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Metro Phoenix USBC Association Inc

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 562584050 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE N70 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · www.phxusbc.org
revenue
$65K
expenses
$74K
net assets
$97K
employees
mission · from form 990

Membership Benefits Awards Scholarships Tournaments for approximately 7000 adult members and 200 youth members Local association for the National Governing Body for the Sport of Bowling This includes governing rules regulations and center certif

profile · synthesized from sources

Metro Phoenix USBC Association Inc is a local chapter of the United States Bowling Congress that supports youth and adult bowlers in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The organization administers leagues, tournaments, and scholarship programs for bowlers of all ages and skill levels. It promotes safe participation through the USBC Registered Volunteer Program and facilitates membership in national bowling programs.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Classified Masters & Princess Tournaments
Handicap bowling events for adult bowlers with averages at or below specified thresholds, held annually in January
Junior Gold Qualifier
Tournament event that allows youth bowlers to qualify for national Junior Gold championships
Ladies Championship
Annual women's bowling championship tournament held in March at AMF Desert Hills in Phoenix
Masters & Queens Tournaments
Scratch bowling events for top adult bowlers, held annually in January at Lakeview Lanes in Sun City
Metro Phoenix Youth Leagues
Youth bowling leagues for children ages 3-18 held at multiple locations including Bowlero Glendale, Let It Roll Bowl, and Uptown Alley, with skill levels from beginner to experienced
Metro Phoenix Youth Open
Annual youth bowling tournament held in January at various locations including Bowlero Glendale and AMF Desert Hills
Open Championship
Major annual bowling tournament for adult bowlers held in March at Bowlero Via Linda in Scottsdale
SMART Program
Scholarship program awarding funds to youth bowlers based on tournament performance and annual recognition of outstanding participants
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Youth Sports Tournaments & Showcases 12 activities
    • Operates Youth Bowling Leagues
      Operates multiple youth bowling leagues at various locations, including Let It Roll Bowl & Entertainment and Uptown Alley, catering to different skill levels and age groups.
    • Operating Youth Bowling Leagues
      The organization runs youth bowling leagues at multiple locations, such as Let It Roll Bowl & Entertainment and Uptown Alley, offering various divisions for different skill levels and age groups, including SMART Scholarship Leagues.
    • Operating Youth Bowling Leagues
      The organization runs youth bowling leagues at various locations like Let It Roll Bowl & Entertainment and Uptown Alley, offering different divisions (e.g., Half Pints, Keglers, Jr Majors, Majors, Minor League, Big League) for ages 3-18, including SMART Scholarship Leagues.
    • Operating Youth Bowling Leagues
      The organization runs youth bowling leagues at various locations like Let It Roll Bowl & Entertainment and Uptown Alley, offering different divisions (e.g., Half Pints, Keglers, Jr Majors, Majors, Minor League, Big League) for ages 3-18, including SMART Scholarship Leagues.
    • Organize Adult Bowling Tournaments
      Organizes and hosts a variety of adult bowling tournaments, including the BVL, Senior Open, Bowling Belles, Ladies Championship, Open Championship, Super Senior Masters, Senior Masters, Senior Queens, Classified Masters & Princess, and Masters & Queens tournaments, and posts unofficial results in PDF format within 7 days after the final day of each tournament.
    • Organize Youth Bowling Leagues
      Operates youth bowling leagues at various locations, including Let It Roll Bowl & Entertainment and Uptown Alley, offering different divisions for various skill levels (Half Pints, Keglers, Jr Majors, Majors, Minor League, Big League) and SMART Scholarship Leagues for ages 3-18.
    • Organize Youth Bowling Tournaments
      Organizes and hosts various youth bowling tournaments, including the Metro Phoenix Youth Open and Youth Royalty events, and posts unofficial results in PDF format within 7 days after the final day of each tournament.
    • Organizes Adult Bowling Tournaments
      Organizes various adult bowling tournaments, including the Senior Open and the Women's Championship, providing competitive opportunities for adult bowlers.
    • Organizes Youth Bowling Tournaments
      Organizes various youth bowling tournaments, including the Metro Phoenix Youth Open and the Youth Royalty event, providing competitive opportunities for young bowlers.
    • Organizing and Hosting Bowling Tournaments
      The organization plans and executes a variety of bowling tournaments for different age groups and skill levels, including youth, senior, women's, open, and classified events, such as the Metro Phoenix Youth Open, Senior Open, Bowling Belles, Ladies Championship, Open Championship, Super Senior Masters, Senior Masters, Senior Queens, Classified Masters & Princess, Masters & Queens, and Youth Royalty tournaments. They also post unofficial results for these tournaments in PDF format within 7 days.
    • Organizing and Hosting Bowling Tournaments
      The organization plans and executes a variety of bowling tournaments for different age groups and skill levels, including youth, senior, women's, and open championships, as well as specialized events like the BVL tournament and Masters & Queens tournaments. They also post unofficial results for these tournaments.
    • Organizing and Hosting Bowling Tournaments
      The organization plans and executes various bowling tournaments for different age groups and skill levels, including youth, senior, women's, open, and classified events, such as the Metro Phoenix Youth Open, Senior Open, Bowling Belles, Ladies Championship, Open Championship, Classified Masters & Princess, Masters & Queens, Super Senior Masters, Senior Queens, and Youth Royalty tournaments. They also post unofficial results for these tournaments.
  • Youth Sports Participation Scholarships 5 activities
    • Awards Scholarships to Youth Bowlers
      Offers scholarship opportunities to youth bowlers through tournaments and the SMART program, recognizing outstanding participants and tournament winners.
    • Provide Youth Bowling Scholarships
      Offers scholarship opportunities to youth bowlers through tournaments and annual awards, utilizing the SMART program to award scholarships to tournament winners and annually selected outstanding participants.
    • Providing Scholarship Opportunities for Youth Bowlers
      The organization offers scholarship opportunities to youth bowlers through tournaments and annual awards, utilizing the SMART program to award scholarships to tournament winners and annually selected outstanding participants.
    • Providing Scholarship Opportunities for Youth Bowlers
      The organization offers scholarship opportunities to youth bowlers through tournaments and annual awards, utilizing the SMART program to award scholarships to tournament winners and annually selected outstanding participants.
    • Providing Scholarship Opportunities for Youth Bowlers
      The organization offers scholarship opportunities to youth bowlers through tournaments and annual awards, utilizing the SMART program to manage and distribute these scholarships.
  • Veteran Reintegration and Comfort Support 4 activities
    • Support Veteran Programs
      Funds recreation therapy programs for veterans and active-duty military, addressing emotional and physical needs through sports, music, crafts, technology, and adaptive equipment for rehabilitation, and has provided over $53 million in grants to VA hospitals and clinics since 1942, including a $100,000 donation to fund tele-therapy programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Supporting Veterans through Financial Contributions and Programs
      The organization provides financial support to veterans and active-duty military by funding recreation therapy programs, donating to Vet Center programs, and contributing to VA hospitals and clinics. This includes specific donations for tele-therapy programs during the COVID-19 pandemic and historical efforts to bring wounded servicemen home.
    • Supporting Veterans through Financial Contributions and Programs
      The organization provides financial support to veterans and active-duty military by donating to VA hospitals and clinics, funding recreation therapy programs, and contributing to specific initiatives like tele-therapy programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Historically, they also raised funds for wounded servicemen and women.
    • Supporting Veterans through Financial Contributions and Programs
      The organization provides financial support to veterans and active-duty military personnel, including donations to VA hospitals and clinics, funding for recreation therapy programs, and contributions to specific initiatives like tele-therapy programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Facilitating Membership and Administrative Processes
      The organization provides applications for adult and youth memberships, board candidate applications, and forms for adult honor scores, tournament substitutes, and league operations (including handbooks, rules, and information sheets).
    • Facilitating Membership and Operational Resources
      The organization provides membership applications for adult and youth participants, offers an application for adult honor scores, and supplies resources and forms for league operations, including a handbook, suggested rules, and a league dues worksheet. They also provide a tournament substitute form and candidate applications for their board.
    • Provides Resources for League Operations
      Offers resources and forms for bowling league operations, including handbooks, suggested rules, and worksheets to assist league secretaries and participants.
    • Providing Resources for League Operations
      The organization offers various resources and forms to support bowling league operations, including a handbook, suggested rules, a secretaries information sheet, and a league dues worksheet.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$32K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$126K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$97K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Joseph Sharp Association Manager 40 $27K
relationships · 24

who they work with

  • AMF DESERT HILLS Partner — Certified bowling center
  • AMF PEORIA Partner — Certified bowling center
  • BELL REC LANES Partner — Certified bowling center
  • BOWLERO AVONDALE Partner — Certified bowling center
  • BOWLERO CHRISTOWN Partner — Certified bowling center
  • BOWLERO GLENDALE Partner — Certified bowling center
  • BOWLERO UNION HILLS Partner — Certified bowling center
  • BOWLERO VIA LINDA Partner — Certified bowling center
  • Bob Smith Foundation Partner — Co-sponsors a scholarship program with Metro Phoenix USBC Association Inc
  • Bowlero Glendale Partner — Hosts youth bowling leagues.
  • Combined Federal Campaign Partner — Member of the Combined Federal Campaign (#93325).
  • Department of Veteran Affairs Partner — Made a $100,000 donation to fund tele-therapy programs for veterans.
  • GreatNonprofits Partner — Earned a “Top-Rated” Nonprofit distinction from GreatNonprofits.
  • Independent Charities of America Partner — Recognized as one of “America’s Best Charities”.
  • LAKEVIEW LANES Partner — Certified bowling center
  • LET IT ROLL BOWL Partner — Certified bowling center
  • Let It Roll Bowl & Entertainment Partner — Hosts multiple youth bowling leagues in Glendale and Phoenix.
  • MAIN EVENT AVONDALE Partner — Certified bowling center
  • RH JOHNSON LANES Partner — Certified bowling center
  • UPTOWN ALLEY Partner — Certified bowling center
  • USBC Network — Provides USBC Adult and Youth Membership Applications, indicating an affiliation with the United States Bowling Congress.
  • United States Bowling Congress Network — Participates in the USBC Youth program and utilizes the USBC Registered Volunteer Program for youth safety.
  • Uptown Alley Partner — Hosts youth bowling leagues.
  • Vet Center Partner — Awarded a $100,000 grant to Vet Center, a national community-based counseling center program.