EIN 57-1031173

Upward Sports

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
95
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
Upward Sports is the world's largest Christian sports provider for youth athletics. Upward Sports provides valuable resources that aid in planning, training and executing first-class, organized, and detailed sports offerings.
Also known as...
Upward Unlimited
Total revenues
$19,636,661
2023
Total expenses
$7,952,467
2023
Total assets
$47,709,418
2023
Num. employees
95
2023

Program areas at Upward Sports

Upward Sports ("the Organization") exists to promote the discovery of Jesus through sports. The Organization helps Christian church leaders leverage the power of sport to serve their communities; using the universal language of sports as a platform for sharing the gospel and increasing their impact on the communities they serve. As a non-denominational Christian sports ministry provider, the Organization offers programs for young athletes from Kindergarten through High School. The Organization provides valuable resources that aid in planning, training, and executing first-class, organized, and detailed sports offerings. During the year ended September 30, 2023, the Organization partnered with more than 1,900 churches to offer sports leagues, camps and clinics, reaching 218,000 young athletes.
The Organization acquired Run for God, Inc. in July 2023. Run for God is a ministry dedicated to promoting faith and fitness by combining running with spiritual growth. The program offers training and support for individuals to improve their physical well-being while deepening their connection to their faith.

Who funds Upward Sports

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Endowment FoundationReligion$20,000

Personnel at Upward Sports

NameTitleCompensation
Amie BusbeeChief Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer$143,137
Kevin DrakeExecutive Director$242,458
Matthew BradleyDirector of Supply Chain$103,364
Nathan HolmFormer Director of Operations$160,146
Travis VaughnDirector of Market Research$102,438
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Upward Sports

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$127,062
Program services$431,886
Investment income and dividends$319,009
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$286,778
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$11,836,849
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$6,618,922
Miscellaneous revenues$16,155
Total revenues$19,636,661

Form 990s for Upward Sports

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-04-04990View PDF
2022-092023-02-07990View PDF
2020-092021-04-12990View PDF
2019-092020-10-19990View PDF
2018-092019-05-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from American Endowment Foundation
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Amateur sports clubsSports organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesReligionChildrenSports
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianNational levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
198 White Star Point
Spartanburg, SC 29301
Metro area
Spartanburg, SC
County
Spartanburg County, SC
Website URL
upward.org/ 
Phone
(864) 949-5700
IRS details
EIN
57-1031173
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N60: Amateur Sports Clubs, Leagues
NAICS code, primary
713990: Amateur Sports, Youth Sports, and Recreational Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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