Nonprofit · EIN 87-3357214
POWERLIFTING AMERICA
Tax-exempt · ORLANDO, FL 32827
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,567,837 | $1,309,246 | $258,591 | $408,309 | $17,372 | $390,937 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,231,216 | $1,316,586 | -$85,370 | $178,515 | $46,169 | $132,346 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $721,934 | $688,439 | $33,495 | $221,536 | $3,820 | $217,716 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,567,837
- Membership dues
- $446,183
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $59,254
- Other salaries and wages
- $18,535
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $84,993
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $11,357
- Accounting fees
- $46,949
- Occupancy
- $1,980
- Travel
- $108,188
- Program services (functional)
- $1,070,554
- Management and general (functional)
- $238,692
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $178,515
- Total assets, end of year
- $408,309
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17,372
- Net assets, end of year
- $390,937
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $390,937
- Gross receipts
- $1,567,837
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael L Zawilinski | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 35 | $59,254 |
| Barbara Beaudin | Treasurer Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Robert Keller | President Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| William Clayton | Vice President Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Joah Iannotta | Secretary Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael L Zawilinski | Executive Director Trustee or director | 20 | $50,000 |
| Robert Keller | President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Bill Helmich | Vice President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Tamara Lopes | Treasurer Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Miryam Elm | Secretary Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael L Zawilinski | Executive Director Trustee or director | 20 | $24,154 |
| Robert Keller | President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Bill Helmich | Vice President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Tamara Lopes | Treasurer Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Miryam Elm | Secretary Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11927 MODENA LN, ORLANDO, FL 32827-7161
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 12040 LORENZA LANE, ORLANDO FL 32827
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Robert Keller, 11927 Modena Lane, Orlando, FL 32827
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- TAMARA LOPES, 12040 LORENZA LANE, ORLANDO FL 32827
- Signed the 990
- Barbara Beaudin, Treasurer
- Phone
- (412) 302-1879
- Return prepared by
- Accounting Made Accessible
Mission
Powerlifting America, created in December 2021 and registered in Orlando, Florida, is a non-profit powerlifting federation that is the official United States member federation affiliate of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). As an affiliate of the powerlifting federation that is the official United States member federation affiliate of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). As an affiliate of the IPF, the federation nominates and sends lifters to all of the IPF World Championships, the IWGA World Games, FISU World University Championships, and NAPF events, as well as being granted the opportunity to host IPF World competitions. Primarily, our organization directs six National Championships annually, along with a number of regional and local competitions throughout the United States. Powerlifting America is dedicated to the promotion and support of drug-tested powerlifting within the United States and exists to support United States athletes in achieving excellenc
Program accomplishments
- Powerlifting America sent approximately 400 athletes to a variety of International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and North American Powerlifting Federation (an IPF regional member and affiliate) events, which are sanctioned under the International Olympic Committee (IOC), meaning the events are of the highest sports standards in the world, including WADA, CCES, and USADA drug testing and anti-doping protocols. Athletes vary in age from 14 and up, with divisions for Sub-Junior, Junior, Open, Masters, and adaptive/Sport For All athletes (an initiative started by the IOC to make sure everyone and anyone is given the opportunity to compete). Expenses for world events include travel, accommodations, meals, uniforms, athletic equipment, and fees for coaching, anti-doping, and participation.Expenses $593,647 · revenue $929,933
- Powerlifting America has established multiple education programs for referees, athletes, coaches, and volunteers. These programs include education and implementation of anti-doping through WADA's ADEL program for all world team members and coaches, SafeSport training for all referees, volunteers, coaches, and event directors, and an internationally-recognized coaching certification program for club-level, national-level, and international-level coaches.Expenses $476,907 · revenue $637,904
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-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-3357214
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $408,309
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,567,837
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,567,837 | $1,309,246 | $408,309 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,231,216 | $1,316,586 | $178,515 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: TAMARA LOPES | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2023 | $721,934 | $688,439 | $221,536 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $436,216 | $252,095 | $184,633 | 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 87-3357214).
Questions about POWERLIFTING AMERICA
- What is the EIN of POWERLIFTING AMERICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of POWERLIFTING AMERICA is 87-3357214.
- Is POWERLIFTING AMERICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to POWERLIFTING AMERICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does POWERLIFTING AMERICA 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 POWERLIFTING AMERICA 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 POWERLIFTING AMERICA 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 POWERLIFTING AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Robert Keller.
- Who are the officers and directors of POWERLIFTING AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,254 (Michael L Zawilinski, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does POWERLIFTING AMERICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,567,837, expenses of $1,309,246 and total assets of $408,309 at year end.
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