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USA Swimming Inc

Governing body for competitive swimming in the DC Metro area.

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McLean, VA EIN: 311012959 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About USA Swimming Inc

Usa Swimming Inc is a sports organization based in MCLEAN, United States. Annual revenue: $380K. EIN: 311012959.

Founded
Headquarters
McLean, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Mission

Governing body for competitive swimming in the DC Metro area.

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: 87%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.67%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, USA Swimming Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 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
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 86% of the 1,184 sports & recreation charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • 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
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation (present for 84% of comparable organizations)
  • 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

USA Swimming Inc is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in McLean, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 311012959. 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 $1M in annual revenue. 96 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

USA Swimming Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311012959. 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.

USA Swimming Inc 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 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 90/100.

USA Swimming Inc is located in McLean, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.

Based on official tax filings, USA Swimming Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for sports & recreation charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

USA Swimming Inc is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 96 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for USA Swimming Inc. 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, USA Swimming Inc is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.

Usa Swimming Inc is a sports organization based in MCLEAN, United States. Annual revenue: $380K. EIN: 311012959. USA Swimming Inc is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $781K.

Yes, donations to USA Swimming Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. USA Swimming Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311012959, 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
87% 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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

EL
Ellen C•••••
Finance Vice Chair

Officers & trustees (25)

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

Swimming: USA’s Gretchen Walsh breaks world record in 50m freestyle - olympics.com
Jun 2026
www.olympics.com
Bob Bowman Leads USA Swimming Coaching Staff for 2026 Pan Pacs - SwimSwam
Jun 2026
swimswam.com
USA Swimming Names Stefani Wendelschaefer to 2026 Pan Pacific Championships Coaching Staff - NC State University Athleti
Jun 2026
gopack.com
USA Swimming Tabs Lindauer for Pan-Pacific Coaching Staff - Stanford Cardinal
Jun 2026
gostanford.com
USA Swimming and Fitter & Faster Announce Multi-Year Partnership - SwimSwam
Jun 2026
swimswam.com
USA Swimming Announces New-Look Selection Procedures for 2026-27 National Team - SwimSwam
Jun 2026
swimswam.com
USA Swimming Announces Athletes Chosen for Zone Select Camps (Link to Roster) - Swimming World
May 2026
www.swimmingworldmagazine.com
USA Swimming Names 120 Athletes To 2026 Zone Select Camp Rosters - SwimSwam
May 2026
swimswam.com
USA Swimming Announces 2027 Domestic Calendar With Three Pro Series Stops - SwimSwam
May 2026
swimswam.com
Ryan Murphy set for comeback at 2026 USA Swimming Pro Swim Series in Sacramento: Schedule, stars in action and how to wa
May 2026
www.olympics.com
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 - 96 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 96 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 · 1983
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about USA Swimming Inc

What is USA Swimming Inc?
USA Swimming Inc is a sports & recreation publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in McLean, United States. Usa Swimming Inc is a sports organization based in MCLEAN, United States. Annual revenue: $380K. EIN: 311012959.
When was USA Swimming Inc founded?
USA Swimming Inc was founded in 1983.
Who leads USA Swimming Inc?
Ellen Colket serves as Finance Vice Chair.
Where is USA Swimming Inc located?
Headquartered in McLean, VA, United States.
What is USA Swimming Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is USA Swimming Inc trustworthy?
USA Swimming Inc 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 USA Swimming Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 311012959.
What is USA Swimming Inc's website?
http://pvswim.org