Lincolnshire Sports Association
To provide sports programs for children
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Visit www.lincolnshirelightni…About Lincolnshire Sports Association
Building Character, Community and Skills Through Sports
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Mission
To provide sports programs for children
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Lincolnshire Sports Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 10 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (10 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLincolnshire Sports Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in Lincolnshire, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 237355418. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Lincolnshire Sports Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237355418. 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.
Lincolnshire Sports Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Lincolnshire Sports Association is located in Lincolnshire, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lincolnshire Sports Association has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lincolnshire Sports Association is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lincolnshire Sports 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, Lincolnshire Sports 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Lincolnshire Sports Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lincolnshire Sports Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237355418, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
LINCOLNSHIRE SPORTS 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 3 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 · 1967
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lincolnshire Sports Association
- What is Lincolnshire Sports Association?
- Lincolnshire Sports Association is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lincolnshire, United States. Building Character, Community and Skills Through Sports
- When was Lincolnshire Sports Association founded?
- Lincolnshire Sports Association was founded in 1967.
- Who leads Lincolnshire Sports Association?
- Nicole Brown serves as Interim Treasurer.
- Where is Lincolnshire Sports Association located?
- Headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, United States.
- What is Lincolnshire Sports Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lincolnshire Sports Association trustworthy?
- Lincolnshire Sports Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Lincolnshire Sports Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237355418.
- What is Lincolnshire Sports Association's website?
- http://www.lincolnshirelightning.org