Blazesports America Inc
- Assets
- $657.5k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Norcross, GA
- Founding
- 03/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 58-2087265
Organization Overview
Blazesports America Inc is located in Norcross, GA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (N70) the organization is classified as: Amateur Sports Competitions, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Blazesports America Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blazesports America Inc 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 12/2023, Blazesports America Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $977.6k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.9%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHANGING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES THROUGH ADAPTIVE SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, BLAZESPORTS SERVED OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH ADAPTIVE SPORTS, RECREATION, MOVEMENT, AND COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. WE SAW A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN PARTICIPATION, EXPANDING OUR YOUTH POPULATION BY MORE THAN 30% AND WELCOMING 200 NEW VETERANS, WHICH REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY A 50% INCREASE IN ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS. OUR PROGRAM OFFERINGS NOW INCLUDE 14 ADAPTIVE SPORTS, ALONG WITH CAMPS, CLINICS, AND EVENTS FOCUSED ON PERSONAL GROWTH.IN 2023, WE INTRODUCED AIR RIFLE AS A NEW PROGRAM FOR VETERANS. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONDUCTED CLINICS FOR SLED HOCKEY, CLIMBING, ADAPTIVE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 OF FORM 990)FITNESS, AND GOLF. WE ALSO EXPANDED OUR OFFERINGS BY ADDING PICKLEBALL,REINTRODUCING OUR LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM, AND EXPANDING OUR CROSSFIT PROGRAMS. FURTHERMORE, WE HOSTED TWO VETERAN CAMPS, A YOUTH WEEK LONG SUMMER CAMP AND SOME ONE-DAY CAMPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE CAMPS SERVE AS HAVENS FOR HEALING, CAMARADERIE, AND WELLNESS.BLAZESPORTS HOSTED THE NATIONAL PARASPORT CONFERENCE IN NORCROSS, GA. WITH ATTENDEES JOINING BOTH VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON, WE BROUGHT TOGETHER INDUSTRY LEADERS IN PARASPORT FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THIS EVENT DEMONSTRATED OUR COMMITMENT TO GROWING AND IMPROVING THE PARASPORT COMMUNITY FOR BOTH PROVIDERS AND ATHLETES.OUR BLAZETOTS PROGRAM ALSO SAW TREMENDOUS GROWTH AS WE SERVED OVER 400 TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES, AGED 2-6. THIS INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ADAPTIVE SPORTS, RECREATION, AND MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES. BLAZETOTS AIMS TO FOSTER PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND SOCIAL GROWTH IN YOUNG CHILDREN BY PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES STRUCTURED PLAY, SKILL-BUILDING EXERCISES, AND PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIVE SESSIONS, ENSURING A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT. BLAZETOTS ALSO OFFERS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
W Andrew Mcneil ESQ Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Duane Morrow Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Helen Dowdell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John T Smith Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mechelle Brown Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Pam Sawyer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $759,876 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $309,330 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,069,206 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $83,614 |
| Investment income | $8,188 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,161,008 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $202,027 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,991 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $252,581 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,514 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,525 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $63,749 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $46,734 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,249 |
| Office expenses | $38,933 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $46,675 |
| Travel | $52,232 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,588 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,778 |
| Insurance | $1,379 |
| All other expenses | $4,135 |
| Total functional expenses | $977,603 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $498,107 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $54,982 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,646 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $36,928 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $64,802 |
| Total assets | $657,465 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,154 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $147,932 |
| Other liabilities | $65,244 |
| Total liabilities | $232,330 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $409,321 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,814 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $657,465 |