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Nonprofit · EIN 26-0410003

UNIVERSAL SPORTS AND ACADEMICS INC

Tax-exempt · WALDORF, MD 20602

Financials

$1.4M$960K2021$1M$1.1M2023$1.5M$1.6M2024$1.4M$1.6M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNIVERSAL SPORTS AND ACADEMICS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,437,011$1,606,867-$169,856$362,876$76,017$286,859
December 31, 2024990$1,546,473$1,560,738-$14,265$360,651$206,655$153,996
December 31, 2023990$1,035,168$1,055,209-$20,041$449,258$262,641$186,617
December 31, 2021990 (amended)$1,350,497$960,490$390,007$312,853$335,171-$22,318
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$11,475
Program service revenue
$1,241,864
Investment income
$3,734
Net rental income
$26,542
Net income from fundraising events
$151,512
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,884
Other revenue
$179,938

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$196,031
Other salaries and wages
$572,968
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$830,918
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,527
Occupancy
$214,929
Travel
$85,373
Depreciation
$2,819
Program services (functional)
$1,303,215
Management and general (functional)
$302,286
Fundraising (functional)
$1,366

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$360,651
Total assets, end of year
$362,876
Total liabilities, end of year
$76,017
Net assets, end of year
$286,859
Land, buildings and equipment
$63,126
Gross receipts
$1,626,711
Employees
68
Volunteers
8
Year formed
2007
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lisa D ShawTreasurer
Officer
40$81,142
Mary F BrannonSecretary
Officer
30$78,064
Joseph A TaglisferiPresident
Officer
20$36,825
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lisa D ShawTreasurer
Officer
40$80,112
Mary F BrannonSecretary
Officer
30$69,666
Joseph A TaglisferiPresident
Officer
20$36,812
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lisa D ShawTreasurer
Officer
40$79,445
Mary F BrannonSecretary
Officer
30$69,233
Joseph A TaglisferiPresident
Officer
20$46,326
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lisa D ShawTreasurer
Officer
40$67,500
Joseph A TaglisferiPresident
Officer
20$37,385

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
109 POST OFFICE RD, WALDORF, MD 20602-2712
In care of
% LISA D SHAW
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LISA D SHAW, 109D POST OFFICE RD, WALDORF, MD 20602
Signed the 990
LISA D SHAW, TREASURER
Phone
(301) 396-4934
Return prepared by
G & M Brannon

Mission

PROVIDE A STRUCTURED BRIDGE BETWEEN RECREATION AND COMPETITIVE SPORTS WITH ACADEMIA, GOVERNMENT & COMMERCIAL INDUSTRY; ARTISTIC COUPLING OF MIND & BODY FOR THE BETTERMENT OF COMMUNITY & FURTHERING PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Conducted an All-Star competitive cheer program registered w/ USASF. Cheer teams consisted of beginner, intermediate and advanced athletes in which team members improved skills, & achieved individual & team goals while becoming dedicated teammates. Teams participated in 10 competitions during the season. Off season camps/clinics were held to improve & maintain athlete skills. Approximately 200 athletes participated.
    Expenses $714,721 · revenue $518,045
  • Conducted a competitive level gymnastics program registered with USA Gymnastics (USAG). Athletes received competitive training in USAG levels Xcel through 9. 100 athletes participated in the season.
    Expenses $444,455 · revenue $403,370
  • Conducted recreational level sports classes & programs for children ages 18 months to 18 years. Skill training provided for beginners to advanced, as well as special needs and cheer tumbling. Program designed to help children grow physically, cognitively, socially & emotionally while building confidence through physical fitness in a fun and emotionally supportive environment. Approximately 500 children participated.
    Expenses $144,039 · revenue $325,188

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-0410003
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2010
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$362,876
Income (IRS master file)
$1,626,711

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,437,011$1,606,867$362,876XML
990December 2024$1,546,473$1,560,738$360,651XML
990December 2023$1,035,168$1,055,209$449,258XML
990December 2022$1,498,782$1,309,555$404,421IRS
990December 2021$1,350,497$960,490$312,853XML
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 26-0410003).

Questions about UNIVERSAL SPORTS AND ACADEMICS INC

What is the EIN of UNIVERSAL SPORTS AND ACADEMICS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSAL SPORTS AND ACADEMICS INC is 26-0410003.
Is UNIVERSAL SPORTS AND ACADEMICS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to UNIVERSAL SPORTS AND ACADEMICS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNIVERSAL SPORTS AND ACADEMICS INC 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 UNIVERSAL SPORTS AND ACADEMICS INC 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 UNIVERSAL SPORTS AND ACADEMICS INC 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 UNIVERSAL SPORTS AND ACADEMICS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LISA D SHAW.
Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSAL SPORTS AND ACADEMICS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,142 (Lisa D Shaw, Treasurer).
How much revenue does UNIVERSAL SPORTS AND ACADEMICS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,437,011, expenses of $1,606,867 and total assets of $362,876 at year end.

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