# Thistle Football Club

Recreational clubs nonprofit in Kearny, New Jersey 07032. EIN 22-2322024. Data as of November 9, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/222322024-thistle-football-club

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To develop, promote and govern the game of soccer within the community by encouraging maximum competitiveness within the league or leagues that the association participates in and to provide an opportunity for the players to express themselves on the field and excel in life.

Source: Form 990, year ending Aug 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/222322024/202421989349300727/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Recreational clubs (IRS activity code N50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2015
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | $637,844 | $676,805 | $152,482 | $152,482 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/222322024/202421989349300727/full) |
| Aug 2022 | $418,240 | $341,395 | $191,443 | $191,443 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/222322024/202322869349302212/full) |

Expense split, year ending Aug 2023: programs $662,836 (98%), management $13,969 (2%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2023: gifts and grants $20,177, program fees $616,672, investment income $25.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +53% a year, Aug 2022 to Aug 2023). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $637,844 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 17 recreation and club nonprofits in New Jersey; median $221,667.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Hudson County, New Jersey: about 141,223 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 24 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 0.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Kearny: 22 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/new-jersey/kearny
- New Jersey rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-jersey

## Questions

**What is Thistle Football Club's EIN?**

Thistle Football Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2322024. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Thistle Football Club a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Thistle Football Club in Kearny, New Jersey as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2015. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Thistle Football Club tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Thistle Football Club as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Thistle Football Club do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2023: "To develop, promote and govern the game of soccer within the community by encouraging maximum competitiveness within the league or leagues that the association participates in and to provide an opportunity for the players to express themselves on the field and excel in life." The IRS classifies it as: Recreational clubs.

**How much money does Thistle Football Club take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2023, Thistle Football Club reported total revenue of $637,844 and total expenses of $676,805 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.