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
Personnel at Upward Sports
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Amie Busbee | Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer | $143,137 | 2024-04-04 |
Kevin Drake | Executive Director | $242,458 | 2023-09-30 |
Matthew Bradley | Director of Supply Chain | $103,364 | 2023-09-30 |
Nathan Holm | Former Director of Operations | $160,146 | 2022-09-30 |
Travis Vaughn | Director of Market Research | $102,438 | 2023-09-30 |
...and 10 more key personnel |
Financials for Upward Sports
Revenues | FYE 09/2023 | FYE 09/2022 | % Change |
---|
Total grants, contributions, etc. | $127,062 | $10,300,031 | -98.8% |
Program services | $431,886 | $675,026 | -36% |
Investment income and dividends | $319,009 | $90,656 | 251.9% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $286,778 | $-151,138 | 289.7% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $11,836,849 | $0 | 999% |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $6,618,922 | $5,911,628 | 12% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $16,155 | $5,120,619 | -99.7% |
Total revenues | $19,636,661 | $21,946,822 | -10.5% |
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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
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/Â
- 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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