# Swarthmore Recreation Association

Physical fitness and community recreation nonprofit in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081. EIN 23-6005663. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The organization provides and supervises recreational activities for the borough of swarthmore. The organization charges fees for the programs it provides and services it renders.

Source: Form 990, year ending Aug 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/236005663/202611959349300131/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Physical fitness and community recreation (IRS activity code N30Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1951
- 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 2025 | $571,145 | $516,564 | $496,424 | $493,411 | 50 | 335 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/236005663/202611959349300131/full) |
| Aug 2024 | $566,295 | $679,594 | $439,060 | $438,830 | 49 | 340 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/236005663/202500239349300210/full) |
| Aug 2023 | $582,990 | $460,851 | $555,244 | $552,129 | 44 | 400 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/236005663/202440169349301899/full) |

Expense split, year ending Aug 2025: programs $427,129 (83%), management $89,435 (17%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2025: gifts and grants $18,803, program fees $547,426, investment income $2,554.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -1% a year, Aug 2023 to Aug 2025). 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 $571,145 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 126 recreation and club nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $134,745.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Delaware County, Pennsylvania: about 127,662 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
- 298 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Swarthmore: 4 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/swarthmore
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Swarthmore Recreation Association's EIN?**

Swarthmore Recreation Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6005663. 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 Swarthmore Recreation Association a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Swarthmore Recreation Association in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1951. 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 Swarthmore Recreation Association tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Swarthmore Recreation Association 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 Swarthmore Recreation Association do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2025: "The organization provides and supervises recreational activities for the borough of swarthmore. The organization charges fees for the programs it provides and services it renders." The IRS classifies it as: Physical fitness and community recreation.

**How much money does Swarthmore Recreation Association take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2025, Swarthmore Recreation Association reported total revenue of $571,145 and total expenses of $516,564 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.