Cottage Grove Athletic Association
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Cottage Grove Athletic Association is a sports organization based in COTTAGE GROVE, United States. Annual revenue: $2.1 million. EIN: 411474126.
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Mission
The objective of the cgaa shall be to implant firmly in the children of the community the spirit of competition and ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and reverence, so they may be finer, stronger and happier children and will grow to be clean, proud, confident adults.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Cottage Grove Athletic Association has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 87% of the 1,186 sports & recreation charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 86% of the 1,184 sports & recreation charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 1,408 sports & recreation charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCottage Grove Athletic Association is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Cottage Grove, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 411474126. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cottage Grove Athletic Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411474126. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Cottage Grove Athletic Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 90/100.
Cottage Grove Athletic Association is located in Cottage Grove, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cottage Grove Athletic Association has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for sports & recreation charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $781K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cottage Grove Athletic Association is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cottage Grove Athletic Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Cottage Grove Athletic Association holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Cottage Grove Athletic Association is a sports organization based in COTTAGE GROVE, United States. Annual revenue: $2.1 million. EIN: 411474126. Cottage Grove Athletic Association is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $781K.
Yes, donations to Cottage Grove Athletic Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 411474126, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COTTAGE GROVE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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Cottage Grove football to move down in OSAA classification in 2024 season - The Register-Guard
Two Cottage Grove teams excited to host local national tournament - Republican Eagle: Red Wing, MN
Cottage Grove softball: Wolfpack brings home hardware - Republican Eagle: Red Wing, MN
Down and dirty: More than 300 run, slide and crawl through mud run in Cottage Grove - Republican Eagle: Red Wing, MN
Nobody better: Cottage Grove softball team wins state championship - Republican Eagle: Red Wing, MN
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 43 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1984
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cottage Grove Athletic Association
- What is Cottage Grove Athletic Association?
- Cottage Grove Athletic Association is a sports & recreation supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Cottage Grove, United States. Cottage Grove Athletic Association is a sports organization based in COTTAGE GROVE, United States. Annual revenue: $2.1 million. EIN: 411474126.
- When was Cottage Grove Athletic Association founded?
- Cottage Grove Athletic Association was founded in 1984.
- Who leads Cottage Grove Athletic Association?
- Daniel Harrison serves as President.
- Where is Cottage Grove Athletic Association located?
- Headquartered in Cottage Grove, MN, United States.
- What is Cottage Grove Athletic Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cottage Grove Athletic Association trustworthy?
- Cottage Grove Athletic Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Cottage Grove Athletic Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 411474126.
- What is Cottage Grove Athletic Association's website?
- http://www.cgaa.org