United States Bowling Congress Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Arlington, Texas, registered in 2004, with $49,809,774 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 72% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$49.8M
▲ 12.7% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$53.0M
Net assets
$22.4M
Employees
110
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 United States Bowling Congress Inc: 72% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. 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 United States Bowling Congress Inc: 5 mo reserves · -6% 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. For United States Bowling Congress Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. 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 United States Bowling Congress Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To develop interest and participation in the sport of bowling, overseeing competition, and providing programs and services to its membership.
In order to help youth bowlers achieve their educational goals and reach their full potential, usbc will provide effective and convenient access, safekeeping and prudent management of all scholarship funds until distributed to youth bowlers in compliance with all required regulations.
Revenue grew from $37.3M (FY2013) to $49.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-6.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$157.7M
Total liabilities
$135.3M
Net assets
$22.4M
Salaries & benefits
$10.4M
20% of expenses
Board members
21
21 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,809,774▲12.7% | $52,950,975▲6.2% | $22,428,391▲3.5% | $157,692,071▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $44,187,538▲24.4% | $49,881,987▲12.4% | $21,675,191▲32.0% | $148,495,944▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $35,512,399▼48.1% | $44,372,934▲28.8% | $16,415,039▼62.9% | $135,975,362▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $68,368,844▲306% | $34,446,673▲80.1% | $44,271,709▲72.0% | $154,520,786▲258% | 990 |
| 2020 | $16,821,741▼53.9% | $19,129,002▼48.0% | $25,742,668▼5.7% | $43,212,080▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $36,456,858▲5.9% | $36,795,171▲9.6% | $27,296,090▲2.0% | $48,874,665▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $34,436,909▼2.4% | $33,565,346▼5.7% | $26,760,591▲1.0% | $47,563,979▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $35,288,294▲4.1% | $35,583,400▲11.9% | $26,506,510 | $46,743,881▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $33,895,340▲3.0% | $31,795,284▲7.4% | $26,509,831▲9.3% | $47,563,098▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $32,906,200▲0.4% | $29,608,770▼6.3% | $24,244,139▲13.3% | $44,691,447▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $32,790,013▼12.0% | $31,589,128▼8.4% | $21,401,827▲4.3% | $41,940,650▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $37,268,517 | $34,499,930▼9.3% | $20,519,025▲6.5% | $42,803,846▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $38,018,357▼4.6% | $19,259,011▲24.5% | $40,719,897▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $39,862,657▼17.2% | $15,473,644▲41.6% | $37,903,755▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $48,125,684 | $10,926,478 | $33,794,770 | 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.
Highest-paid: Chad Murphy — $471,511 (0.89% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Murphy | Executive Director | 40 | $471,511 |
| Jason Overstreet | Deputy Executive Director | 40 | $216,716 |
| Robert Stokes | Managing It Director | 40 | $204,064 |
| Mason Birkes | Applications Developer | 40 | $179,988 |
| Christine Bickley | Director of Technology Pro | 40 | $142,760 |
| Roger Noordhoek | Managing Director of Marke | 40 | $133,408 |
| Eric Kammlah | Director of Finance | 40 | $130,614 |
| Chris Krull | Application Development Manager | 40 | $123,201 |
| Sydney Brummett | Director | 2.5 | $5,151 |
| Anthony Colangelo | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Bo Goergen | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Brandon Bowman | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Chrissie Kent | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Chrissy Lee | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Christopher Floyd | Director | 2.5 | — |
| David Haynes | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Dennis Hacker | President | 2.5 | — |
| Glenda Beckett | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Kevin Krauss | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Kristopher Prather | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Simplea LLC | It Support | $665,434 |
| Winkler Productions LLC | Tv Production Services | $250,135 |
| Craig Elliott | Tv Production Services | $162,557 |
| Lsc Communications Mcl LLC | Magazine Production | $158,849 |
| Mike Donovan Developments Inc | Tournament It Services | $137,124 |
1 grant to United States Bowling Congress Inc totaling $32K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee | Olympic/paralympic support | 2020 | $32,415 |
13 grants totaling $397K in FY2024. All grants made by United States Bowling Congress Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Breast cancer research support | $163,944 |
| Sunnyvale Community Players | Research bowling history | $129,255 |
| Illinois State Usbc | Association covid relief | $10,000 |
| United States Bowling Congress Inc | Association covid relief | $10,000 |
| United States Bowling Congress Inc | Association covid relief | $10,000 |
| United States Bowling Congress Inc | Association covid relief | $10,000 |
| United States Bowling Congress Inc | Association covid relief | $10,000 |
| United States Bowling Congress Inc | Association covid relief | $10,000 |
| New York State Usbc Inc | Association covid relief | $10,000 |
| United States Bowling Congress Inc | Association covid relief | $10,000 |
| United States Bowling Congress Inc | Association covid relief | $10,000 |
| United States Bowling Congress Inc | Association covid relief | $7,000 |
| United States Bowling Congress Inc | Association covid relief | $7,000 |
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Data for United States Bowling Congress Inc (EIN 20-1224922) 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.