Upward Unlimited

Organization Overview

Upward Unlimited, operating under the name Upward Sports, is located in Spartanburg, SC. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (O55) the organization is classified as: Youth Development - Religious Leadership, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Upward Sports employed 94 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Upward Sports is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2022, Upward Sports generated $21.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.8m during the year ending 09/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, Upward Sports has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $2,793,901. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

UPWARD SPORTS IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN SPORTS MINISTRY THAT PARTNERS WITH CHURCHES TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

UPWARD SPORTS ("THE ORGANIZATION") EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE DISCOVERY OF JESUS THROUGH SPORTS. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS CHRISTIAN CHURCH LEADERS LEVERAGE THE POWER OF SPORT TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES; USING THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF SPORTS AS A PLATFORM FOR SHARING THE GOSPEL AND INCREASING THEIR IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. AS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN SPORTS MINISTRY PROVIDER, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ATHLETES FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VALUABLE RESOURCES THAT AID IN PLANNING, TRAINING, AND EXECUTING FIRST-CLASS, ORGANIZED, AND DETAILED SPORTS OFFERINGS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERED WITH NEARLY 1,900 CHURCHES TO OFFER SPORTS LEAGUES, CAMPS AND CLINICS, REACHING 201,750 YOUNG ATHLETES. THE UPWARD STAR CENTER IS A 120,000 SQUARE-FOOT INDOOR/OUTDOOR MULTI-SPORTS COMPLEX THAT FACILITATES PROGRAMMING FOR THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMMING FACILITED BY THE STAR CENTER, MORE THAN 2,000 PARTICIPANTS ARE SERVED ANNUALLY.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Personnel Solutions Inc
Temporary Labor Services
$496,229
Robert Half Technology
Temporary Labor Services
$314,375
Fedex
Shipping Services
$220,006
Augusta Sportswear
Shipping Services
$105,818
Opsource Staffing Inc
Temporary Labor Services
$108,860
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$10,296,823
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,208
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,203,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$10,300,031
Total Program Service Revenue$675,026
Investment income $90,656
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$151,138
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $5,911,628
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $21,946,822

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Upward Unlimited has awarded $1,426,765 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SAMARITAN'S PURSE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boone, NC

PURPOSE: General support

$1,391,632

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH

Org PageRecipient Profile

Beaufort, SC

PURPOSE: General support

$10,000

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH RAVENNA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Ravenna, MI

PURPOSE: General support

$10,000

MONTANA INDIAN MINISTRIES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hays, MT

PURPOSE: General support

$8,234

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

PURPOSE: General support

$6,899
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Upward Unlimited has recieved totaling $10,296,823.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Upward Unlimited Foundation

Spartanburg, SC

PURPOSE: Scholarshps, Facilities, General Program Assistance

$10,296,823
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