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PHOENIX GAY FLAG FOOTBALL

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 475115208 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE R26 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Small ($100K-$1M) · pgffl.com
revenue
$119K
expenses
$101K
net assets
$64K
employees
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mission · from form 990

2.01 THE PURPOSE OF THE PGFFL IS TO ORGANIZE FLAG FOOTBALL GAMES AND LEAGUE ACTIVITIES FOR, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) COMMUNITY. THE PGFFL WILL FOSTER A SAFE POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT ON AND OFF THE FIELD THAT ENCOURAGES ATHLETIC COMPETITION, CAMARADERIE, AND COMMUNITY FOR ITS PARTICIPANTS. PGFFL WILL ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT INVOLVEMENT IN FLAG FOOTBALL GAMES AND TOURNAMENTS FOR ALL INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS IN THE PHOENIX METROPOLITAN AREA. TO MEET THIS OBJECTIVE, THE PGFFL SHALL STRIVE TO PROMOTE RECREATION, INCLUSION, EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, AND GOOD SPORTING CONDUCT. IT IS A FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE OF THE PGFFL THAT ALL ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL AND ATHLETIC, ARE CONDUCTED TO BE INCLUSIVE IN NATURE. NO INDIVIDUAL SHALL BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY OF THE LEAGUE'S ACTIVITIES ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONALITY, ETHNIC ORIGIN, POLITICAL BELIEFS, ATHLETIC ABILITY, PHYSICAL CHALLENGE, HIV STATUS, OR GENDER IDENTITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Phoenix Gay Flag Football League (PGFFL) is a recreational flag football league for the LGBTQ+ community in Arizona. Founded in 2005, it provides a safe and competitive environment for athletic competition and community building. As a 501(c)3 organization, PGFFL also strives to give back to the community through volunteer efforts, donations, and partnerships, aiming to break down stereotypes and educate the public about the LGBTQ+ community.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Open Division
Competitive 7-on-7 flag football for all players regardless of gender identity, welcoming all skill levels.
WTNB (Women, Trans & Non-Binary) Division
Flag football division designed for players who identify as women, trans, and/or non-binary, focusing on inclusion and competitive play.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Football and Cheer Programs 3 activities
    • Offer competitive flag football divisions for LGBTQ+ and allied communities
      Provides two competitive 7-on-7 flag football divisions: an Open Division open to all gender identities and skill levels, and a WTNB Division specifically for women, trans, and non-binary players to foster skill development and community connection.
    • Operate annual flag football league with two seasons
      Runs a recreational flag football league with two competitive seasons annually: a fall season from September to December on Friday nights and a spring season from February to May on Saturday mornings.
    • Operate competitive flag football leagues for LGBTQ+ and allied communities
      Runs a recreational flag football league with two competitive divisions—Open Division and WTNB Division—across two seasons annually (fall and spring), offering 7-on-7 gameplay in an inclusive environment. The league serves nearly 130 participants each year, with games held on Friday nights (September–December) and Saturday mornings (February–May).
  • Volunteer-Run Educational Programming 2 activities
    • Maintain nonprofit organizational governance
      Operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 2018, governed by a board of directors responsible for leadership and operations, and engages in community giving through volunteer efforts, donations, and partnerships.
    • Provide organizational leadership and nonprofit governance
      Maintains a board of directors responsible for overseeing organizational leadership, operations, and strategic direction. Has operated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 2018, supporting community engagement through volunteerism, donations, and partnerships.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Facilitate inclusive team formation through free agent and open draft process
      Conducts a free agent registration and open draft system each season to ensure equitable and inclusive team formation for all participants, regardless of skill level or background.
    • Host inclusive team formation process
      Conducts a free agent and open draft process each season to form teams, ensuring inclusive and equitable participation.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$119K
Contributions & grants$119K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$101K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$64K
Cash—
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Net assets$64K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +125.2%
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Meet Our Sponsors Partner — Sponsored by unnamed organizations listed under "Meet Our Sponsors" section
  • Phoenix Gay Flag Football League Partner — The page lists sponsors of the Phoenix Gay Flag Football League.