2025-12-29T09:29:53-08:00 2025-05-31 475374999 Accounting & Business Services Keeping Your Book 8200 NE 2nd UNIT 1 Miami FL 33138 990 2024-06-01 471082520 GFI Academy INC GFIA 7866511290 27001 LENZE RD Spring TX 77389 Joel Verges President & CEO 2025-12-29 true true Edith A Vargas P00641712 7866511290 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Joel Verges 27001 LENZE RD Spring TX 77389 6492874 false X gfiacademy.com X 2015 TX Our programs are dedicated to providing high-quality soccer training and development for youth ages 5 to 18, both female and male. By operating as a nonprofit, the organization focuses on fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership through structured practices, competitive play, and community engagement. The goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that helps young athletes develop physical fitness, technical skills, and personal character, ultimately benefiting their growth both on and off the field. 3 3 0 0 101015 86976 4246242 6215074 9547 0 151778 4356804 6453828 0 0 698383 477586 0 0 3460113 5796809 4158496 6274395 198308 179433 1472472 1808226 1400041 1556362 72431 251864 Our programs are dedicated to providing high-quality soccer training and development for youth ages 5 to 18, both female and male. By operating as a nonprofit, the organization focuses on fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership through structured practices, competitive play, and community engagement. The goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that helps young athletes develop physical fitness, technical skills, and personal character, ultimately benefiting their growth both on and off the field. false false 6274395 Provided structured soccer instruction, skill-building sessions, and competitive play opportunities for over 4,625 youth between the ages of 5 and 16. Offered beginner, intermediate, and advanced training groups to accommodate varying skill levels and ensure each child received age-appropriate instruction. Increased Access Through Financial Aid Granted financial aid over 300 players, reducing or fully covering registration fees and equipment costs. Enabled youth from diverse economic backgrounds to participate, furthering the organization?s commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. Enhanced Player Development and Well-Being Integrated leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship training into regular practices, promoting personal growth as well as athletic advancement. Conducted health and nutrition workshops to foster holistic well-being, emphasizing injury prevention and overall fitness. Community Engagement and Volunteer Involvement Partnered with local schools and community centers to host free clinics, reaching additional youth who might not otherwise have access to organized sports. Engaged parents and volunteers as coaches and mentors, creating a supportive environment and strengthening community bonds. Measurable Impact Achieved improved retention rates, with the majority of players returning for multiple seasons. Gathered feedback from participants and families indicating enhanced confidence, discipline, and teamwork skills among players. 6274395 true false false false false false false false false false true false false true true false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 3 3 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false X Joel Verges 7866511290 27001 LENZE RD Spring TX 77389 X Joel Verges President & CEO 30.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gerardo Torrado Director 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Miguel Gonzalez Secretary 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gareth Glick Academy Director 40.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 X 86976 86976 Birthday Party 711300 6684 6684 Camps -NEXO 611620 227773 227773 GFI Team Registrations 611620 4767345 4767345 Tournaments 611620 1213272 1213272 6215074 0 0 0 0 0 0 53585 39046 14539 14539 0 Commissions Uniforms 711210 137239 137239 137239 6453828 6229613 137239 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 361459 361459 0 82656 82656 33471 33471 346952 346952 1202 1202 39055 39055 0 0 0 0 262904 262904 95771 95771 30092 30092 0 0 1049 1049 5967 5967 51258 51258 22292 22292 0 126394 126394 17271 17271 Coaches Fees Programs 2447800 2447800 Fields Rentals 648685 648685 Tournaments Fees 519115 519115 Tournament Travel 516696 516696 664306 664306 6274395 6274395 0 0 429032 454727 40051 20051 324559 212097 0 0 0 0 69 69 64845 63160 497625 165015 163723 332610 0 0 0 5775 3465 444418 722047 1472472 1808226 110056 823809 1145069 545032 110411 159711 34505 27810 1400041 1556362 X 72431 251864 72431 251864 1472472 1808226 179433 X true X true X false false X -606 -1981 575 40000 85476 123464 8804 12283 400 21487 0 0 0 8198 10302 575 40400 85476 144951 0 0 144951 0 0 0 0 8198 10302 575 40400 85476 144951 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 X 298076 105545 192531 160145 51589 108556 39404 7881 31523 332610 Advertising 117122 Attorney & Legal 54294 Employee advance 500 Improvements/Construction 75477 Licenses - Nelson 109672 Loan to High Perfomance 49763 Loan to Ifootball Holdings Loan to Ifootball Operation Loan to Ifootball Properties 169967 Other assets - Programs 112592 Payroll tax refunds 1854 Security Deposits 30806 722047 2017 27201 EchoPark Automotive Loan 34984 Payroll Liabilities -9191 27810 6453828 6453828 6453828 6274395 6274395 6274395 X false TX false false 53585 2000 17376 14090 false 53585 2000 17376 14090 33466 20119 true false false false 1.00000 false false Part I, Line 2b - Fundraiser Additional Information Golf Tournaments and Tickets Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b No review was or will be conducted. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Background checks: Column (A) - Total = $2650; Column (B) - Program Services = $2650; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Bank Charges: Column (A) - Total = $3012; Column (B) - Program Services = $3012; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Janitorial: Column (A) - Total = $36549; Column (B) - Program Services = $36549; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e League Fees: Column (A) - Total = $168581; Column (B) - Program Services = $168581; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Merchant fee: Column (A) - Total = $160242; Column (B) - Program Services = $160242; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Office Rent: Column (A) - Total = $134831; Column (B) - Program Services = $134831; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $655; Column (B) - Program Services = $655; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Quickbooks payments fee: Column (A) - Total = $9127; Column (B) - Program Services = $9127; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Repair & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $35236; Column (B) - Program Services = $35236; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Storage Rental / Facilities: Column (A) - Total = $9972; Column (B) - Program Services = $9972; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Telephone, Telecommunications: Column (A) - Total = $3273; Column (B) - Program Services = $3273; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Training Equipment Supplies: Column (A) - Total = $51491; Column (B) - Program Services = $51491; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Uniforms: Column (A) - Total = $26408; Column (B) - Program Services = $26408; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Utilities: Column (A) - Total = $22279; Column (B) - Program Services = $22279; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0