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Seattle Adaptive Sports

To empower people with physical disabilities to push beyond their limits and reach their full potential through sports.

Seattle, WA EIN: 911427334 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Seattle Adaptive Sports

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

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 where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 12.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 89

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Seattle 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

BE
Ben C•••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Seattle Junior Sonics wheelchair basketball team headed to nationals - FOX 13 Seattle
Mar 2026
www.fox13seattle.com
Seattle youth wheelchair basketball team heads to national championship - KIRO 7 News Seattle
Feb 2026
www.kiro7.com
Seattle Adaptive Sports: ‘These kids have grit’ - Seattle's Child
Jan 2026
www.seattleschild.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Seattle Adaptive Sports Brings Accessibility to Athletics - seattlespectator.com
Nov 2025
seattlespectator.com
Seattle’s Big Day of Play Returns on August 16, 2025! - Seattle.gov
Jun 2025
parkways.seattle.gov
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Nonprofits hit the mark with sports aid | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing - The Seattle Times
Apr 2024
www.seattletimes.com
Rainier Adaptive Sports expands accessible play in Pierce County - KNKX Public Radio
Jan 2024
www.knkx.org
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Get to know the Seattle Kraken Sled Hockey Team - Seattle Refined
Apr 2023
seattlerefined.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
RAVE Foundation and Seattle Storm host community celebration and adaptive sports event at Midway Park in Des Moines this
Aug 2021
www.soundersfc.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Wheelchair basketball athletes find an outlet for intense competition, and a supportive community of teammates - The Sea
Oct 2019
www.seattletimes.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Sports & Recreation this charity 1,408
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 29 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2003
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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/