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Sport Innovators

Organization summary

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: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Philanthropy, Charity, Voluntarism Promotion, General (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$395k (2024)

Expenses
$435k (2024)

Total Assets
$197k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$137k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$395,359
Expenses
$435,456
Net Income
-$40,097
Net Assets
$60,040
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $392,631
99.3%
Program Services $2,720
0.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $8
0.0%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $125,000
28.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $125,785
28.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $196,565
Total Liabilities $136,525
Net Assets $60,040
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Rief (Executive Director) $125,000 $0 $0
Bill Walton (Executive Chairman) $0 $0 $0
John Sarkisian (Industry Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Michael Brower (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shertz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Philip Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Reid Carr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Constello (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Cozens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Drew Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Dusi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eddie Erkmanis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Ewald (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Femrite (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Fields (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Finnerty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Harter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Herrara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Irwin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Johnston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Matey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marie Mc Farlan (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Mc Lean (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Mitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$393,344
Expenses
$409,230
Net Income
-$15,886
Net Assets
$100,137
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $392,338
99.7%
Program Services $1,000
0.3%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $114,583
28.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $124,429
30.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $245,696
Total Liabilities $145,559
Net Assets $100,137
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Rief (Executive Director) $114,583 $0 $0
Bill Walton (Executive Chairman) $0 $0 $0
John Sarkisian (Industry Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Michael Brower (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shertz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Reid Carr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Cole (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Constello (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Cozens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Drew Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Dusi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eddie Erkmanis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Ewald (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Femrite (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Harter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Herrara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Irwin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Johnston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Matey (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Mc Lean (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Mitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aj Moyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Nash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kate Nowlan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$398,782
Expenses
$391,750
Net Income
$7,032
Net Assets
$116,023
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $397,990
99.8%
Program Services $786
0.2%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $136,037
34.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $101,289
25.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $271,544
Total Liabilities $155,521
Net Assets $116,023
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Rief (Executive Director) $136,037 $0 $0
Bill Walton (Executive Chairman) $0 $0 $0
John Sarkisian (Industry Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Michael Brower (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shertz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jay Barton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Philip Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Reid Carr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa De Vita (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Enge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eddie Erkmanis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Ewald (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Femrite (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mandy Fry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Govett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Harter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Haskell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Herrara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Irwin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Johnston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Matey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aj Moyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Nash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kate Nowlan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$486,698
Expenses
$409,348
Net Income
$77,350
Net Assets
$108,991
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $486,051
99.9%
Program Services $643
0.1%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $126,437
30.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $116,268
28.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $264,368
Total Liabilities $155,377
Net Assets $108,991
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Rief (Executive Director) $126,437 $0 $0
Bill Walton (Executive Chairman) $0 $0 $0
John Sarkisian (Industry Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Michael Brower (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shertz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jay Barton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Philip Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Reid Carr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa De Vita (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Enge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eddie Erkmanis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Ewald (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Femrite (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mandy Fry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Govett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Harter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Haskell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Herrara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Irwin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Johnston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Matey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aj Moyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Nash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kate Nowlan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$353,128
Expenses
$387,893
Net Income
-$34,765
Net Assets
$31,641
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $349,765
99.0%
Program Services $2,893
0.8%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $462
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $135,417
34.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $110,830
28.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $195,944
Total Liabilities $164,303
Net Assets $31,641
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Rief (Executive Director) $135,417 $0 $0
John Sarkisian (Industry Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Walton (Executive Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Michael Brower (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shertz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Govett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Craig Dado (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Herrera (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Savant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Johnston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Mitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danny Demichele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Devita (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Enge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Femrite (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Haskell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Baron Herdelin Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Meerbergan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Nash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nate Raabe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Roth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Schmitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Ewald (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Lowrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Pate (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$415,146
Expenses
$373,324
Net Income
$41,822
Net Assets
$66,406
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $418,111
> 100%
Program Services $2,268
0.5%
Investment Income $23
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$5,801
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $545
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $125,000
33.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $105,370
28.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,092
Total Liabilities $5,686
Net Assets $66,406
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Rief (Executive Director) $125,000 $0 $0
Bill Walton (Executive Chairman) $0 $0 $0
John Sarkisian (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Michael Brower (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shertz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Craig Dado (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danny Demichele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Devita (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Enge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Femrite (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Haskell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Baron Herdelin Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Lawrence (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Meerbergan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Nash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nate Raabe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Roth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Schmitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marco Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Ewald (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Lowrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Pate (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Japhet (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Mclean (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Matey (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$409,560
Expenses
$446,587
Net Income
-$37,027
Net Assets
$24,584
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $402,843
98.4%
Program Services $5,529
1.3%
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,173
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $119,573
26.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $116,693
26.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,257
Total Liabilities $4,673
Net Assets $24,584
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Rief (Executive Director) $119,573 $0 $0
John Sarkisian (Industry Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Walton (Executive Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Michael Brower (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shertz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Craig Dado (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danny Demichele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Devita (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Enge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Femrite (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norb Garrett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Haskell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Baron Herdelin Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Lawrence (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Meerbergan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Nash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Norris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nate Raabe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Roth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Schmitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marco Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Ewald (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Lowrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Pate (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Japhet (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$384,414
Expenses
$345,977
Net Income
$38,437
Net Assets
$61,611
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $383,963
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $443
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,431
30.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $96,401
27.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,858
Total Liabilities $3,247
Net Assets $61,611
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Rief (Executive Director) $105,431 $0 $0
John Sarkisian (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Walton (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Michael Brower (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shertz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Craig Dado (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danny Demichele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Devita (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Enge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Femrite (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Finley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norb Garrett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Haskell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Baron Herdelin Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Lawrence (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Meerbergan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Nash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Norris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nate Raabe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Roth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Schmitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Spatz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marco Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Weiss (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$341,376
Expenses
$372,110
Net Income
-$30,734
Net Assets
$23,174
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $341,368
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,742
24.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $107,725
28.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,715
Total Liabilities $541
Net Assets $23,174
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Rief (Executive Director) $91,351 $0 $0
Jahn Sarkisian (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Walton (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Michael Brower (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shertz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cotter Emilie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danny Demichele (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melisa Devita (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Enge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Femrite (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Finley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norb Garett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Baron Herdelin Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Lawrence (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Meerbergan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Nash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Norris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Northbrook (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nate Raabe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Roth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Schmitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Spatz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Stoloff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marco Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Weiss (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$325,297
Expenses
$271,389
Net Income
$53,908
Net Assets
$53,908
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $325,264
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $33
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $88,941
32.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,637
Total Liabilities $3,729
Net Assets $53,908
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Rief (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Michael Brower (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dana Shertz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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