# Upside Athletics

Basketball nonprofit in Houston, Texas 77017. EIN 82-3349036. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide basketball as a way of reaching children.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/823349036/202402139349201405/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Basketball (IRS activity code N62)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2018
- 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 2023 | $131,000 | $83,509 | $89,058 | $88,472 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/823349036/202402139349201405/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $77,789 | $77,612 | $41,515 | $40,981 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/823349036/202323129349201987/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $131,000, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +68% a year, Dec 2022 to Dec 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 rank: 36 of 309 amateur sports nonprofits in Houston.
- Revenue $131,000 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% 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 Upside Athletics's EIN?**

Upside Athletics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3349036. 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 Upside Athletics a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Upside Athletics in Houston, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2018. 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 Upside Athletics tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Upside Athletics 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 Upside Athletics do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "To provide basketball as a way of reaching children." The IRS classifies it as: Basketball.

**How much money does Upside Athletics take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Upside Athletics reported total revenue of $131,000 and total expenses of $83,509 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.