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Seattle International Soccer Local Organizing Committee

EIN 87-3823518 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL SOCCER LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE EXISTS TO USE THE INCREDIBLE PLATFORM OF SOCCER (INCLUDING THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP(TM)) TO ENRICH AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF EVERYONE WHO VISITS OR LIVES IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND TO CREATE LIFE-CHANGING MOMENTS. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS OBJECTIVE, THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT RELIEF OF PUBLIC OR GOVERNMENTAL BURDENS THROUGH PROGRAM INITIATIVES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT, HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIAL INCLUSION AND EQUITY, AND ART AND CULTURE.

Income
$17.9 million
Spending
$13.1 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
22
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$268,899, chief operating officer

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 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 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 201% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (1)
  1. $9.2 million spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: SEATTLEFWC26 PARTNERED WITH THE THREE STADIUM NEIGHBORHOODS TO LAUNCH THE STADIUM NEIGHBORHOOD WORLD CUP LIAISON PROGRAM. BEGINNING IN SUMMER 2025 SEATTLEFWC26 CONTRACTED WITH A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION IN EACH STADIUM NEIGHBORHOOD FOR THAT ORGANIZATION TO HIRE A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE WHOSE JOB IS TO SERVE AS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION AND PROVIDE CONSISTENT SMALL BUSINESS OUTREACH TO ENSURE THAT BUSINESSES HAVE EARLY AND ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP(TM). ADDITIONALLY, PLAYBOOKS WERE LAUNCHED FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, WATCH PARTIES, BRAND, INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY - ALL DESIGNED TO ENSURE BUSINESSES ACROSS THE STATE CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY BROUGHT BY THE WORLD CUP. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT/HEALTH & WELLNESS: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RAVE FOUNDATION, DEVELOPED AN ADDITIONAL 7 MINI-PITCHES ACROSS THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, INCLUDING TWO FOCUSED ON INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES. HUMAN RIGHTS: PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESSES ENDING SEX TRAFFICKING (BEST), TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND TRAINING TO BUSINESSES ON PREVENTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THESE RESOURCES INCLUDED 2,500 LICENSES TO THE BEST BASICS ONLINE TRAINING, AND IN PERSON SESSIONS INVOLVING AROUND 50 BUSINESSES TO CREATE CUSTOMIZED HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLANS. SOCIAL INCLUSION AND EQUITY: CONTINUED THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS LIKE THE WORLD CUP CANOE JOURNEY AND POW WOW. SUPPORTING THE GROWTH OF BLIND SOCCER AND CREATING A DOWNTOWN PATH (UNITY LOOP) TO SHOWCASE STREET ART. BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO ENSURE MATCHES ON JUNETEENTH AND PRIDE DATES PROVIDE A FORUM FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND STORYTELLING. ENSURING COLLABORATION TO PROMOTE WORKERS' RIGHTS AND WELLBEING THROUGH THE LABOR STANDARDS AGREEMENT. PUBLIC ART: CONTINUED PROGRAMS TO WORK WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS TO CREATE WORKS OF PUBLIC ART THAT WILL ENHANCE SEATTLE'S STREETSCAPE WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO A MORE INVITING AND EXCITING ENVIRONMENT, BOTH DURING THE TOURNAMENT AND FOR YEARS TO COME.

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 March 2024.

    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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