Nonprofit · EIN 20-0898908
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · BETHESDA, MD 20814
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,628,985 | $5,346,908 | $3,282,077 | $36,242,101 | $16,994,003 | $19,248,098 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,969,704 | $4,675,105 | $3,294,599 | $34,726,959 | $18,760,938 | $15,966,021 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $169,252
- Investment income
- $792,071
- Royalties
- $6,509,340
- Other revenue
- $7,667,662
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,794
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,216,105
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,521,920
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,259,524
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $80,675
- Accounting fees
- $72,552
- Occupancy
- $161,690
- Travel
- $585,007
- Depreciation
- $62,233
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $34,726,959
- Total assets, end of year
- $36,242,101
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,994,003
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,248,098
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $53,647
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $19,248,098
- Gross receipts
- $8,628,985
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- MD
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT L FOOSE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $532,000 | $58,251 |
| DANIEL JONES | COO Key employee | 40 | $336,000 | $24,361 |
| ERIC HARRINGTON | GENERAL COUNSEL Key employee | 40 | $300,000 | $41,452 |
| ROBERT HARDEN | DIR PLAYER RELATIONS Key employee | 40 | $230,000 | $39,914 |
| JOHN ANDRIS | DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $205,000 | $39,028 |
| NIC DARLING | DIR OF DIGITAL STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $170,000 | $34,548 |
| CONNOR FORD | DIR OF PLAYER PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,500 | $34,837 |
| KEVIN GARCIA | PLAYER REP MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,000 | $30,362 |
| CLARENCE GOODSON | PLAYER REP SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,000 | $31,473 |
| EARL EDWARDS JR | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ETHAN FINLAY | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINT IRWIN | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK-ANTHONY KAYE | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JT MARCINKOWSKI | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC MILLER | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
30 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAXTON POMYKAL | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ORIOL ROSELL | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| VICTOR ULLOA | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MILES ROBINSON | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD STUVER | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRANDT BRONICO | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WYATT OMSBERG | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICK HAGGLUND | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEEGAN ROSENBERRY | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ISAIAH PARENTE | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JIMMY MAURER | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RUSSELL CANOUSE | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ETHAN BARTLOW | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANIEL SALLOI | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ILLIE SANCHEZ | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAMAL MILLER | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAYNE ST CLAIR | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAM PIETTE | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JACK MAHER | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOMAS MCNAMARA | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SEAN NEALIS | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LUIS BARRAZA | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MASON STAJDUHAR | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALEJANDRO BEDOYA | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ZAC MCGRAW | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ZAC MACMATH | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN ROLDAN | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIM PARKER | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GREG RANJITSINGH | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN WHITE | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 45 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT L FOOSE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $475,000 | $53,299 |
| ERIC HARRINGTON | GENERAL COUNSEL Key employee | 40 | $280,000 | $37,249 |
| DANIEL JONES | COO Key employee | 40 | $300,000 | $16,698 |
| ROBERT HARDEN | DIR PLAYER RELATIONS Key employee | 40 | $210,000 | $36,022 |
| JOHN ANDRIS | DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,000 | $35,174 |
| NIC DARLING | DIR OF DIGITAL STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,000 | $28,743 |
| CONNOR FORD | DIR OF PLAYER PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,500 | $28,435 |
| LARA RIDDELL | SENIOR COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,500 | $26,845 |
| CLARENCE GOODSON | PLAYER REP SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,000 | $28,495 |
| EARL EDWARDS JR | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ETHAN FINLAY | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINT IRWIN | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK-ANTHONY KAYE | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JT MARCINKOWSKI | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC MILLER | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAXTON POMYKAL | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ORIOL ROSELL | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR ULLOA | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MILES ROBINSON | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD STUVER | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDT BRONICO | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WYATT OMSBERG | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK HAGGLUND | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEEGAN ROSENBERRY | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ISAIAH PARENTE | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMMY MAURER | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL CANOUSE | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ETHAN BARTLOW | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL SALLOI | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ILLIE SANCHEZ | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMAL MILLER | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAYNE ST CLAIR | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM PIETTE | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK MAHER | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMAS MCNAMARA | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN NEALIS | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUIS BARRAZA | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MASON STAJDUHAR | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEJANDRO BEDOYA | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ZAC MCGRAW | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ZAC MACMATH | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN ROLDAN | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM PARKER | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG RANJITSINGH | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN WHITE | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7373 WISCONSIN AVE STE 1800, BETHESDA, MD 20814-3767
- In care of
- % ROBERT L FOOSE II
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT L FOOSE, 7373 WISCONSIN AVENUE 1800, BETHESDA, MD 20814
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT L FOOSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (301) 657-3535
- Return prepared by
- CALIBRE CPA GROUP PLLC
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION IS TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC AND OTHER PLAYING CONDITIONS OF THE PLAYERS AND TO MAINTAIN AMICABLE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PLAYERS, COACHES, MANAGERS AND OWNERS IN MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER (MLS); TO PROMOTE GOOD PUBLIC RELATIONS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE SOCCER PROFESSION; TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE AND ADMINISTER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS WITH MLS RESPECTING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT GOVERNING PLAYERS, EXCEPT THAT PLAYERS SHALL RETAIN THE RIGHT, PERSONALLY, TO NEGOTIATE INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL SALARIES; TO HANDLE THE DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES ARISING BY VIRTUE OF AGREEMENTS AND REPRESENTATION, INCLUDING ARBITRATION AND LITIGATION IN FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL COURTS, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES, OR THE LEAGUE OFFICE; TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS AND ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES TO ADVANCE AND SAFEGUARD THEIR WELFARE; TO DEVELOP SUCH PROJECTS AND ENTERPRISES THAT WILL BRING FURTHER BENEFITS TO MEMBERS AS INDIVIDUALS OR THE ASSOCIATION AS AN ENTITY.
Program accomplishments
- REPRESENT PLAYERS OF MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0898908
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $36,242,101
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,628,985
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,628,985 | $5,346,908 | $36,242,101 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,969,704 | $4,675,105 | $34,726,959 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,287,120 | $4,056,532 | $32,295,416 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0898908).
Questions about MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION is 20-0898908.
- Is MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 2005.
- Are donations to MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBERT L FOOSE.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 45 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $532,000 (ROBERT L FOOSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,628,985, expenses of $5,346,908 and total assets of $36,242,101 at year end.
Other nonprofits in BETHESDA
- CHESAPEAKE BUSINESS FINANCE CORP EIN 52-2239603 · last filed 990 for 2024
- RECREATION & WELFARE ASSN OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH INC EIN 52-0686893 · last filed 990 for 2025
- GREENTREE CHARITIES EIN 52-1795954 · last filed 990 for 2025
- BLACK ENTERPRISE RESOURCE CENTER BERC INC EIN 86-2320081 · last filed 990-EZ for 2023
- THRIVERS PHILANTHROPIES INCORPORATED EIN 88-1966222 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BITES BY LU INC EIN 99-2075507 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- IMPACTASSETS INC EIN 26-2048480 · last filed 990 for 2024
- HENRY M JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE EIN 52-1317896 · last filed 990 for 2025