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Union 1858 Fc

EIN 88-3194692 · Plymouth, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

SEE SCHEDULE O.TO ESTABLISH AN ELITE LEVEL PROGRAM WITH A DISTINCT CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE THAT ALLOWS PLAYERS TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD. WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN GETTING OUR PLAYERS TO THE NEXT LEVEL, WHICH INCLUDES HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGIATE, AND PROFESSIONAL LEVELS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
30
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$102,493, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 114% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $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

    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

    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 July 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. $1.2 million spent. ELITE TEAMS - PURPOSE IS TO HAVE AN ELITE LEVEL PROGRAM WITH A DISTINCT CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE THAT ALLOWS PLAYERS TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL ON AND OFF THE FIELD. GETTING PLAYERS TO THE NEXT LEVEL, INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND PROFESSIONAL. TEAMS RECEIVE APPROXIMATELY 3-4 "TOUCHES" EACH WEEK DEPENDING ON TIME OF YEAR. THESE INCLUDE PRACTICES AND COMPETITIONS. FITNESS & RECOVERY ARE A PART OF OUR TRAINING MODEL AND PROVIDED OVER AND ABOVE "TOUCHES". COLLEGE ADVISORY IS ALSO A PART OF THE PROGRAM. 280 PLAYERS ARE CURRENTLY INVOLVED.
  2. $5,625 spent. CAMPS -CAMPS ARE RUN PRIMARILY DURING THE SUMMER AND ARE A WINDOW INTO OUR PROGRAMMING. THEY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH OUR CURRENT PLAYERS AS WELL AS PLAYERS OUTSIDE OF OUR CLUB. CAMP DAYS ARE 3-4 DEPENDING. 400+ CAMPERS ARE SERVED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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