EIN 23-2078543

Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
74
Year formed
1970
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The mission of Special Olympics Special Olympics Pennsylvania is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Also known as...
Special Olympics of Pennsylvania
Total revenues
$10,636,893
2023
Total expenses
$11,885,100
2023
Total assets
$12,812,266
2023
Num. employees
74
2023

Program areas at SOPA

Special Olympics Pennsylvania (sopa) is transforming lives through the power of sport. Last year, we delivered a remarkable increase of 289 competitions, bringing our total to 794 traditional and unified events. These opportunities are open to athletes aged eight and older with intellectual disabilities, and all training and competition are provided free of charge.beyond the medals, Special Olympics empowers athletes to develop essential life skills, build confidence, and forge lasting friendships. Our programs create a supportive community for athletes, families, and volunteers, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose.by providing access to sports and physical activity, we're not only improving the health and well-being of our athletes but also challenging perceptions and building a more inclusive society.
Healthy athletes is a cornerstone of Special Olympics, providing essential healthcare services to our athletes at no cost. Through seven specialized programs fit feet, fun fitness, opening eyes, health promotion, Special smiles, healthy hearing, and strong minds we address critical health needs and improve overall well-being. By offering podiatry, physical therapy, vision, dental, audiology, and mental health screenings, as well as health education, healthy athletes empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities to reach their full potential on and off the playing field.
Special Olympics unified sports is breaking down barriers and building inclusive communities. By bringing together individuals with and without intellectual disabilities as teammates, we're creating opportunities for friendship, understanding, and shared experiences. In 2023, sopa hosted an impressive 619 unified competitions, demonstrating the growing demand for these inspiring programs.our interscholastic unified sports program is experiencing remarkable growth, with a 126 increase in participating schools since the previous year. These partnerships are fostering a more inclusive school culture and empowering young people to become leaders in their communities.
Special Olympics Pennsylvania is committed to enhancing the health and fitness of our athletes. Through programs like athlete performance training, unified fitness, and athlete-led walking clubs, we are empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead more active and fulfilling lives. By incorporating fitness evaluations, health education, and inclusive training opportunities, we are not only improving athletic performance but also fostering overall well-being and independence.

Who funds Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wawa FoundationTo Support the Foundation Program Initiatives$260,574
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$128,965
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$97,500
...and 99 more grants received totalling $1,130,002

Personnel at SOPA

NameTitleCompensation
Matthew B. AaronPresident and Chief Executive Officer$230,995
Nate GarlandChief Operating Officer$156,950
Dan ReardonChief Financial Officer$154,538
Susan WylandAccounting Assistant$121,249
Tim KerrihardChief Development Officer$150,079
...and 30 more key personnel

Financials for SOPA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,387,746
Program services$2,615
Investment income and dividends$235,243
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-11,076
Net income from gaming activities$17,817
Net income from sales of inventory$2,931
Miscellaneous revenues$1,617
Total revenues$10,636,893

Form 990s for SOPA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-12990View PDF
2022-122023-09-12990View PDF
2021-122022-09-12990View PDF
2020-122021-09-10990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $22,463 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
October 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 24 new personnel
October 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 33 new grant, including a grant for $49,155 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Sports competitionsSports organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesSports
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2750 Blvd of the Generals 124
Norristown, PA 19403
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Montgomery County, PA
Website URL
specialolympicspa.org/ 
Phone
(610) 630-9450
Facebook page
specialolympicspa 
Twitter profile
@specialolympipa 
IRS details
EIN
23-2078543
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1970
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N70: Amateur Sports Competitions
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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