Most youth soccer clubs are organized as 501(c)(3), but that doesn't mean your club dues are deductible because you're receiving a benefit. We'd all like to claim that the dues are in excess of the value of the training that our kid receives, but good luck convincing the IRS. Do the math, you'll find that on an hourly basis you wouldn't pay much more to have someone watch your kid, aka "baby sit".Not to pick on any one club specifically, but here's a couple:
Here's Sporting's decision which seems to indicate you could get at least credit for 50% or more on your income taxes based on your income.
View attachment 24082
SPORTING CALIFORNIA INC (4769800) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation.
MISSION VIEJO PATEADORES, INC. (1853165) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation.
"The IRS also requires nonprofits to provide donors with a written receipt acknowledging their donation." SEE, https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc506
Mission Viejo Pateadores Inc.
EIN: 33-0561743 | Costa Mesa, California, United States
Other Names
MISSION VIEJO PATEADORES INC
MISSION VIEJO PATEADORES INC DBA PATEADORES
Publication 78 Data
Organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions. Users may rely on this list in determining deductibility of their contributions.
On Publication 78 Data List: Yes
Deductibility Code: PC
Copies of Returns (990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T)
Electronic copies (images) of Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF or 990-T returns filed with the IRS by charities and non-profits.
Tax Year 2022 Form 990
Tax Year 2021 Form 990
Tax Year 2020 Form 990
Tax Year 2019 Form 990
Tax Year 2018 Form 990
Tax Year 2017 Form 990
Tax Year 2016 Form 990
Sporting California Inc.
EIN: 87-2208880 | Ontario, California, United States
Other Names
SPORTING CALIFORNIA INC
Publication 78 Data
Organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions. Users may rely on this list in determining deductibility of their contributions.
On Publication 78 Data List: Yes
Deductibility Code: PC
Determination Letter
A favorable determination letter is issued by the IRS if an organization meets the requirements for tax-exempt status under the Code section the organization applied.
Final Letter(s)
Copies of Returns (990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T)
Electronic copies (images) of Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF or 990-T returns filed with the IRS by charities and non-profits.
Tax Year 2022 Form 990
Tax Year 2021 Form 990
If you make a straight donation at the club banquet, then that's tax deductible.