Ultimate Players Association
- Assets
- $5.4m
- Revenue
- $5.0m
- Investments
- $1.5m
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Founding
- 02/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-1152993
Organization Overview
Ultimate Players Association, operating under the name Usa Ultimate, is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (N60) the organization is classified as: Amateur Sports, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, USA Ultimate employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. USA Ultimate 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, USA Ultimate generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, USA Ultimate has awarded 34 individual grants totaling $456,170. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
USA ULTIMATE SERVES AS THE GOVERNING BODY FOR THE SPORT OF ULTIMATE IN THE US, MAKING IT RESPONSIBLE FOR ENHANCING AND PROMOTING THE SPORT THROUGH CHARACTER, COMMUNITY AND COMPETITION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBER SERVICES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT TO OVER 60,000 MEMBERS AND MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, PLUS SANCTIONING SUPPORT FOR HUNDREDS OF EVENTS ALL OVER THE US. COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO SPREAD THE JOY OF ULTIMATE AND THE VALUES OF SPIRIT OF THE GAME TO YOUTH, ESPECIALLY GIRLS AND UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS.
DEVELOP AND RUN PROGRAMS TO CERTIFY COACHES, OBSERVERS AND TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS AT ALL LEVELS.
COMPETITION & ATHLETE PROGRAMS - DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND TOOLS TO FOSTER GROWTH AND KNOWLEDGE AT ALL LEVELS. RUN THE HIGHEST QUALITY EVENTS AT THE NATIONAL, REGIONAL, SECTIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS FOR ALL DIVISIONS AND AGE GROUPS.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT - FOSTER GROWTH OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY THROUGH COMPETITION AND COLLABORATION AT THE INTERNATIONAL LEVEL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Edmonds Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Berend Van Heuvelen Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Leslie Gamez Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ernest Toney Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Isaiah Bryant Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Robyn Fennig Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $35,948 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $171,540 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $171,540 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $207,488 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,614,731 |
| Investment income | $98,017 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $5,834 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,872 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,929 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,982,104 |
| 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. | $228,701 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,047 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,177,032 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $29,689 |
| Other employee benefits | $117,616 |
| Payroll taxes | $102,974 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,717 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $189,911 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $37,071 |
| Information technology | $43,090 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $109,921 |
| Travel | $446,657 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,780 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $95,192 |
| Insurance | $129,658 |
| All other expenses | $765,488 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,540,832 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $64,496 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,988,788 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $46,142 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $18,178 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $41,124 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $576,202 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,471,805 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $1,300 |
| Other assets | $158,630 |
| Total assets | $5,366,665 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $683,416 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,014,944 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $333,728 |
| Total liabilities | $2,032,088 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,334,577 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $5,366,665 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ultimate Players Association has awarded $30,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UTAH ULTIMATE DISC ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: STATE ORGANIZATION TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE THE SPORT OF ULTIMATE | $10,000 |
GEORGIA ULTIMATE PURPOSE: STATE ORGANIZATION TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE THE SPORT OF ULTIMATE | $10,000 |
OHIO ULTIMATE PURPOSE: STATE ORGANIZATION TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE THE SPORT OF ULTIMATE | $10,000 |