Lvqba-Las Vegas Quiz Bowl Alliance
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The LVQBA--Las Vegas Quiz Bowl Alliance LVQBA organizes academic quiz competitions tailored for middle and high school students in the Las Vegas area. These events provide a platform for students to showcase their knowledge and critical thinking skills in a fun and competitive environment fostering intellectual growth and teamwork among participants.
- Income
- $3,750
- Spending
- $2,684
- Reserves
- 4.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- The LVQBA-- Las Vegas Quiz Bowl Alliance LVQBA is dedicated to providing engaging academic quiz competitions for middle and high school students in the Las Vegas area. These competitions are divided into high school and middle school divisions with each division featuring three major events: a regular season a conference tournament and a state tournament. The participation in these events is robust with a total of 28 teams from 11 schools joining the regular season and conference tournaments in 2025. This collective effort involved approximately 112 students who showcased their knowledge and skills in a competitive and enriching environment. The pinnacle of the quiz bowl season is the state tournament where 29 teams from 12 schools competed engaging around 116 students in the ultimate test of their academic prowess and teamwork. The LVQBAs commitment to fostering academic excellence and sportsmanship through these quiz competitions is evident in the enthusiastic participation and dedication shown by the students and schools involved.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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