EIN 59-2229691

World Sports

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
State
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
World Sports encourages and stimulates national sports ministries in all countries by funding sports ministry training conferences globally. These trainings, which range from five days to three months, equip sport and play leaders with the skills necessary to serve children, youth, and competitive athletes. Additionally, World Sports offers miscellaneous program services that provide additional funds to promote sports development.
Total revenues
$2,351,264
2023
Total expenses
$2,390,356
2023
Total assets
$3,926,102
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at World Sports

World Sports funds Sports ministry training conferences internationally and in the usa. The five day to three month trainings are for sport and play leaders to learn to serve children, youth and competitive athletes. The trainings also teach athletes and community groups how to serve their city during regional and global Sports events. The structured trainings provides certification of outcomes. Over 75,000 are trained annually.
Other program services - miscellaneous program services that provided additional funds to encourage Sports development in all countries.

Grants made by World Sports

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Revival SportSports Outreach$196,000
All4one IncorporatedSports Outreach$100,000

Who funds World Sports

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncSupport$1,376,500
Enduring FruitLeadership / Sports Training$320,000
Marjorie R. Lindsey Charitable Foundation TrustGeneral Operating$120,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at World Sports

NameTitleCompensation
Edward P WaxerPresident$176,176
Cary DrakeVice President$0
Austin CarrCorresponding Secretary$0
Hugh MorrisTreasurer / Officer$0
Ross CarrierPast Treasurer$0

Financials for World Sports

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,204,210
Program services$38,997
Investment income and dividends$59,764
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$48,293
Total revenues$2,351,264

Form 990s for World Sports

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-09990View PDF
2022-122023-11-08990View PDF
2021-122022-10-04990View PDF
2020-122021-07-12990View PDF
2019-122021-01-28990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $120,000 from Marjorie R. Lindsey Charitable Foundation Trust
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $1,376,500 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Capstone Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Sports competitionsSports organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesSports
Characteristics
ReligiousProvides grantsOperates internationallyTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 2607
Bonita Springs, FL 34133
Metro area
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
County
Lee County, FL
Phone
(239) 273-4112
IRS details
EIN
59-2229691
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N70: Amateur Sports Competitions
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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