2024-11-08T14:26:35-06:00 2023-12-31 232740565 FRED J TORONI CPA 104 JOHN ROBERT THOMAS DRIVE EXTON PA 19341 990 2023-01-01 232563955 LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB LOWE 6105273940 PO BOX 360 BRYN MAWR PA 19010 DONALD STURLA PRESIDENT 6105273940 2024-11-08 0 FRED J TORONI CPA P00323700 6105940661 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z DONALD STURLA 149 CLEMSON RD BRYN MAWR PA 19010 3674860 0 X WWW.LMSC.NET X 1989 PA The two primary objectives of Lower Merion Soccer Club are: To provide each and every child with a fun filled experience in a soccer environment. To develop children's soccer skills and knowledge of the game so that they can play at higher levels of play in future seasons 3 2 17 200 0 0 172956 47463 1782652 1650100 -15483 22087 0 0 1940125 1719650 18353 9967 0 0 678692 692905 0 0 0 1252023 1246757 1949068 1949629 -8943 -229979 546600 316074 0 0 546600 316074 X The two primary objectives of Lower Merion Soccer Club are: To provide each and every child with a fun filled experience in a soccer environment. To develop children's soccer skills and knowledge of the game so that they can play at higher levels of play in future seasons 0 0 1189111 5917 1126603 The Travel Team Program offers over 50 teams for our more talented and dedicated players ages 8-18. These teams compete against clubs from other areas of Southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond. Lower Merion Soccer Club fields up to four teams per age group so that more than just the top level players can have the opportunity to play against other clubs. Some Lower Merion Soccer Club teams have traveled to places such as Dallas, Florida, Phoenix and Sweden. In 2023, over 50 LMSC alumni will be playing at the college level. For families with financial needs Lower Merion Soccer Club provides assistance to travel team players by waving the registration fees. Annually at least 31 families receive this benefit from Lower Merion Soccer Club. 327502 4050 379655 Programs include the Fall and Spring Intramural Program for children ages 4-14. There are about 1,600 players in this program. For the younger players, it is their first introduction to soccer, they are taught the skills of the game by our very experienced coaching staff, with the help of many parent volunteers and referees. Our referees range in age from 11-20 and provide the first opportunity for many youngsters to earn a paycheck and take on the responsibilities of having a part time job. Most of our referees are current or former players in LMSC. There are over 100 referees who work in the Fall Intramural Program. In addition to refereeing games, they help teach the 4 and 5 year old age groups the skills of the game. For families with financial needs Lower Merion Soccer Club provides assistance to intramural players by waving the registration fees. Annually at least 35 families receive this benefit from Lower Merion Soccer Club. 80368 107286 Lower Merion Soccer Club offers a wide variety of soccer training programs in the summer for intramural players and travel team players. The programs will all be run by our very experienced LMSC coaching staff. These are NOT recreational programs like our Fall Intramural Program and Spring Intramural Program. Rather, these are programs geared for our more enthusiastic and competitive players who wish to develop their skills to their highest possible levels. One of the primary goals of our Under 6 Training Program and our Under 7 Training Program is to develop our top players for the more competitive Travel Team Program. 29464 36556 Each year, LMSC identifies a pool of Under 8 boys players and a pool of Under 8 girls players to train together during the fall and winter. The purpose of this program is to develop our top younger players for the Travel Team Program, starting the following fall season. The Spring Intramural Program is offered to children ages 5-11. Each year, over 1000 participants play in this program. The program is geared for novice players who have no prior soccer experience or a limited amount of prior soccer experience. Approximately 100 referees, ages 11-20, work in this program, serving as game referees as well as assisting in the coaching of the 5 and 6 year olds. 29464 36556 1626445 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 69 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 PA X X DONALD STURLA 6105273940 149 CLEMSON ROAD BRYN MAWR PA 19010 X DONALD STURLA PRESIDENT 40.00 X X 109624 0 0 HOWARD BURDE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ED WEISS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 109624 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 47463 47463 REGISTRATION FEES 711211 833651 833651 FEES FOR COACHES PAY 711211 611255 611255 SOCCER FIELD RENTAL 711211 205194 205194 1650100 12488 12488 1964809 1955210 9599 9599 9599 1719650 1650100 0 22087 X 9967 9967 109624 9624 100000 528713 379873 148840 54568 35532 19036 12396 12396 5911 5911 544946 541472 3474 1154 1154 2112 2112 8800 8800 7050 6450 600 1823 1823 32425 8728 23697 FIELDS 412000 412000 UNIFORMS 98384 98384 EQUIPMENT -FIELD 48433 48433 REFEREES 31338 31338 39985 34021 5964 1949629 1626445 323184 0 201912 137582 137656 136384 3095 1272 341593 177220 546600 316074 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 546600 316074 546600 316074 546600 316074 -229979 -547 0 X 0 0 0 X 73110 68939 85006 172956 47463 447474 1347587 1131093 1582494 1782652 1650100 7493926 1420697 1200032 1667500 1955608 1697563 7941400 0 0 0 7941400 12965 4554 8278 4479 12488 42764 12965 4554 8278 4479 12488 42764 1433662 1204586 1675778 1960087 1710051 7984164 0.99460 0.99670 0.00540 0.00330 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 137656 136384 1272 1272 MUTUAL FUNDS 177220 F 177220 1 REDUCED OR WAIVED REGISTRATION FEES 31 5917 4050 REGISTRATION FEE VALUE WAIVED REGISTRATION FEES Part I, Line 2: Need based, players may ask for financial aid. Lower Merion Soccer Club Board of Directors determine if funds are available and if the appliciant has the need. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b DIRECTORS WERE PROVIDED - GUIDANCE FOR BOARD REVIEW TABLE - DESIGNED BY PRACTITIONERS PUBLISHING COMPANY TO ASSIST WITH A REVIEW OF THE TAX RETURN (FORM 990). APPROVAL OF INFORMATIONAL FILINGS ARE ADDED TO BOARD MINUTES, PRIOR TO FILING TAX RETURN. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY TO ENSURE THAT EACH MEMBER CONFIRMS WITH COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. NO MEMBER IS ALLOWED TO VOTE ON AN ISSUE IN WHICH THAT MEMBER MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE PRESIDENT DISTRIBUTES, ANNUALLY, TO THE BOARD A LISTING OF ALL VENDORS WITH THE ORGANIZATION HAS TRANSACTED BUSINESS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 THE INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS MEET SEPARATLY TO DISCUSS THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY. THE SALARY IS COMPARATIVE TO CLUBS OF SIMILAR STATURE. THE PRESIDENT IS NOT PRESENT DURING SALARY DISCUSSIONS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE OFFICERS COMPENSATION AND SETS COMPENSATION BASED ON COMPARATIVE SALARIES FOR EQUIVALENT POSITIONS IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB POSTS APPLICATION FOR EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501 (c) (3) AND FORM 990 FOR THE CURRENT AND TWO PREVIOUS YEARS ON THE WEBSITE. LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB ALSO POSTS, BY-LAWS AND MISSION STATEMENT. LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB ALLOWS THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO SET AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE FINANCIAL RECORDS. LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB DOES NOT MAKE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE RETURN IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG PAGE 7, PART VII, LINE 1 Biff Sturla, President of Lower Merion Soccer Club base salary for 2023 is $100,000 for club administation duties. The additional compensation is for Coaching a team, assistant coach for another team, and various training programs. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g ADMINISTRATIVE: Program service expenses 4,974. Management and general expenses 601. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,575. COACHES: Program service expenses 536,498. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 536,498. PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,873. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,873.