# Sports Authority Foundation

Amateur sports competitions nonprofit in Houston, Texas 77010. EIN 82-2157834. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/822157834-sports-authority-foundation

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Sponsoring, conducting and supporting amateur athletic workshops, activities and competitions, sponsoring scholarships for student activities and amateur competitive athletics and provide educational support and opportunities for students, student athletes, amateur competitive athletes, coaches, etc.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/822157834/202343169349300219/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports competitions (IRS activity code N70)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2017
- 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 2022 | $1,277,804 | $1,105,471 | $2,562,257 | $493,560 | 0 | 25 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/822157834/202343169349300219/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $327,702 (30%), management $777,769 (70%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $1,277,804, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 8 of 309 amateur sports nonprofits in Houston.
- Revenue $1,785,586 is in the top 10% of 1,107 amateur sports nonprofits in Texas; median $136,579.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Harris County, Texas: about 1,272,618 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
- 2,084 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Houston: 813 licensed child care centers, 111 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/houston
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Sports Authority Foundation's EIN?**

Sports Authority Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2157834. 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 Sports Authority Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Sports Authority Foundation in Houston, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2017. 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 Sports Authority Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Sports Authority Foundation 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 Sports Authority Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "Sponsoring, conducting and supporting amateur athletic workshops, activities and competitions, sponsoring scholarships for student activities and amateur competitive athletics and provide educational support and opportunities for students, student athletes, amateur competitive athletes, coaches, etc." The IRS classifies it as: Amateur sports competitions.

**How much money does Sports Authority Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Sports Authority Foundation reported total revenue of $1,277,804 and total expenses of $1,105,471 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.