United States Fencing Association
To grow and promote the sport of fencing in the United States, honor its rich traditions, and achieve sustained competitive international excellence.
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Promoting the sport of fencing — from grassroots to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Mission
To grow and promote the sport of fencing in the United States, honor its rich traditions, and achieve sustained competitive international excellence.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show United States Fencing Association with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUnited States Fencing Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 116075952. 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 $16M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
United States Fencing Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 116075952. 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.
United States Fencing Association 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 76% 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.
United States Fencing Association is located in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, United States Fencing Association has $16M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 84% 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.
United States Fencing Association is classified as a Human Services 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 $16M in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for United States Fencing 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, United States Fencing 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.
Promoting the sport of fencing — from grassroots to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. United States Fencing Association is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $16M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to United States Fencing Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 116075952, 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.
UNITED STATES FENCING 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
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 75 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 · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about United States Fencing Association
- What is United States Fencing Association?
- United States Fencing Association is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Colorado Springs, United States. Promoting the sport of fencing — from grassroots to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- When was United States Fencing Association founded?
- United States Fencing Association was founded in 1981.
- Who leads United States Fencing Association?
- Phil Andrews serves as Chief Executive Officer.
- Where is United States Fencing Association located?
- Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, United States.
- What is United States Fencing Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is United States Fencing Association trustworthy?
- United States Fencing Association 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 United States Fencing Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 116075952.
- What is United States Fencing Association's website?
- http://www.usafencing.org