American Youth Soccer Organization
96% goes to programs $12 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
American Youth Soccer Organization is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Torrance, California, registered in 1968, with $81,487,838 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
19700 S Vermont Ave Ste 103, Torrance, CA, 90502 EIN 95-6205398 Since 1968
Revenue (FY2023)
$81.5M
▲ 14.2% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2023)
$80.0M
Net assets
$68.4M
Employees
26
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating96% to programs · $12 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For American Youth Soccer Organization: 96% to programs · $12 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For American Youth Soccer Organization: 10 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For American Youth Soccer Organization: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For American Youth Soccer Organization: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To teach, promote & develop youth soccer in the u.s., to develop youngsters in body and character, and to foster soccer competition for such youth.
What they do
Tournaments & cultural exchange programs - tournament programs are games or a series of games played with other ayso teams or non-ayso teams, the ayso teams can include teams from any regions, area or section. cultural exchange programs are games, series of games or tournaments in which ayso players travel to another country, or where an ayso region, area or section hosts a team from another country, for the dual purpose of playing soccer and learning about different cultures and geographic areas and making friends through the universal language of soccer.
Training programs:coaching program - provides wide range of courses to continue instructing volunteer coaches.officiating program - provides wide range of courses to continue instructing its volunteer referees.management program - provides extensive management training to its volunteers on how to manage their local programs. the organization also provides in-depth operational manuals to assist administrators at every level for thorough understanding of their duties.
Contact & location
- Address
- 19700 S Vermont Ave Ste 103, Torrance, CA, 90502
- City
- Torrance
- State
- California
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Amateur Sports
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $70.1M (FY2013) to $81.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $33.0MNet assets $68.4M
Operating margin
1.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$101.4M
Total liabilities
$33.0M
Net assets
$68.4M
Salaries & benefits
$8.1M
10% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $81,487,838▲14.2% | $80,031,222▲23.8% | $68,356,380▲2.2% | $101,393,059▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $71,336,594▲8.6% | $64,627,125▲2.3% | $66,899,764▲11.1% | $96,669,577▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $65,698,852▲45.3% | $63,167,486▲48.1% | $60,190,295▲4.4% | $84,593,909▲31.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $45,219,615▼29.2% | $42,638,170▼31.3% | $57,658,930▲4.7% | $64,461,234▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $63,828,358▼17.0% | $62,073,576▼11.8% | $55,077,485▲3.3% | $62,556,243▼20.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $76,859,677▲2.2% | $70,395,460▼3.0% | $53,322,703▲13.8% | $78,415,591▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $75,217,134▼4.0% | $72,577,717▼3.0% | $46,858,486▲6.0% | $75,488,058▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $78,317,444▲7.8% | $74,798,161▲1.4% | $44,219,069▲8.6% | $77,245,586▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $72,650,598▲2.1% | $73,792,214▲1.5% | $40,699,786▼2.7% | $80,137,461▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $71,171,639▲1.5% | $72,670,268▲1.3% | $41,841,402▼3.5% | $76,125,779▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $70,102,528 | $71,755,011▲5.8% | $43,340,031▼3.7% | $74,840,820▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $67,813,228▲8.2% | $44,992,514▼0.7% | $75,417,076▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $62,683,204▼1.6% | $45,308,867▲2.4% | $73,747,234▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $63,720,412 | $44,252,082 | $72,248,104 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Matthew Winegar — $232,967 (0.29% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Winegar | National Executive Directo | 40 | $232,967 |
| Paula Muesse | Director, Business Systems | 40 | $226,944 |
| Dan Howald | Director, Program Implementation | 40 | $201,615 |
| William Snyder | Director, Programs and Edu | 40 | $199,725 |
| Yvonne Lara | Director, Marketing (until 9/12/2023) | 40 | $179,897 |
| Cecilio Rodarte | Director, Member Relations | 40 | $152,602 |
| David Thomas | Director, Ayso United | 40 | $143,121 |
| Doug Ryan | National Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Gary Van Otten | National Board of Director | 4 | — |
| Kris Graff | National Board of Director | 10 | — |
| Margie Close | National Secretary | 4 | — |
| Michael Cassidy | National Board of Director | 4 | — |
| Michael Karon | Ayso National President | 20 | — |
| Penney Wakefield | National Board of Director | 4 | — |
| Randy Pitman | National Board of Director | 4 | — |
| Rick Buiteweg | National Board of Director | 4 | — |
| Ruben Gonzalez | National Board of Director | 4 | — |
| Yvette Barrett | National Board of Director | 4 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| New York City Football Club LLC | Coaching/training | $165,881 |
| Jan Wiechmann | Coaching | $124,432 |
| Anthony Charles Camarena Tcs Turf | Field Maintenance | $124,015 |
Grants received · $1.8M total
44 grants to American Youth Soccer Organization totaling $1.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Soccer Federation Inc | Innovate to grow | 2024 | $550,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $262,100 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $26,901 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2024 | $13,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $184,637 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $14,040 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $6,550 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $51,162 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $37,028 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $31,478 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $50,476 |
| The San Bruno Community Foundation | Parkside field improvements | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Carson-tahoe Health System | Scholarships for low-income youth | 2021 | $9,200 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $26,747 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is American Youth Soccer Organization a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Youth Soccer Organization is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6205398, based in Torrance, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is American Youth Soccer Organization's EIN?
- American Youth Soccer Organization's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6205398.
- How much revenue does American Youth Soccer Organization report?
- American Youth Soccer Organization reported $81,487,838 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of American Youth Soccer Organization's spending goes to programs?
- American Youth Soccer Organization spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does American Youth Soccer Organization have?
- CharityIndex grades American Youth Soccer Organization A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does American Youth Soccer Organization's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Youth Soccer Organization's latest Form 990 is $232,967, paid to Matthew Winegar (National Executive Directo).
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Data for American Youth Soccer Organization (EIN 95-6205398) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.