NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER FOUNDATION

EIN: 411646516 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

BLAINE, MN

Total Revenue
$17,493,400
Total Expenses
$19,280,935
Total Assets
$20,506,875
Net Assets
$9,033,972
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
NEIL LADD
Phone
7637855600
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER FOUNDATION, founded in 1989, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $17.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $19.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AMATEUR SPORTS BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES AT THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER FOR OVER FOUR MILLION PEOPLE ANNUALLY RESULTING IN 85+ MILLION DOLLARS OF TOURISM ECONOMIC IMPACT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,964,971 Revenue: $7,070,187

FIELD SPORTS: YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAMS AND OTHER FIELD SPORTS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND PROVIDE ATHLETES, OF ALL LEVELS OF SKILL, OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALITY TRAINING, INSTRUCTION AND COMPETITION...

Read more

FIELD SPORTS: YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAMS AND OTHER FIELD SPORTS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND PROVIDE ATHLETES, OF ALL LEVELS OF SKILL, OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALITY TRAINING, INSTRUCTION AND COMPETITION. PARTICIPANTS IN TOURNAMENTS, CAMPS, CLINICS, LEAGUES, AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS ON A YEAR-ROUND BASIS. THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER FOUNDATION ALSO PROMOTES AND ORGANIZES INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES IN SPORTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LACROSSE, RUGBY, ULTIMATE, BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, GENERAL HEALTH AND FITNESS. THE INVESTMENT IN EMERGING SPORTS IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE NSC'S MISSION BECAUSE THESE SPORTS OFTEN APPEAL TO YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,214,663 Revenue: $5,956,750

ICE SPORTS: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES IN ICE SPORTS FOR YOUTH, INCLUDING MINNESOTA'S LARGEST FIGURE SKATING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, AS WELL AS LEAGUES AND TOURNAMENTS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS IN...

Read more

ICE SPORTS: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES IN ICE SPORTS FOR YOUTH, INCLUDING MINNESOTA'S LARGEST FIGURE SKATING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, AS WELL AS LEAGUES AND TOURNAMENTS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS IN HOCKEY ON A YEAR-ROUND BASIS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SPONSORS NUMEROUS OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SUCH AS COMPETITIONS, TRAINING, EDUCATION AND CLINICS. ALL OF THESE AMATEUR SPORTS PROGRAMS CONTRIBUTE TO THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH ATHLETICS. THE FOUNDATION PROGRAMS CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC STATUS OF THE LOCAL TWIN CITIES COMMUNITIES AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,511,940 Revenue: $1,911,651

GOLF: GOLF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND GOLF ACTIVITIES SERVING THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS ANNUALLY. OUR GOLF PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE LARGEST JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. UNIQUE...

Read more

GOLF: GOLF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND GOLF ACTIVITIES SERVING THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS ANNUALLY. OUR GOLF PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE LARGEST JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. UNIQUE PROGRAM SUCCESS INCLUDES PROGRAMMING FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS, GOLF FOR VETS AND FIVE HIGH SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAMS.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,063,147
Program Service Revenue $16,341,485
Investment Income $51,097
Other Revenue $37,671
TOTAL REVENUE $17,493,400

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $8,504,463
Fundraising Expenses $163,450
Program Expenses $16,958,228
Other Expenses $10,776,472
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,280,935

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $17,493,400 $16,693,895 +0.0%
Expenses $19,280,935 $17,266,286 +0.1%
Net Income $-1,787,535 $-572,391 +2.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
11
Employees
367
Volunteers
150

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$707,745
Total Directors
15
$409,377
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NEIL LADD DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$167,506 $10,853 $178,359
AL GOTTSCHALK VICE CHAIR (PART YEAR)/CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD JOHNSON CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$60,367 $0 $60,367
STEVE OLSON COO/SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$136,644 $34,007 $170,651
FRANK JACKSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA LACHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN HALLOCK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN REICH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONAH BERNDT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL BEGGIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT LOE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN TABOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM SANDERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRENT TUCKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MCCLELLAN CHAIR (PART YEAR) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHI BULLIS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$152,234 $1,924 $154,158
SARA SOLI CHIEF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$143,514 $696 $144,210
DARIN THOMPSON DIRECTOR OF SPORTS SERVICES 40.00
Highest
$120,533 $0 $120,533
PETER CARLSON ICE ARENA OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$118,864 $0 $118,864
THOMAS KIRKLAND DIRECTOR OF GOLF 40.00
Highest
$107,220 $0 $107,220
ROBERT WEBER EQUIPMENT MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$106,499 $0 $106,499
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $17,493,400 $19,280,935 $20,506,875 $-1,787,535
2023 $16,693,895 $17,266,286 $23,534,952 $-572,391
2022 $15,169,264 $16,871,301 $26,138,517 $-1,702,037
2021 $17,022,739 $14,614,865 $27,150,165 $2,407,874
2020 $9,280,636 $10,780,243 $25,011,258 $-1,499,607
2019 $16,085,782 $16,681,149 $23,334,048 $-595,367
2018 $27,079,184 $15,883,242 $24,365,552 $11,195,942
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Minnesota Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER FOUNDATION with other nonprofits in Minnesota and across the country.