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UNITED STATES HANDBALL ASSOCIATION

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 366098726 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE N6XZ · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.ushandball.org
revenue
$769K
expenses
$472K
net assets
$3.0M
employees
4
volunteers
30
program ratio
64%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE THE GAME OF HANDBALL THROUGH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING JUNIOR, COLLEGIATE, AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL TOURNAMENTS, DEVELOPING MEMBERSHIP, PUBLISHING HANDBALL MAGAZINE, MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE WEBSITE, PROVIDING HANDBALL GEAR/MERCHANDISE AND MAINTAINING THE HANDBALL HALL OF FAME.

profile · synthesized from sources

The United States Handball Association (USHA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and developing the sport of handball across the United States. It organizes national tournaments, including the annual Collegiate Nationals, and provides scholarships and awards to collegiate athletes. The USHA serves players from various colleges and universities, fostering a competitive environment and community engagement.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Collegiate Nationals
Annual tournament that showcases top collegiate handball players from across the United States and Ireland.
Scholarship Program
Awards scholarships to collegiate athletes who contribute to the sport by teaching handball to others.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Youth Sports Participation Scholarships 6 activities
    • Award Scholarships and Recognition for Handball Players and Coaches
      The organization provides various scholarships to collegiate athletes, including the Mardak Scholarship, Team Aware Scholarship, and Dave Chapman Scholarship, recognizing academic achievement, sportsmanship, and dedication to handball. They also present awards for sportsmanship, most improved players, and coach of the year, and honor All-American and All-Tournament players.
    • Present Awards and Recognition
      The organization recognizes individuals for their contributions to handball through various awards, including volunteer of the year, sportsmanship, most improved player, newcomer, MVP, and coach of the year awards, as well as honoring Hall of Fame inductees and All-American/All-Tournament players.
    • Present Awards and Recognition
      The organization recognizes individuals for their contributions to handball through various awards, including volunteer of the year, sportsmanship, MVP, most improved player, coach of the year, and lifetime service awards, as well as honoring All-American and All-Tournament players.
    • Presenting Awards and Recognition
      The organization presents various awards to individuals for their achievements, sportsmanship, and contributions to handball, including Volunteer of the Year, Sportsmanship Awards, MVP Awards, Most Improved Awards, Coach of the Year, and recognition for All-American and All-Tournament players.
    • Provide Scholarships for Collegiate Handball Players
      The organization awards scholarships, such as the Mardak Scholarship, Team Aware Scholarship, and Dave Chapman Scholarship, to collegiate athletes who play handball, teach the sport, or have been affected by cancer, supporting their education and involvement in handball.
    • Providing Scholarships for Collegiate Athletes
      The organization awards scholarships, such as the Mardak Scholarship, Team Aware Scholarship, and Dave Chapman Scholarship, to collegiate athletes who participate in handball, with some scholarships specifically supporting students who teach handball to others or are affected by cancer.
  • Charity Golf Tournament 4 activities
    • Fundraise for Community Programs
      The organization raises funds through its tournaments to support community initiatives, such as contributing to pro prize pools for elite competitions and providing summer camp scholarships for special-needs campers.
    • Fundraise for Community Support
      The organization raises funds through events like the Vic Hershkowitz & USHA Masters Doubles tournament to support community initiatives, such as providing summer camp scholarships for special-needs campers.
    • Fundraise for Community Support Programs
      The organization raises funds through events like the Vic Hershkowitz & USHA Masters Doubles tournament to support summer camp scholarships for special-needs campers at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center.
    • Fundraising for Community Support
      The organization raises funds through tournaments to support community initiatives, such as providing summer camp scholarships for special-needs campers.
  • Youth Sports Tournaments & Showcases 3 activities
    • Organize and Host Handball Tournaments and Championships
      The organization plans, promotes, and executes various handball tournaments and championships across different skill levels, age groups, and formats (e.g., singles, doubles, 3-wall, 4-wall), including national, regional, and state-level events, often in partnership with local clubs and universities. These events include player registration, competition management, and ensuring a minimum number of matches for participants.
    • Organize and Host Handball Tournaments and Championships
      The organization plans, promotes, and executes various handball tournaments and championships across different skill levels, age groups, and formats (e.g., singles, doubles, 3-wall, 4-wall), including national, regional, and state-level events, often in partnership with local clubs and universities. These events include player registration, competition management, and ensuring a minimum number of matches for participants.
    • Organizing and Hosting Handball Tournaments
      The organization organizes and hosts numerous handball tournaments across various skill levels, age groups, and divisions, including national championships, regional championships, and masters tournaments. These events often feature singles and doubles categories, and some include modified play formats for junior or novice players.
  • Youth Hockey Skills Development Programs 3 activities
    • Provide Youth and Novice Handball Programs
      The organization offers specific divisions and programs for junior and novice players, including instructional sessions, modified play with special rules, and "fun" divisions to introduce new or younger players to the sport. They also host junior clinics and offer free participation in tournaments for juniors and full-time students.
    • Provide Youth and Novice Handball Programs
      The organization offers specific divisions and programs for junior and novice players, including instructional sessions, modified play formats, and free participation in tournaments for juniors and full-time students, aiming to introduce new players to the sport.
    • Supporting Youth Handball Development
      The organization hosts junior clinics to provide instruction to young players and offers free participation in tournaments for juniors and full-time students, aiming to introduce and develop new talent in the sport.
  • Professional Handball Tournament Production & Broadcasting 2 activities
    • Contribute to Professional Prize Pools
      The organization contributes financially to professional prize pools for elite handball competitions, such as the USHA Hall of Fame Tournament & Race 4 Eight (R48) Pre-Qualifier, to support professional players.
    • Support Professional Handball
      The organization contributes financially to the prize pools of professional handball tournaments, such as the Race 4 Eight (R48) Pre-Qualifier, to support elite competition.
  • Youth Sports Officiating Training 1 activity
    • Support Junior and Collegiate Handball Players
      The organization offers specific divisions and instruction for junior and novice players, hosts junior clinics, provides free tournament participation for juniors and full-time students, and awards scholarships to collegiate athletes who teach handball to others or are affected by cancer.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$769K
Contributions & grants$239K31%
Program service revenue$167K22%
Investment income$282K37%
Other revenue$81K
expenses
Total expenses$472K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$247K
Grants paid out$66K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.18M
Cash$704K
Investments$2.23M
Liabilities$129K
Net assets$3.05M
Liquid reserves74.5 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MATTHEW KRUEGER EXECUTIVE DI 40 $83K
VERN ROBERTS PRIOR EXEC. 40 $58K
board members · 16
  • ALETHIA MENDEZ-CABA — DIRECTOR
  • BEN VAN ARSDALE — DIRECTOR
  • BOB DEVLEMING — DIRECTOR
  • CARL PORTER JR — DIRECTOR
  • DENIS HOGAN — VICE PRESIDE
  • JARED VALE — DIRECTOR
  • KYLE KLOSS — DIRECTOR
  • LEAANN MARTIN — PRESIDENT
  • MATT JORGENSEN — DIRECTOR
  • QUINN FOLEY — DIRECTOR
  • RALPH FREGOSO — DIRECTOR
  • ROB NICHOLS — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE BIRRELL — TREASURER
  • TERRY NETT — DIRECTOR
  • TOM SOVE — SECRETARY
  • TRACY EUBANKS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 30

who they work with

  • Alten Handball Foundation Funder — Provides generosity to significantly reduce entry fees for the Oregon State Doubles Handball Championships.
  • Alten Handball Foundation Partner — Partnered for the 2026 Oregon State Doubles Handball Championships.
  • Bracket Ace Partner — Publishes tournament draws and results live.
  • Colorado Handball Association Partner — Conducted the 2026 Colorado State Singles Tournament.
  • Costigan Youth Handball Partner — Provides funding for free participation of juniors and full-time students in the tournament.
  • David Posnack JCC Partner — Hosts the Vic Hershkowitz & USHA Masters Doubles tournament and receives proceeds for summer camp scholarships for special-needs campers.
  • Downtown Athletic Club Partner — Serves as the venue for the 2026 Alten Handball Foundation Oregon State Doubles Handball Championships.
  • Eugene Handball Association Partner — Hosted the 2026 Oregon State Doubles Handball Championships.
  • Eugene Handball Association Partner — Hosts the 2026 Alten Handball Foundation Oregon State Doubles Handball Championships.
  • Greg Burns Funder — Event sponsor and USHA Southeast Board member
  • Karl Lady Funder — Event sponsor
  • Mann Meats Partner — Food truck providing food during the 73rd USHA Collegiate Nationals.
  • Missouri State Handball Association Partner — Provided support for the 2026 USHA Masters Singles and Missouri State Singles Championships.
  • National Handball Center Partner — Primary venue for the 73rd USHA Collegiate Nationals.
  • St. Ann Community Center Partner — Additional venue for matches during the 73rd USHA Collegiate Nationals.
  • The University of Texas at Austin Partner — Provided venues (Gregory Gym and UT Recreational Sports Center) for the 2026 Southwest Regional Championships
  • The Vic Committee Partner — Organizes the Vic Hershkowitz & USHA Masters Doubles tournament.
  • Tim Murray Funder — Event sponsor
  • Tucson Racquet Club Partner — Hosted the 2026 USHA Hall of Fame Tournament & Race 4 Eight (R48) Pre-Qualifier.
  • Tucson Racquet Club Partner — Hosted the Junior Nationals banquet.
  • Tucson Racquet Club Partner — Hosts the Hall of Fame event.
  • USHA Board of Directors Partner — Oversees various committees and initiatives to promote and develop handball.
  • United States Handball Hall of Fame Partner — Players visited the Hall of Fame after the banquet to explore the sport's history, equipment, and trophies.
  • University of Texas Handball Team Partner — Hosted the 2026 Southwest Regional Championships
  • University of Texas Handball Team Partner — Hosted the 2026 Southwest Regional Championships.
  • ValeU Group Partner — Provided support for the 2026 USHA Masters Singles and Missouri State Singles Championships.
  • WPH Partner — Powered the 2026 Oregon State Doubles Handball Championships.
  • WPH Partner — Powers the 2026 Alten Handball Foundation Oregon State Doubles Handball Championships.
  • World Players of Handball Partner — Collaborated on the 2026 USHA Hall of Fame Tournament & Race 4 Eight (R48) Pre-Qualifier, including contributing to the pro prize pool.
  • Zamba USA Funder — Event sponsor