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National Wheelchair Basketball Association

The nwba provides persons with physical disabilities the opportunity to play, learn, and compete in the sport of wheelchair basketball. The nwba is also the national governing body …

National Wheelchair Basketball

Colorado Springs, CO EIN 362884730 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About National Wheelchair Basketball Association

National Wheelchair Basketball Association is a sports organization based in COLORADO SPGS, United States. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. EIN: 362884730.

Founded
Headquarters
Colorado Springs, CO
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1977

Mission

The nwba provides persons with physical disabilities the opportunity to play, learn, and compete in the sport of wheelchair basketball. The nwba is also the national governing body for the high performance (paralympic) men's and women's wheelchair basketball programs in conjunction with the united states olympic and paralympic committee.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Sports & Recreation
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National Wheelchair Basketball Association is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1949 and has been operating for 77 years. Its EIN is 362884730. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for sports & recreation charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 59 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Wheelchair Basketball Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 90/100.

National Wheelchair Basketball Association is located in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1949 and has been active for 77 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Wheelchair Basketball Association has $1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Wheelchair Basketball 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 59 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Wheelchair Basketball 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.

National Wheelchair Basketball Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

National Wheelchair Basketball Association is a sports organization based in COLORADO SPGS, United States. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. EIN: 362884730. National Wheelchair Basketball Association is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1949.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: National Wheelchair Basketball Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $725K.

Yes, donations to National Wheelchair Basketball Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Wheelchair Basketball Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362884730, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

MI
Mike Godsey
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Andrea W••••••••••••
ATHLETE DIRE
DA
Dan F•••••••
Director
DA
Darlene H•••••
PRESIDENT
DA
David S••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
DU
Dug J••••
SECRETARY
GA
Gail G•••
ATHLETIC DIR
JI
Jim H••••••
Director
LA
Lauren L••••••
Director
MA
Mark S•••••••
Director
MA
Matt P•••••
PRESIDENT
MI
Michelle A••••
Director
MI
Mike G•••••
TREASURER
RO
Rose H••••••••
ATHLETIC DIR
RO
Rose H•••••••••
Director
RY
Ryan M•••••
VP/PRESIDENT
ST
Steven C•••••
Director
ST
Steve S••••
ATHLETIC DIR
TE
Teresa S••••••
Director
TH
Theresa S••••••
VICE PRESIDE
WI
Will W•••••
EXECUTIVE DI
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
National Wheelchair Basketball Association This page 79 $1.4 million -
USA Swimming Inc 93 $1.1 million 87%
Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte Inc 93 $5.2 million 83%
Arvada Hockey Association 90 $1.2 million 99%
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Inc 90 $7.0 million 88%
Ignite Volleyball Club and Foundation Inc 90 $2.2 million 77%
Hazen Winter Sports Association Inc 90 $1.2 million 86%
Orono Hockey Boosters Inc 89 $1.0 million 93%
Ray County Transportation Inc 89 $1.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 59 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about National Wheelchair Basketball Association

What is National Wheelchair Basketball Association?
National Wheelchair Basketball Association is a sports & recreation supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Colorado Springs, United States. National Wheelchair Basketball Association is a sports organization based in COLORADO SPGS, United States. Annual revenue: $1.0 million. EIN: 362884730.
When was National Wheelchair Basketball Association founded?
National Wheelchair Basketball Association was founded in 1949.
Who leads National Wheelchair Basketball Association?
Mike Godsey serves as Treasurer.
Where is National Wheelchair Basketball Association located?
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, United States.
What is National Wheelchair Basketball Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Wheelchair Basketball Association trustworthy?
National Wheelchair Basketball Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 National Wheelchair Basketball Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362884730.
What is National Wheelchair Basketball Association's website?
http://nwba.org