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Nonprofit · EIN 31-0977121

UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES INC

Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909

Financials

$1.4M$1.5M2023$1.5M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,472,354$1,409,208$63,146$1,315,311$534,280$781,031
December 31, 2023990$1,374,314$1,522,567-$148,253$1,232,196$542,893$689,303
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,240,952
Program service revenue
$207,057
Investment income
$14,084
Net gain from sales of assets
$9,791
Net income from fundraising events
$1,521
Net income from sales of inventory
$8,740
Other revenue
$10,261

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$216,504
Other salaries and wages
$214,789
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$464,178
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$29,276
Occupancy
$32,291
Travel
$323,157
Depreciation
$26,525
Program services (functional)
$1,036,566
Management and general (functional)
$318,119
Fundraising (functional)
$54,523

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,232,196
Total assets, end of year
$1,315,311
Total liabilities, end of year
$534,280
Net assets, end of year
$781,031
Land, buildings and equipment
$458,868
Net assets without donor restrictions
$187,088
Net assets with donor restrictions
$593,943
Gross receipts
$1,476,778
Employees
6
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1976
State of legal domicile
CO

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARGARET QUINNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$190,713$25,792
JENNIFER DEMBYCONSTITUENT DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MATTHEW SIMPSONATHLETE REP DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CALAHAN YOUNGATHLETE REP DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVID COHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EVE WRIGHT TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BRIAN EATONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ELIANA MASONATHLETE REP DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ZACH BUHLERATHLETE REP DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GARY REMENSNYDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
AMY WASSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARK ACKERMANNBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SKYE ARTHUR-BANNINGBOARD VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARGARET QUINNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$194,024$23,846
GARY REMENSNYDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JENNIFER DEMBYCONSTITUENT DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AMY WASSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MATTHEW SIMPSONATHLETE REP DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CALAHAN YOUNGATHLETE REP DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVID COHENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARK ACKERMANNBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
EVE WRIGHT TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SKYE ARTHUR-BANNINGVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BRIAN EATONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ELIANA MASONATHLETE REP DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ZACH BUHLERATHLETE REP DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1 OLYMPIC PLZ, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909-5780
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARGARET QUINN, 1 OLYMPIC PLAZA, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
Signed the 990
MARGARET QUINN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(719) 866-3220
Return prepared by
WAUGH & GOODWIN LLP

Mission

THE UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION OF BLIND ATHLETES EMPOWERS AMERICANS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO EXPERIENCE LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES IN SPORTS, RECREATION, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, THEREBY EDUCATING AND INSPIRING THE NATION. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING SPORT OPPORTUNITIES IN 10 SPORTS FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IPAIRED ATHLETES OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • HP GOALBALL - TO SUPPORT DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS, OFFICIALS, AND THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $338,102
  • MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT - TO BRING AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY OF SPORTS AND RECREATION TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CITIZENS ACROSS THE U.S. THIS INCLUDES THE GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT AND LOCATIONS FOR POTENTIAL BLIND SOCCER SITES.
    Expenses $240,657 · revenue $181,808
  • ATHLETE EVENTS - USABA HOSTED A SERIES OF REGIONAL GOALBALL TOURNAMENTS AND TWO WINTER SPORTS FESTIVAL ACROSS THE COUNTRY, IMPACTING OVER 500 ATHLETES. USABA ALSO HOSTED VIRTUAL PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE MEMBERS. USABA LAUNCHED BLIND SOCCER HOSTING NATIONAL TEAM CAMPS, CLINICS, AND COACHING EDUCATION. ADDITIONALLY HOSTING YOUTH AND ADULT BUILDING BLIND SOCCER PROGRAMMING ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
    Expenses $191,586 · revenue $33,989
  • GRANTS - USABA EXECUTED A SERIES OF GRANT PROGRAMS ACROSS THE US AIMING TO ADDRESS SEDENTARY LIFESTYLES ON THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITIES AND GROWING THE SPORT OF BLIND SOCCER. USABA COLLABORATED WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS IN LOCAL MARKET TO RECRUIT ATHLETES AND EXECUTE THE PROGRAM DELIVERABLES. USABA GRANT PROGRAMS IMPACTED OVER 400 INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $266,221

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-0977121
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
1977
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,315,311
Income (IRS master file)
$1,476,778

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,472,354$1,409,208$1,315,311XML
990December 2023$1,374,314$1,522,567$1,232,196XML
990December 2022$1,471,128$1,465,053$1,351,436IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 31-0977121).

Questions about UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES INC

What is the EIN of UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES INC is 31-0977121.
Is UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES 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 UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES INC 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 UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES INC 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 UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARGARET QUINN.
Who are the officers and directors of UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $190,713 (MARGARET QUINN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,472,354, expenses of $1,409,208 and total assets of $1,315,311 at year end.

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