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Soccer Without Borders

Providing soccer, educational, and community building opportunities for underserved youth.

Human Services Baltimore, MD EIN: 203786129 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Soccer Without Borders

Mission: Soccer Without Borders uses soccer as a vehicle for positive change, providing under served youth a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion, and personal success. Core Values: Focus on the Whole Person: SWB believes in a whole-person approach. Our programs help young people come into a greater understanding of their bodies, minds, and voices, creating avenues toward individual growth, new opportunities, and the achievement of personal goals. Authenticity: Soccer Without Borders gives voice and value to the ideas of local leaders. In addition to imported human, physical, and intellectual resources, SWB mobilizes local expertise, empowering and employing resident experts to educate from within the community. In every program, SWB places immediate priority on creating an environment of ownership …

Founded
Headquarters
Baltimore, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
N50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large
Operating in
4 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

Providing soccer, educational, and community building opportunities for underserved youth.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (4)
El Salvador Nicaragua Uganda United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.60%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

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)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs 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, Soccer Without Borders has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - 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 verified more about this organization than about 98% 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
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (15 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Soccer Without Borders is a registered human services nonprofit based in Baltimore, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 203786129. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Soccer Without Borders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 203786129. 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.

Soccer Without Borders has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% 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.

Soccer Without Borders is located in Baltimore, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Soccer Without Borders has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Soccer Without Borders 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 large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Soccer Without Borders. 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, Soccer Without Borders 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.

Mission: Soccer Without Borders uses soccer as a vehicle for positive change, providing under served youth a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion, and personal success. Core Values: Focus on the Whole Person: SWB believes in a whole-person approach. Our programs help young people come into a greater understanding of their bodies, minds, and voices, creating avenues toward individual growth, new opportunities, and the achievement of personal goals. Authenticity: Soccer Without Borders gives voice and value to the ideas of local leaders. In addition to imported human, physical, and intellectual resources, SWB mobilizes local expertise, empowering and employing resident experts to educate from within the community. In every program... Soccer Without Borders is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Soccer Without Borders are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Soccer Without Borders is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 203786129, 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
$1M-$10M
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
93

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

JE
Jennifer T•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (19)

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

Ben Gucciardi on Soccer Without Borders’ 20 years of play, education and community - Soccer America
Mar 2026
www.socceramerica.com
Soccer Without Borders Named New Co-Convenor of Sport for Refugees Coalition - olympics.com
Jan 2026
www.olympics.com
Form filed
$5.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
The Lumineers Unveil 20th Anniversary Soccer Jersey with GOAL Project, Benefiting Soccer Without Borders Colorado - Jamb
Nov 2025
jambands.com
'Diversity is our power': Soccer Without Borders unites immigrant teens in Boston - WCVB
Oct 2025
www.wcvb.com
Soccer Without Borders aims to help immigrant kids - NBC Boston
Sep 2025
www.nbcboston.com
Bay FC and Soccer Without Borders Unveil Custom Kits for Middle School Girls’ Team - Bay FC
Aug 2025
bayfc.com
Oakland’s Soccer Without Borders navigates ‘perilous’ times in Trump’s America - San Francisco Chronicle
Jul 2025
www.sfchronicle.com
Soccer Without Borders: How Soccer Is Fighting Poverty - The Borgen Project
Jun 2025
borgenproject.org
Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Former Soccer Without Borders coach will head to trial in child sexual abuse case - thebanner.com
Jun 2024
www.thebanner.com
GOAL! Soccer Without Borders helps refugee realize his dreams - Loyola University Maryland
May 2024
www.loyola.edu
Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

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

Human Services this charity 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
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · 68 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 · 2005
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Soccer Without Borders

What is Soccer Without Borders?
Soccer Without Borders is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Baltimore, United States. Mission: Soccer Without Borders uses soccer as a vehicle for positive change, providing under served youth a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion, and personal success. Core Values: Focus on the Whole Person: SWB believes in a whole-person approach. Our programs help young people come into a greater understanding of their bodies, minds, and voices, creating avenues toward individual growth, new opportunities, and the achievement of personal goals. Authenticity: Soccer Without Borders gives voice and value to the ideas of local leaders. In addition to imported human, physical, and intellectual resources, SWB mobilizes local expertise, empowering and employing resident experts to educate from within the community. In every program, SWB places immediate priority on creating an environment of ownership and investment among local staff, providing on and off field training, leadership opportunities and formal employment. SWB implements a three-step process; also known as the SWB Way, to ensure programming is authentic and responsive to local needs. Every SWB program is devoted to this process. Below are the three essential elements of each step: 1. Engage youth and their communities through soccer teams. 2. Collaborate with youth families, schools, and community leaders to identify obstacles facing youth and to set meaningful/measurable goals 3. Realize Provide consistent on and off field programming that supports youth to realize healthy bodies, active minds and confident voices. Process-oriented: SWB believes that the process is often more important than the outcome. SWB leadership, participants and families commit to uphold process-oriented values that create a culture of acceptance, an inclusive environment, and supported progress toward goals. Goals: The goals SWB has for its participants range depending on the span of time a participant has been involved in programming. Over the short to mid term, SWB anticipates that through regular
When was Soccer Without Borders founded?
Soccer Without Borders was founded in 2005.
Who leads Soccer Without Borders?
Jennifer Tepper serves as Executive Director.
Where is Soccer Without Borders located?
Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, United States. The charity operates in 4 countries.
What is Soccer Without Borders's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Soccer Without Borders trustworthy?
Soccer Without Borders has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Soccer Without Borders's registration number?
IRS EIN: 203786129.
What is Soccer Without Borders's website?
http://www.soccerwithoutborders.org