support of drug-tested powerlifting within the United States and exists to support United States athletes in achieving excellenc

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$59,254, executive dir.

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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

    0 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, 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 (2)
  1. $593,647 spent. Powerlifting America sent approximately 400 athletes to a variety of International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and North American Powerlifting Federation (an IPF regional member and affiliate) events, which are sanctioned under the International Olympic Committee (IOC), meaning the events are of the highest sports standards in the world, including WADA, CCES, and USADA drug testing and anti-doping protocols. Athletes vary in age from 14 and up, with divisions for Sub-Junior, Junior, Open, Masters, and adaptive/Sport For All athletes (an initiative started by the IOC to make sure everyone and anyone is given the opportunity to compete). Expenses for world events include travel, accommodations, meals, uniforms, athletic equipment, and fees for coaching, anti-doping, and participation.
  2. $476,907 spent. Powerlifting America has established multiple education programs for referees, athletes, coaches, and volunteers. These programs include education and implementation of anti-doping through WADA's ADEL program for all world team members and coaches, SafeSport training for all referees, volunteers, coaches, and event directors, and an internationally-recognized coaching certification program for club-level, national-level, and international-level coaches.

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

  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 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 January 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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