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Recreation & Sports Nonprofits
Givalgo Discover indexes 50 active US recreation & sports organisations recognised by the IRS as tax-exempt under section 501(c). The list below shows the largest by reported revenue on each org's most recent Form 990 filing. Click any row for the full Due Diligence profile: IRS status, Form 990 financials, governance flags, peer benchmarks, and auto-revocation history.
Top 50 by reported revenue
From the most recent Form 990 indexed for each organisation. Click an org for full diligence detail.
| # | Organisation | Location | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY EIN 36-2167817 | EVANSTON, IL | $4.1B |
| 2 | NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION EIN 44-0567264 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $1.6B |
| 3 | SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE EIN 63-0377461 | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $1.1B |
| 4 | ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE EIN 56-0599082 | CHARLOTTE, NC | $826.5M |
| 5 | TENNIS AUSTRALIA A LIMITED EIN 98-1029763 | AUSTRALIA | $469.3M |
| 6 | ELDERHOSTEL INC EIN 04-2632526 | BOSTON, MA | $446.0M |
| 7 | UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION EIN 13-1427105 | FAR HILLS, NJ | $296.6M |
| 8 | UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION INC EIN 13-5591991 | CHICAGO, IL | $268.1M |
| 9 | UNITED STATES OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE EIN 13-1548339 | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $264.3M |
| 10 | HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO INC EIN 74-1142851 | HOUSTON, TX | $231.1M |
| 11 | UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC EIN 59-6002050 | GAINESVILLE, FL | $219.6M |
| 12 | UNITED STATE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC PROPERTIES LLC EIN 32-0570956 | LOS ANGELES, CA | $216.3M |
| 13 | SOUTHEAST VOLUSIA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION EIN 47-3793197 | NEW SMYRNA, FL | $214.9M |
| 14 | SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC EIN 52-0889518 | WASHINGTON, DC | $186.4M |
| 15 | CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC EIN 13-3022855 | NEW YORK, NY | $172.9M |
| 16 | MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE EIN 84-1472434 | COLORADO SPGS, CO | $165.6M |
| 17 | UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE ATHLETIC EIN 31-1106941 | LOUISVILLE, KY | $142.9M |
| 18 | USTA NATIONAL TENNIS CENTER INC EIN 13-2946690 | PURCHASE, NY | $139.8M |
| 19 | NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION EIN 52-1786332 | MISSOULA, MT | $132.1M |
| 20 | PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSN EIN 95-1725190 | PASADENA, CA | $126.1M |
| 21 | UNITED STATES OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC FOUNDATION EIN 80-0939841 | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $112.1M |
| 22 | PAC-12 CONFERENCE EIN 94-1459048 | SAN RAMON, CA | $111.5M |
| 23 | DESERT MOUNTAIN CLUB INC EIN 27-3966137 | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $108.3M |
| 24 | MULTIPURPOSE ARENA FORT WORTH EIN 81-2774292 | FORT WORTH, TX | $94.8M |
| 25 | AMERY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC EIN 39-0908320 | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $88.0M |
| 26 | NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE FOUNDATION EIN 23-7315236 | NEW YORK, NY | $86.9M |
| 27 | ENERGY OUTREACH COLORADO EIN 74-2543881 | DENVER, CO | $85.0M |
| 28 | AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION EIN 95-6205398 | TORRANCE, CA | $84.4M |
| 29 | HAGERSTOWN MULTI-USE SPORTS AND EVENTS FACILITY INC EIN 61-1999611 | HAGERSTOWN, MD | $83.0M |
| 30 | T20 WORLD CUP USA INC EIN 93-2723688 | COLORADO SPGS, CO | $82.3M |
| 31 | STATE FAIR OF TEXAS EIN 75-6002511 | DALLAS, TX | $81.1M |
| 32 | MASTERS TOURNAMENT CHARITIES INC EIN 99-3712591 | AUGUSTA, GA | $77.2M |
| 33 | NEW YORK EDGE INC EIN 11-3112635 | WOODSIDE, NY | $69.3M |
| 34 | LANDINGS CLUB INC EIN 58-1824781 | SAVANNAH, GA | $67.3M |
| 35 | GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC EIN 53-0196517 | ROCKVILLE, MD | $66.6M |
| 36 | USA HOCKEY INC EIN 51-0204742 | COLORADO SPGS, CO | $64.5M |
| 37 | CHARLESTON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FINANCING CORPORATION EIN 42-1642871 | CHARLESTON, SC | $57.3M |
| 38 | SUN BELT CONFERENCE EIN 58-2085078 | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $57.2M |
| 39 | BROKEN SOUND CLUB INC EIN 59-2718435 | BOCA RATON, FL | $55.7M |
| 40 | AFRICAN PARKS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA EIN 30-0241904 | WASHINGTON, DC | $54.9M |
| 41 | SOUTH WEST LMC INC EIN 27-4188825 | ONA, WV | $52.7M |
| 42 | CONFERENCE U S A EIN 36-4021594 | COPPELL, TX | $51.8M |
| 43 | WESTCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB INC EIN 13-1737009 | RYE, NY | $51.2M |
| 44 | WESTERN WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION EIN 91-0470250 | PUYALLUP, WA | $50.9M |
| 45 | SAN ANTONIO LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION INC EIN 74-1075466 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $50.7M |
| 46 | WESTERN STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION EIN 84-0517361 | DENVER, CO | $49.8M |
| 47 | USA SWIMMING INC EIN 20-4264282 | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $47.6M |
| 48 | USA VOLLEYBALL EIN 80-0551967 | COLORADO SPGS, CO | $46.5M |
| 49 | LOUISVILLE ARENA AUTHORITY INC EIN 20-4230414 | LOUISVILLE, KY | $45.0M |
| 50 | COUNTRY CLUB AT WOODFIELD EIN 59-2799884 | BOCA RATON, FL | $43.8M |
By state
112,029 organisations across 51 categories.
- 11,32510.1%
- 7,6486.8%
- 6,0775.4%
- 5,8085.2%
- 5,5074.9%
- 4,6184.1%
- 3,4233.1%
- 3,4083.0%
- 3,3883.0%
- 3,2222.9%
- 3,1852.8%
- 3,1692.8%
Featured organizations
A representative cross-section beyond the revenue ranking, from national institutions to small community groups and private foundations, chosen for complete, recent IRS filings.
- Pier55 IncNEW YORK, NY · $100M–$1B in assets
- Aspire FoundationCLINTON, TN · $100M–$1B in assets
- Linda Pace FoundationSAN ANTONIO, TX · $10M–$100M in assets
- Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall Charitable FoundationNORFOLK, VA · $10M–$100M in assets
- National Recreation Foundation IncLAKE FOREST, IL · $10M–$100M in assets
- Linda Loring Nature Foundation IncNANTUCKET, MA · $10M–$100M in assets
- United States Ski AssociationPARK CITY, UT · $10M–$100M revenue
- USA Track & Field IncINDIANAPOLIS, IN · $10M–$100M revenue
- Detroit Riverfront Conservancy IncDETROIT, MI · $10M–$100M revenue
- Cowboy Athletics IncSTILLWATER, OK · $10M–$100M revenue
- PGA Tour First Tee Foundation IncPONTE VEDRA, FL · $10M–$100M revenue
- Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint LouisSAINT LOUIS, MO · $10M–$100M revenue
- US National Whitewater Center IncCHARLOTTE, NC · $10M–$100M revenue
- Eastern NationalFORT WASHINGTON, PA · $10M–$100M revenue
- Bogus Basin Recreational Association IncBOISE, ID · $10M–$100M revenue
- Hole in the Wall Gang Fund IncNEW HAVEN, CT · $10M–$100M revenue
- Ohio High School Athletic AssociationCOLUMBUS, OH · $10M–$100M revenue
- Leroy Springs & Company IncFORT MILL, SC · $10M–$100M revenue
- Appalachian Trail ConservancyHARPERS FERRY, WV · $10M–$100M revenue
- Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Waukesha County IncNEW BERLIN, WI · $10M–$100M revenue
- Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms SafetyANNISTON, AL · $10M–$100M revenue
- Rockford Woodlawn Fund IncWILMINGTON, DE · $10M–$100M in assets
- Metro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceEDISON, NJ · $10M–$100M revenue
- International Tennis Hall of Fame IncorporatedNEWPORT, RI · $10M–$100M revenue
- Arizona Interscholastic Association IncPHOENIX, AZ · $10M–$100M revenue
- Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta IncALBUQUERQUE, NM · $10M–$100M revenue
- Track Town USA IncEUGENE, OR · $10M–$100M revenue
- Jays Care FoundationCANADA · $10M–$100M revenue
- Lavigne Youth OutreachOMAHA, NE · $10M–$100M revenue
- Alaska State Fair IncorporatedPALMER, AK · $10M–$100M revenue
- Arkansas State University Red Wolves Foundation IncSTATE UNIV, AR · $10M–$100M revenue
- Aloha Foundation IncFAIRLEE, VT · $10M–$100M revenue
- Century Club Charities IncRIDGELAND, MS · $10M–$100M revenue
- Fondo Permanente Para LA Administracion Operacion YSALINAS, PR · $10M–$100M revenue
- Glacier National Park ConservancyCOLUMBIA FLS, MT · $10M–$100M revenue
- United States Hunter Jumper Association IncLEXINGTON, KY · $1M–$10M revenue
- Special Olympics Southern California IncLONG BEACH, CA · $1M–$10M revenue
- American Youth FoundationCTR TUFTNBORO, NH · $1M–$10M revenue
- Seattle Parks FoundationSEATTLE, WA · $1M–$10M revenue
- Aspen Valley Ski-Snowboard Club IncASPEN, CO · $1M–$10M revenue
- Atlanta Braves Foundation IncATLANTA, GA · $1M–$10M revenue
- Soccer Association Ofcolumbia IncELLICOTT CITY, MD · $1M–$10M revenue
- Fort Hays State Athletic AssociationHAYS, KS · $1M–$10M revenue
- Christian Acres Youth Center IncTALLULAH, LA · $1M–$10M revenue
- Minnesota State High School LeagueBROOKLYN CTR, MN · $1M–$10M revenue
- Leveling the Playing Field IncWASHINGTON, DC · $1M–$10M revenue
- Iowa State Fair FoundationDES MOINES, IA · $1M–$10M revenue
- West Oxford Agricultural SocietyFRYEBURG, ME · $1M–$10M revenue
- Metro Sports Foundations IncFARGO, ND · $1M–$10M revenue
- Harmony Amateur Sports FoundationENCAMPMENT, WY · $1M–$10M in assets
- Laiopua 2020KAILUA KONA, HI · $1M–$10M revenue
- Northern Nevada Youth Golf FoundationRENO, NV · $1M–$10M revenue
- Black Hills Parks and Forests AssociationHOT SPRINGS, SD · $100K–$1M revenue
- MLB-MLBPA Youth Development FoundationNEW YORK, NY · $1M–$10M in assets
- Music City Bowl IncNASHVILLE, TN · $10M–$100M revenue
- The Sun Bowl AssociationEL PASO, TX · $1M–$10M revenue
- Usta Mid-Atlantic FoundationARLINGTON, VA · $1M–$10M revenue
- Harlem Community CenterMACHESNEY PK, IL · $1M–$10M revenue
- Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy IncBOSTON, MA · $1M–$10M revenue
- I J & Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community CenterSALT LAKE CTY, UT · $1M–$10M revenue
Frequently asked questions about Recreation & Sports nonprofits
Answers compiled from the IRS Form 990, BMF, Pub 78, and Auto-Revocation List.
Frequently asked questions about Recreation & Sports nonprofits
Answers compiled from the IRS Form 990, BMF, Pub 78, and Auto-Revocation List.
- What counts as a Recreation & Sports nonprofit?
- Recreation & Sports nonprofits are US tax-exempt organisations classified under the IRS National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) major group "N" (Recreation & Sports). The IRS assigns the NTEE code based on the organisation's primary purpose as reported on Form 990.
- How are recreation & sports nonprofits regulated?
- Recreation & Sports nonprofits with annual gross receipts of $50,000 or more must file Form 990 (or 990-EZ) annually with the IRS. Smaller orgs file the 990-N e-Postcard. Failure to file for three consecutive years triggers automatic revocation of tax-exempt status.
- How can I verify a recreation & sports nonprofit's tax-exempt status before granting?
- Cross-reference the organisation against the IRS Auto-Revocation List AND IRS Publication 78. Pub 78 confirms whether donations are tax-deductible; the Auto-Revocation List confirms whether the org has lost its status for non-filing. Givalgo Discover surfaces both signals on every org profile.
- Where can I find Form 990 data for recreation & sports nonprofits?
- Each organisation's Form 990, including financials, governance, programs, and grants, is publicly available from the IRS. Givalgo Discover aggregates the full corpus (Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-N) and provides a free profile for every IRS-registered recreation & sports nonprofit.
- What's the difference between a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6)?
- 501(c)(3) is the standard tax-exempt classification for public charities and private foundations; contributions are tax-deductible. 501(c)(4) covers civic-league / social-welfare orgs; contributions are not deductible. 501(c)(6) covers business leagues and chambers of commerce. The IRS subsection code on each Givalgo Discover profile identifies the exact classification.