Seattle Adaptive Sports
To empower people with physical disabilities to push beyond their limits and reach their full potential through sports.
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To provide support programs to youth and adults with disabilities. Sports include basketball with local and national competitions for over 200 persons. To provide support programs to youth and adults with disabilities in sled hockey and other sports includinglocal and national competitions for over 200 persons.
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Mission
To empower people with physical disabilities to push beyond their limits and reach their full potential through sports.
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
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Seattle Adaptive Sports has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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
- 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 + methodologySeattle Adaptive Sports is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 911427334. 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 $130K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Seattle Adaptive Sports's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911427334. 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.
Seattle Adaptive Sports 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 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 89/100.
Seattle Adaptive Sports is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Seattle Adaptive Sports has $130K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for sports & recreation charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $781K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Seattle Adaptive Sports 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 micro organization. It has $130K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Seattle Adaptive Sports. 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, Seattle Adaptive Sports 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
To provide support programs to youth and adults with disabilities. Sports include basketball with local and national competitions for over 200 persons. To provide support programs to youth and adults with disabilities in sled hockey and other sports includinglocal and national competitions for over 200 persons. Seattle Adaptive Sports is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $130K is below the peer average of $781K.
Yes, donations to Seattle Adaptive Sports are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Seattle Adaptive Sports is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911427334, 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.
SEATTLE ADAPTIVE SPORTS 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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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Seattle Junior Sonics wheelchair basketball team headed to nationals - FOX 13 Seattle
Seattle youth wheelchair basketball team heads to national championship - KIRO 7 News Seattle
Seattle Adaptive Sports: ‘These kids have grit’ - Seattle's Child
Seattle Adaptive Sports Brings Accessibility to Athletics - seattlespectator.com
Seattle’s Big Day of Play Returns on August 16, 2025! - Seattle.gov
Nonprofits hit the mark with sports aid | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing - The Seattle Times
Rainier Adaptive Sports expands accessible play in Pierce County - KNKX Public Radio
Get to know the Seattle Kraken Sled Hockey Team - Seattle Refined
RAVE Foundation and Seattle Storm host community celebration and adaptive sports event at Midway Park in Des Moines this Saturday - Seattle Sounders FC
Wheelchair basketball athletes find an outlet for intense competition, and a supportive community of teammates - The Seattle Times
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 - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 29 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 · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Seattle Adaptive Sports
- What is Seattle Adaptive Sports?
- Seattle Adaptive Sports is a sports & recreation supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Seattle, United States. To provide support programs to youth and adults with disabilities. Sports include basketball with local and national competitions for over 200 persons. To provide support programs to youth and adults with disabilities in sled hockey and other sports includinglocal and national competitions for over 200 persons.
- When was Seattle Adaptive Sports founded?
- Seattle Adaptive Sports was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Seattle Adaptive Sports?
- Ben Chao serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Seattle Adaptive Sports located?
- Headquartered in Seattle, WA, United States.
- What is Seattle Adaptive Sports's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Seattle Adaptive Sports trustworthy?
- Seattle Adaptive Sports 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 Seattle Adaptive Sports's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911427334.
- What is Seattle Adaptive Sports's website?
- https://www.seattleadaptivesports.org/