Nonprofit · EIN 43-1861294
UNITED STATES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, TN 38002
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $485,678 | $397,226 | $88,452 | $278,507 | $22,266 | $256,241 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $313,091 | $392,440 | -$79,349 | $175,873 | $8,084 | $167,789 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $445,606 | $366,128 | $79,478 | $285,198 | $32,294 | $252,904 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $286,543
- of which government grants
- $176,921
- Program service revenue
- $181,611
- Investment income
- $10,666
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,163
- Other revenue
- $6,858
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,794
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $95,915
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $103,253
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,556
- Travel
- $174
- Program services (functional)
- $242,044
- Management and general (functional)
- $155,182
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $175,873
- Total assets, end of year
- $278,507
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $22,266
- Net assets, end of year
- $256,241
- Publicly traded securities
- $124,057
- Gross receipts
- $509,568
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOREN JAMES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $95,916 |
| APRIL MUNN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JIM MARTIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STUART PRENDERGAST | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| EMMA BANGS | VP CENTRAL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JULIAN HATFIELD | VP WEST Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KEITH PHILLIPS | VP EAST Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DARREN GREEN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOREN JAMES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,543 |
| APRIL MUNN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JIM MARTIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STUART PRENDERGAST | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| EMMA BANGS | VP CENTRAL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JULIAN HATFIELD | VP WEST Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KEITH PHILLIPS | VP EAST Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DARREN GREEN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOREN JAMES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $71,350 |
| APRIL MUNN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JIM MARTIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STUART PRENDERGAST | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| EMMA BANGS | VP CENTRAL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JULIAN HATFIELD | VP WEST Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KEITH PHILLIPS | VP EAST Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DARREN GREEN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9160 US HIGHWAY 64 STE 112 PMB 205, ARLINGTON, TN 38002-3010
- In care of
- % ADAM COLEMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DOREN JAMES, 9160 HIGHWAY 64 SUITE 12 205, LAKELAND, TN 38002
- Signed the 990
- DOREN JAMES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (872) 228-7235
- Return prepared by
- CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT & CO
Mission
THE USAFL IS A GRASSROOTS, AMATEUR SPORTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AND PARTICIPATION IN AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL IN THE UNITED STATES.
Program accomplishments
- THE USAFL SERVES 46 CLUBS AND APPROXIMATELY 1,500 PLAYERS AND OTHER SUPPORT STAFF. THERE IS A CONTINUAL FLOW OF INFORMATION TO CLUB PRESIDENTS, VIA EMAIL, SOCIAL MEDIA, WEB PAGES AND VIDEO CALLS AND THERE IS AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD EACH OCTOBER. PROGRAMS IN 2025 INCLUDED THE MANAGEMENT OF A COACHES ASSOCIATION, UMPIRES ASSOCIATION, THE ADMINISTRATOR'S CONFERENCE. THE USAFL ALSO OVERSEES THAT LAWS AND RULES OF AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL IN THE UNITED STATES AND PROVIDES CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION FOR MEMBER CLUBS WHO COMPETE AGAINST ONE ANOTHER DURING THE REGULAR SEASON. IN 2025 THERE WERE APPROXIMATLEY 300 REGULAR SEASON GAMES HELD.Expenses $88,430 · grants $12,794 · revenue $181,611
- NATIONALS:THE USAFL HOSTED A NATIONAL COMPETITION IN TUCSON, AZ ON OCTOBER 17TH AND 18TH 2025. 42 CLUBS AND APPROXIMATLY 1,200 PLAYERS COMPETED ACROSS FIVE MEN'S AND TWO WOMAN'S DIVISIONS.Expenses $140,106
- REGIONALS: THE USAFL HOSTED FOUR REGIONAL COMPETITIONS IN 2025. NORTH EAST REGIONALS WERE HELD IN PHILADELPHIA, PA ON JUNE 7 WHERE 6 TEAMS AND 150 PLAYERS COMPETED. SOUTH EASTERN REGIONALS WERE HELD IN RALEIGH, NC ON JUNE 14 WHERE 4 TEAMS AND 96 PLAYERS COMPETED. CENTRAL REGIONALS WERE HELD ON JUNE 28 WHERE 8 TEAMS AND 187 PLAYERS COMPETED. WESTERN REGIONALS WERE HELD IN DENVER, CO ON JUNE 29TH 2024 WHERE 13 TEAMS AND 334 PLAYERS COMPETED.Expenses $13,508
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
- 43-1861294
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $278,507
- Income (IRS master file)
- $509,568
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $485,678 | $397,226 | $278,507 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $313,091 | $392,440 | $175,873 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $445,606 | $366,128 | $285,198 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $453,205 | $374,450 | $173,542 | 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 43-1861294).
Questions about UNITED STATES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
- What is the EIN of UNITED STATES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED STATES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE is 43-1861294.
- Is UNITED STATES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to UNITED STATES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED STATES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 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 AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 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 UNITED STATES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 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 UNITED STATES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DOREN JAMES.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED STATES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,916 (DOREN JAMES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does UNITED STATES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $485,678, expenses of $397,226 and total assets of $278,507 at year end.
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