Sports & Scholars Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Parma, Ohio, registered in 2012, with $355,912 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$356K
▲ 4.0% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2025)
$383K
Net assets
$175K
Employees
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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. Not scored for Sports & Scholars Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Sports & Scholars Inc: 5 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. Not scored for Sports & Scholars Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Sports & Scholars Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $59K (FY2012) to $356K (FY2025) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-7.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$175K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$175K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $355,912▲4.0% | $382,781▲25.6% | $174,823▼13.3% | $174,823▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2024 | $342,257▲8.5% | $304,666▲1.3% | $201,692▲22.9% | $201,692▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $315,378▲8.5% | $300,725▲22.1% | $164,101▲9.8% | $164,101▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $290,737▲95.3% | $246,300▲117% | $149,448▲42.3% | $149,448▲42.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $148,880▲546% | $113,475▲77.3% | $105,011▲50.9% | $105,011▲50.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $23,045▼82.1% | $64,000▼50.0% | $69,606▼37.0% | $69,606▼37.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $128,952▼9.3% | $128,067▼8.6% | $110,561▲0.8% | $110,561▲0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $142,160▼5.7% | $140,068▲3.6% | $109,675▲1.9% | $109,675▲1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $150,723▲19.2% | $135,187▲21.1% | $107,583▲16.9% | $107,583▲16.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $126,416▲18.2% | $111,652▲25.7% | $92,047▲19.1% | $92,047▲19.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $106,982▲7.0% | $88,804▲3.1% | $77,284▲30.8% | $77,284▲30.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $99,949▲2.0% | $86,119▲10.9% | $59,106▲30.5% | $59,106▲30.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $97,976▲66.3% | $77,654▲126% | $45,276▲81.4% | $45,276▲81.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $58,932 | $34,323 | $24,954 | $24,954 | 990EZ |
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Data for Sports & Scholars Inc (EIN 45-2938880) 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.