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Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics / Amateur Sports Clubs, Leagues, N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$671k (2023)

Expenses
$538k (2023)

Total Assets
$842k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$13.8k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$671,468
Expenses
$538,082
Net Income
$133,386
Net Assets
$828,055
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $387,693
57.7%
Program Services $146,261
21.8%
Investment Income $11,139
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $111,150
16.6%
Sales of Assets $15,225
2.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $154,982
28.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $144,195
26.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $841,828
Total Liabilities $13,773
Net Assets $828,055
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Clarke Wharff (Co Founder) $79,000 $0 $3,255
Dylan Declerck (Co Founder) $67,258 $0 $5,469
Audrey Kennis Joined Jan 23 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Grefe Joined Jan 23 (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Strait Left Feb 23 (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sarah C Mccarville Joined Jan 23 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Butzke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Ellis (Past Chairpe) $0 $0 $0
Jami Haberl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Boyle Lande (Past Chairpe) $0 $0 $0
John Leder (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Merriman (Chairsperson) $0 $0 $0
Jay Syverson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$655,012
Expenses
$504,552
Net Income
$150,460
Net Assets
$678,209
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $368,634
56.3%
Program Services $134,331
20.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $153,166
23.4%
Sales of Assets -$1,119
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $154,794
30.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $147,594
29.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $695,534
Total Liabilities $17,325
Net Assets $678,209
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Clarke Wharff (Co Founder) $80,000 $0 $3,000
Dylan Declerck (Co Founder) $67,582 $0 $4,212
Conor Boffeli Left January 2022 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Barfels Left September 2022 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jami Haberl Joined January 2022 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Syverson Joined January 2022 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Luke Hartke Joined January 2022 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Tandon Left January 2022 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Butzke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Ellis (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Tom Hunt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Lande (Past Chairpe) $0 $0 $0
John Leder (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Merriman (Vice Chairsp) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Strait (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$525,861
Expenses
$451,798
Net Income
$74,063
Net Assets
$539,667
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $358,812
68.2%
Program Services $86,493
16.4%
Investment Income $1,905
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $73,818
14.0%
Sales of Assets $4,833
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $142,187
31.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $120,643
26.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $561,834
Total Liabilities $22,167
Net Assets $539,667
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Clarke Wharff (Co Founder) $74,000 $0 $2,145
Dylan Declerck (Co Founder) $63,239 $0 $2,803
Erin Barfels (Director) $0 $0 $0
Conor Boffeli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Butzke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Ellis (Vice Chairpe) $0 $0 $0
Tom Hunt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Lande (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
John Leder (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Merriman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Tandon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Westphal (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$597,938
Expenses
$436,016
Net Income
$161,922
Net Assets
$418,197
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $393,770
65.9%
Program Services $143,130
23.9%
Investment Income $1,341
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $59,697
10.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,551
16.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $104,063
23.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $433,425
Total Liabilities $15,228
Net Assets $418,197
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Clarke Wharff (Executive Di) $68,496 $0 $2,055
Alex Broderick Left December 2020 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Beavers Left December 2020 (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Erin Barfels Joined June 2020 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Hull Left December 2020 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kara Thompson Left December 2020 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Conor Boffeli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Butzke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Ellis (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Tom Hunt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Lande (President) $0 $0 $0
John Leder (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Merriman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Tandon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Westphal (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$376,870
Expenses
$492,922
Net Income
-$116,052
Net Assets
$256,751
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $233,759
62.0%
Program Services $112,923
30.0%
Investment Income $1,926
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $66,058
17.5%
Sales of Assets -$37,796
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,655
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $155,473
31.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $256,751
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $256,751
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Clarke Wharff (President) $67,625 $0 $2,029
Ben Butzke Joined 12019 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Conor Boffeli Joined 12019 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Naval Tandon Left 22019 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Beavers (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alex Broderick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Ellis (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joel Hull (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Leder (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kirk Schuler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Tandon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kara Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$547,974
Expenses
$638,296
Net Income
-$90,322
Net Assets
$372,803
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $353,519
64.5%
Program Services $164,571
30.0%
Investment Income $1,009
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,375
4.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,696
9.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $211,663
33.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $382,447
Total Liabilities $9,644
Net Assets $372,803
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Clarke Wharff (President) $59,000 $0 $1,696
John Leder (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Eric Beavers (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Ellis (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kirk Schuler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Hall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Naval Tandon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alex Broderick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Tandon (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$630,026
Expenses
$612,398
Net Income
$17,628
Net Assets
$463,125
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $422,908
67.1%
Program Services $173,327
27.5%
Investment Income $763
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $31,613
5.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,415
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,692
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $263,604
43.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $470,988
Total Liabilities $7,863
Net Assets $463,125
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Clarke Wharff (President) $39,692 $0 $0
Tanya Fish (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Tandon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Ellis (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Beavers (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alex Broderick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Henaman (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Leder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Shreck Md (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirk Schuler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Naval Tandon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Molly Wuebker (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$556,849
Expenses
$512,211
Net Income
$44,638
Net Assets
$445,497
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $366,426
65.8%
Program Services $157,202
28.2%
Investment Income $790
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $32,431
5.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $36,969
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $242,884
47.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $458,171
Total Liabilities $12,674
Net Assets $445,497
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Clarke Wharff (President) $36,969 $0 $0
Tanya Fish (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Green (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Ellis (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eric Beaver (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alex Broderick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Henaman (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Leder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Shreck Md (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirk Schuler (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$454,903
Expenses
$374,181
Net Income
$80,722
Net Assets
$400,859
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $332,747
73.1%
Program Services $107,668
23.7%
Investment Income $788
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,700
3.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,038
2.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $171,505
45.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $405,631
Total Liabilities $4,772
Net Assets $400,859
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Clarke Wharff (President) $11,038 $0 $0
Tanya Fish (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andy Green (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Tange (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Perry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nathan Boonstra (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Leder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Heidi Shreck (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$458,738
Expenses
$286,325
Net Income
$172,413
Net Assets
$320,137
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $393,227
85.7%
Program Services $57,390
12.5%
Investment Income $74
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,047
1.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,813
26.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $321,184
Total Liabilities $1,047
Net Assets $320,137
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Clarke Wharff (President) $0 $0 $0
Tanya Fish (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andy Green (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Tange (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Perry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tina Mowry Hadden (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Leder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Heidi Shreck (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$216,822
Expenses
$73,661
Net Income
$143,161
Net Assets
$147,724
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $171,018
78.9%
Program Services $11,707
5.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $34,097
15.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,423
27.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $148,931
Total Liabilities $1,207
Net Assets $147,724
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Clarke Wharff (President) $0 $0 $0
Tanya Fish (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lesley Olson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Tange (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Perry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tina Mowry Hadden (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Leder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Heidi Shreck (Director) $0 $0 $0

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