Nonprofit · EIN 23-2563955
LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB
Tax-exempt · BRYN MAWR, PA 19010
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,611,699 | $1,985,861 | $625,838 | $1,079,550 | $8,958 | $1,070,592 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,771,686 | $1,642,124 | $129,562 | $444,755 | $0 | $444,755 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,719,650 | $1,949,629 | -$229,979 | $316,074 | $0 | $316,074 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $58,639
- Program service revenue
- $2,556,309
- Investment income
- -$5,326
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$13,317
- Other revenue
- $2,077
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $115,997
- Other salaries and wages
- $351,064
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $552,083
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $2,712
- Program services (functional)
- $1,576,712
- Management and general (functional)
- $409,149
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $444,755
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,079,550
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,958
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,070,592
- Gross receipts
- $2,611,699
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD STURLA | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $155,871 |
| Howard Burde | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ed Weiss | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD STURLA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $114,400 |
| HOWARD BURDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ED WEISS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD STURLA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $109,624 |
| HOWARD BURDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ED WEISS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 360, BRYN MAWR, PA 19010-0360
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Michele Burns
- Signed the 990
- Michele Burns, President
- Phone
- (610) 636-6911
- Website
- www.lmsc.net
- Return prepared by
- Club Capital Tax LLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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 2025, 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 12 families receive this benefit from Lower Merion Soccer Club.Expenses $1,334,677 · grants $58,639 · revenue $2,163,899
- Programs include the Fall, Winter 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 12 families receive this benefit from Lower Merion Soccer Club.Expenses $197,294 · revenue $405,976
- 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.Expenses $44,741 · revenue $47,150
- 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.
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 | 990 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
- 23-2563955
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,079,550
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,611,699
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,611,699 | $1,985,861 | $1,079,550 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,771,686 | $1,642,124 | $444,755 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,719,650 | $1,949,629 | $316,074 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,940,125 | $1,949,068 | $546,600 | 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 23-2563955).
Questions about LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB
- What is the EIN of LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB is 23-2563955.
- Is LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB 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 LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michele Burns.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $155,871 (DONALD STURLA, President).
- How much revenue does LOWER MERION SOCCER CLUB have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,611,699, expenses of $1,985,861 and total assets of $1,079,550 at year end.
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