# South Valley Water Polo Club

Swimming and water sports nonprofit in Visalia, California 93291. EIN 81-1136170. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Sova seeks to promote increased participation in aquatic sports in the local community in general and specific effort directed at young men and women from economically disadvantaged circumstances. Sova is particulary interested in creating life altering, positive opportunites for young men and women who may otherwise experience generational impediments to higher education and career opportunities.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/811136170/202641429349201159/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Swimming and water sports (IRS activity code N67)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2020
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $181,984 | $184,314 | $17,802 | $17,802 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/811136170/202641429349201159/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $114,177 | $116,778 | $7,305 | $7,305 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/811136170/202441079349200649/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $43,294 | $49,720 | $11,414 | $11,414 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/811136170/202212739349200921/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $181,984, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +43% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 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 rank: 3 of 25 amateur sports nonprofits in Visalia.
- Revenue $181,984 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 2,432 amateur sports nonprofits in California; median $143,571.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Tulare County, California: about 140,081 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
- 159 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Visalia: 41 licensed child care centers, 2 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/visalia
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is South Valley Water Polo Club's EIN?**

South Valley Water Polo Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1136170. 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 South Valley Water Polo Club a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists South Valley Water Polo Club in Visalia, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2020. 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 South Valley Water Polo Club tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to South Valley Water Polo 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 South Valley Water Polo Club do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Sova seeks to promote increased participation in aquatic sports in the local community in general and specific effort directed at young men and women from economically disadvantaged circumstances. Sova is particulary interested in creating life altering, positive opportunites for young men and women who may otherwise experience generational impediments to higher education and career opportunities." The IRS classifies it as: Swimming and water sports.

**How much money does South Valley Water Polo Club take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, South Valley Water Polo Club reported total revenue of $181,984 and total expenses of $184,314 on its Form 990-EZ (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.