Gator Boosters Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
95% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Gator Boosters Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Gainesville, Florida, registered in 1940, with $52,881,320 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
Po Box 13796, Gainesville, FL, 32604 EIN 59-0737883 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2023)
$52.9M
▼ 2.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$52.9M
Net assets
-$416K
Employees
16
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →C+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $3 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 Gator Boosters Inc: 95% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +0% 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 Gator Boosters Inc: 0 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a D 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 Gator Boosters Inc: 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 Gator Boosters Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide funds to the university of florida athletic association for scholarships given to students who participate in the athletic programs at the university. provide funds to the university of florida athletic association for capital improvements to facilities used by students enrolled at the university of florida.
What they do
Provide funds to the university of florida athletic association for capital improvements to facilities used by students enrolled at the university of florida. there were 12 capital projects that were funded in the current year: admin office renovation, baseball stadium, basketball practice facility, ben hill griffin renovations, football in-door practice facility, football training center, hawkins center renovation, golf course, o'connell center renovation, softball stadium, swim/dive renovation, and track stadium renovation.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 13796, Gainesville, FL, 32604
- City
- Gainesville
- State
- Florida
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40.9M (FY2013) to $52.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $38.2MNet assets -$416K
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$37.8M
Total liabilities
$38.2M
Net assets
-$416K
Salaries & benefits
$2.0M
4% of expenses
Board members
77
76 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,881,320▼2.7% | $52,859,598▼2.8% | -$415,876▲5.0% | $37,830,071▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $54,371,453▼14.8% | $54,356,041▼14.8% | -$437,598▲3.4% | $35,403,835▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $63,786,979▲273% | $63,791,232▲274% | -$453,010▼0.9% | $39,469,799▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $17,089,938▼17.7% | $17,064,399▼23.4% | -$448,757▲5.4% | $35,445,358▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $20,760,584▼50.7% | $22,280,027▼47.1% | -$474,296▼145% | $31,392,120▲419% | 990 |
| 2018 | $42,123,531▼14.2% | $42,120,592▼14.2% | $1,045,147▲0.3% | $6,051,874▲30.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $49,099,515▲15.9% | $49,078,515▲15.8% | $1,042,208▲2.1% | $4,623,282▼31.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $42,369,307▼1.4% | $42,369,205▼1.4% | $1,021,208 | $6,754,074▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $42,969,791▼22.2% | $42,953,414▼22.3% | $1,021,106▲1.6% | $7,061,516▼60.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $55,259,505▲35.1% | $55,249,973▲35.1% | $1,004,729▲1.0% | $18,020,826▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $40,917,543 | $40,906,111▼14.5% | $995,197▲1.2% | $18,268,224▲44.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $47,851,894▲8.6% | $983,765▲1.7% | $12,677,547▲125% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $44,043,958▲10.0% | $967,483▲0.5% | $5,641,510▼19.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $40,030,729▼5.3% | $962,572▼4.9% | $6,971,079▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $42,288,457 | $1,012,573 | $5,853,918 | 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: Philip Pharr — $241,912 (0.46% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Pharr | Executive Director | 40 | $241,912 |
| Douglas Brown | Deputy Executive Director | 40 | $181,353 |
| Alvin Cowans | President-elect | 1 | — |
| Andrew Banks | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Barrett Bostick | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ben Sasse | Board Member, As of 2/2023 | 1 | — |
| Bill Lloyd | Past President | 1 | — |
| Bob Adams | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bruce Culpepper | Past President | 1 | — |
| Chris Laface | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Cj Schmidt | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Clare Peacock | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Corby Myers | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Danielle Dizney Smith | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Bueno | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Bumpy Hughes | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dean Asher | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dean Saunders | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Debbie Hooks | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Don Dizney | Past President | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Centerplate | Catering Services | $699,973 |
| Revel Xp LLC | Hospitality and Event Services | $528,742 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | Investment Management Services | $489,353 |
| University of Florida Athletic Associati | Accounting Services | $190,000 |
Grants received · $2.4M total
17 grants to Gator Boosters Inc totaling $2.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $47.5M in FY2023
2 grants totaling $47.5M in FY2023. All grants made by Gator Boosters Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Athletic Association Inc | Student-athlete scholarships & facilities improvement | $47,396,625 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | Student-athlete scholarships | $76,313 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Gator Boosters Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gator Boosters Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-0737883, based in Gainesville, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gator Boosters Inc's EIN?
- Gator Boosters Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-0737883.
- How much revenue does Gator Boosters Inc report?
- Gator Boosters Inc reported $52,881,320 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Gator Boosters Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Gator Boosters Inc spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Gator Boosters Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Gator Boosters Inc C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Gator Boosters Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Gator Boosters Inc's latest Form 990 is $241,912, paid to Philip Pharr (Executive Director).
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Data for Gator Boosters Inc (EIN 59-0737883) 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.