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Nonprofit · EIN 84-0768715

UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION

Also known as LEARN TO SKATE USA

Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80906

Financials

$27M$30.5M2022$24.9M$24.9M2023$33.5M$29.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$33,489,899$29,571,757$3,918,142$19,593,746$9,348,357$10,245,389
June 30, 2024990$24,927,641$24,920,438$7,203$13,310,706$6,983,459$6,327,247
June 30, 2023990$26,971,252$30,521,324-$3,550,072$14,021,146$7,701,102$6,320,044
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,843,418
Program service revenue
$26,123,363
Investment income
$142,381
Net income from sales of inventory
$380,737
Other revenue
$380,737

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$550,608
Other salaries and wages
$7,873,580
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$9,988,889
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$158,803
Accounting fees
$69,215
Occupancy
$162,479
Travel
$3,040,067
Depreciation
$1,310,615
Program services (functional)
$20,633,027
Management and general (functional)
$6,703,244
Fundraising (functional)
$2,235,486

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,310,706
Total assets, end of year
$19,593,746
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,348,357
Net assets, end of year
$10,245,389
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,765,440
Publicly traded securities
$180,867
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,153,721
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,091,668
Gross unrelated business income
$18,152
Gross receipts
$33,654,991
Employees
77
Volunteers
2,000
Year formed
1921
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TRACY MAREKCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - PART YEAR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$496,641$37,014
JOHN ANDERSONCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Officer
40$274,092$59,622
ERIC FEHRCFO
Officer
40$204,058$12,836
ANNIE WHITESENIOR DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$163,705$37,788
JUSTIN DILLONSENIOR DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$149,534$27,953
JANET PERRYSENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Highest-paid employee
40$139,857$37,049
KELLY VOGTNERSENIOR DIRECTOR, SPECIAL PROJECTS
Highest-paid employee
40$125,577$50,553
LUKE ANDERSONSENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Highest-paid employee
40$143,193$17,422
BOB DUNLOPSENIOR DIRECTOR, EVENTS
Highest-paid employee
40$142,851$9,353
SAM AUXIERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
VICTORIA HILDEBRANDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KIMBERLEY MOORESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AMANDA EVORA WILLATHLETE DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JACKIE CHANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KRISTINA LUNDGRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
11 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEATHER PAIGEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KEVIN ROSENSTEINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MATT SLATUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TIMOTHY GOEBELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER HARTLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JORDAN ALEXANDERATHLETE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
COLIN MCMANUSATHLETE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
POOJA KALYANATHLETE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
FELICIA ZHANGATHLETE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNA LONGOATHLETE DIRECTOR - PART YEAR
Trustee or director
1$0
KYM WORTHYDIRECTOR - PART YEAR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TRACY MAREKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$459,396$16,532
JOHN ANDERSONSTAFF LEGAL COUNSEL
Highest-paid employee
40$270,378$29,051
CHARLES CHOWCHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$255,085$23,696
MARIO REDEFORMER CFO
Former
40$173,511$6,915
ANNIE WHITESENIOR DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$155,539$15,732
MITCH MOYERSENIOR DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$146,944$12,806
ROBERT DUNLOPSENIOR DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$139,536$9,097
ERIC FEHRCFO
Officer
40$101,731$2,871
SAM AUXIERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
VICTORIA HILDEBRANDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KIMBERLEY MOORESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AMANDA EVORA WILLVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JACKIE CHANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KRISTINA LUNDGRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HEATHER PAIGEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEVIN ROSENSTEINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATT SLATUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KYM WORTHYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER HARTLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNA LONGOATHLETE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
COLIN MCMANUSATHLETE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
POOJA KALYANATHLETE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FELICIA ZHANGATHLETE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RAMSEY BAKEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (END 12/2022)
Officer
40$293,906$21,975
CHARLES CHOWCHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$256,915$21,106
JOHN ANDERSONSTAFF LEGAL COUNSEL
Highest-paid employee
40$206,484$23,733
MARIO REDECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$173,924$11,933
MITCH MOYERSENIOR DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$145,406$15,123
JUSTIN DILLONSENIOR DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$121,508$14,672
ROBERT DUNLOPSENIOR DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$127,415$8,217
SAM AUXIERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
VICTORIA HILDEBRANDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KIMBERLEY MOORESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AMANDA EVORA WILLVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JACKIE CHANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JANIS ENGELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KRISTINA LUNDGRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HEATHER PAIGEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEVIN ROSENSTEINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATT SLATUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KYM WORTHYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER HARTLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNA LONGOATHLETE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
COLIN MCMANUSATHLETE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RACHAEL FLATTATHLETE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FELICIA ZHANGATHLETE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRACY MAREKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEG 1/2023)
Officer
40$0$0
ERIC FEHRCFO (BEG 5/2023)
Officer
40$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
20 1ST ST, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80906-3624
In care of
% MARIO R REDE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MATTHEW J FARRELL, 20 FIRST STREET, COLORADO SPRING, CO 80906
Signed the 990
MATTHEW J FARRELL, CEO
Phone
(719) 635-5200
Return prepared by
PLANTE & MORAN PLLC

Mission

AS THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY, THE MISSION OF THE UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION AND ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SPORT OF FIGURE SKATING ON ICE, AND PARTICULARLY: A) TO SERVE AS THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY IN THE SPORT OF FIGURE SKATING ON ICE AS RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (USOC), AND TO SERVE AS THE UNITED STATES MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SKATING UNION (ISU); B) TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO REGULATE, GOVERN AND PROMOTE FIGURE SKATING ON ICE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING THE RAISING OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF US FIGURE SKATING BY DUES, THE SALE OF PUBLICATIONS, THE CONDUCT OF COMPETITIONS, CARNIVAL ASSESSMENTS, SANCTION FEES AND ANY OTHER LAWFUL MEANS, PROVIDED THAT NONE OF THE INCOME OF US FIGURE SKATING INURES TO THE PRIVATE PROFIT OF ANY OF ITS MEMBERS; AND C) TO DEFINE AND MAINTAIN UNIFORM STANDARDS OF SKATING PROFICIENCY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF ATHLETES - U.S. FIGURE SKATING IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATHLETES AT ALL LEVELS, FROM GRASSROOTS TO ELITE COMPETITION, ENSURING THAT THEY RECEIVE THE RESOURCES, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. I. HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUPPORT SERVICES - U.S. FIGURE SKATING PROVIDES ELITE ATHLETES WITH ACCESS TO FUNDING, SPECIALIZED COACHING, SPORTS SCIENCE, AND MEDICAL SUPPORT TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE AND WELL-BEING. DEVELOPMENT CAMPS, TECHNICAL ANALYSIS, AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS FURTHER SUPPORT LONG-TERM SUCCESS.II. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS - THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS THE U.S. FIGURE SKATING QUALIFYING COMPETITION STRUCTURE, INCLUDING SECTIONAL AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND ASSIGNS ATHLETES TO INTERNATIONAL EVENTS SUCH AS ISU GRAND PRIX COMPETITIONS, WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND THE OLYMPIC GAMES. SUPPORT INCLUDES TRAVEL COORDINATION, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND MENTORSHIP FOR TEAM USA ATHLETES.III. TARGETED SUPPORT - PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE U.S. FIGURE SKATING ATHLETE SUPPORT (ASUPP), THE COMPETITIVE SKATERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CSAP), AND THE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (ASP) PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID, TRAINING RESOURCES, AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SKATERS AT ALL LEVELS. SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND COACHING EDUCATION FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE ATHLETE PIPELINE.IV. SAFESPORT PROGRAMS - U.S. FIGURE SKATING ENFORCES COMPREHENSIVE SAFESPORT POLICIES TO ENSURE ATHLETE SAFETY, INCLUDING MANDATORY TRAINING, MISCONDUCT REPORTING SYSTEMS, AND ATHLETE PROTECTION POLICIES ALIGNED WITH THE U.S. CENTER FOR SAFESPORT.
    Expenses $7,018,246 · revenue $2,205,506
  • SKATING EVENTS U.S. FIGURE SKATING ORGANIZES AND PROMOTES A WIDE RANGE OF DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS, INCLUDING SKATE AMERICA, THE U.S. FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS, U.S. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND THE U.S. FIGURE SKATING QUALIFYING COMPETITION STRUCTURE. THIS STRUCTURE PROVIDES A PATHWAY FOR ATHLETES IN SINGLES, PAIRS, ICE DANCE, SYNCHRONIZED SKATING, COLLEGIATE, AND ADULT DIVISIONS TO COMPETE AT THE U.S. FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS. JUVENILE, INTERMEDIATE, AND NOVICE SINGLES, PAIRS, AND ICE DANCE ATHLETES COMPETE FOR PLACEMENT ON THE NATIONAL HIGH PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT TEAM, OFFERING KEY DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES. EVENTS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH BROADCAST AGREEMENTS AND MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE THE SPORT'S VISIBILITY AND ENGAGEMENT.
    Expenses $7,037,092 · revenue $14,838,522
  • MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES, ADMISSIONS, PUBLICATIONS, AND GOVERNANCE AND JUDGING - U.S. FIGURE SKATING SERVES A DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP OF ATHLETES, COACHES, OFFICIALS, AND CLUBS BY PROVIDING TRAINING RESOURCES, COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES, AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, COACHING CERTIFICATIONS, SAFESPORT COMPLIANCE RESOURCES, AND CLUB SUPPORT SERVICES.U.S. FIGURE SKATING MANAGES ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY AND ADMISSIONS FOR COMPETITIONS AND PROGRAMS AT ALL LEVELS, ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS. THIS INCLUDES OVERSIGHT OF COMPETITION ENTRIES, MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS, AND PARTICIPATION STANDARDS FOR SANCTIONED EVENTS.THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES AND DISTRIBUTES EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, INCLUDING SKATING MAGAZINE, TECHNICAL HANDBOOKS, COACHING RESOURCES, AND DIGITAL CONTENT TO INFORM AND ENGAGE MEMBERS AND THE BROADER SKATING COMMUNITY. PUBLICATIONS PROVIDE UPDATES ON RULE CHANGES, TRAINING TECHNIQUES, AND EVENT COVERAGE TO SUPPORT ATHLETE AND COACH DEVELOPMENT.U.S. FIGURE SKATING OVERSEES GOVERNANCE, RULE ENFORCEMENT, AND OFFICIATING TO MAINTAIN FAIR AND TRANSPARENT COMPETITION STANDARDS. THIS INCLUDES TRAINING AND CERTIFYING JUDGES, TECHNICAL OFFICIALS, AND REFEREES, AS WELL AS IMPLEMENTING ISU AND DOMESTIC JUDGING GUIDELINES. GOVERNANCE EFFORTS ENSURE ADHERENCE TO SAFESPORT POLICIES, FINANCIAL INTEGRITY, AND THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION OF THE SPORT.
    Expenses $5,692,657 · revenue $9,441,920
  • GOVERNANCE AND JUDGINGTO PRESCRIBE RULES FOR THE HOLDING OF TESTS, COMPETITIONS, EXHIBITIONS, CARNIVALS AND ALL OTHER FIGURE SKATING ACTIVITIES, AND THE ELIGIBILITY THEREFORE, AND TO QUALIFY AND APPOINT JUDGES, REFEREES AND OTHER OFFICIALS FOR ALL TESTS, COMPETITIONS AND OTHER FIGURE SKATING EVENTS
    Expenses $885,032

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-0768715
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
1978
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$19,593,746
Income (IRS master file)
$33,654,991

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$33,489,899$29,571,757$19,593,746IRS
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$24,927,641$24,920,438$13,310,706XML
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$26,971,252$30,521,324$14,021,146XML
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$26,560,735$25,923,207$14,861,532IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 84-0768715).

Questions about UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION is 84-0768715.
Is UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
Are donations to UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING 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 UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MATTHEW J FARRELL.
Who are the officers and directors of UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $496,641 (TRACY MAREK, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - PART YEAR).
How much revenue does UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $33,489,899, expenses of $29,571,757 and total assets of $19,593,746 at year end.

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