irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $0EQUIPMENT: MANUFACTURERS ARE ABLE TO SUBMIT PADDLES AND BALLS FOR TESTING AND CERTIFICATION BY USA PICKLEBALL. NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, USA PICKLEBALL'S OFFICIAL, INDEPENDENT LAB PARTNER WORKS DIRECTLY WITH THE EQUIPMENT EVALUATION COMMITTEE (EEC) TO EVALUATE MANUFACTURERS' PROTOTYPES AND NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS. THE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM ENSURES THAT ONCE EQUIPMENT ENTERS THE MARKETPLACE, IT IS STILL MANUFACTURED TO THE STRICT SPECIFICATIONS NEEDED TO ENSURE A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR BOTH PLAYERS AND MANUFACTURERS.
- #2 $0PRODUCT SALES: USAP PROVIDES AFFORDABLE PORTABLE PICKLEBALL NET SYSTEMS TO QUICKLY SET UP VENUES AND PLAY THE SPORT OF PICKLEBALL. THE USAP STORE ALSO PROVIDES LOGO APPAREL, RULEBOOKS, INSTRUCTION BOOKS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES RELATED TO THE SPORT.
named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Golden Ticket Tournaments
Qualifying tournaments that allow amateur players to earn priority registration for the USA Pickleball National Championships by winning their bracket.
Player Rules Test
A 50-question test designed to assess players' knowledge of the basic rules of pickleball, available for players to take multiple times.
activities · 3 groups
what they do
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Pickleball Governance and Standards 14 activities
- Certifying pickleball refereesUSA Pickleball certifies pickleball referees to ensure fair play and adherence to official rules in sanctioned events.
- Certifying pickleball refereesUSA Pickleball certifies individuals to serve as pickleball referees.
- Certifying pickleball refereesUSA Pickleball certifies individuals to serve as official pickleball referees.
- Developing and implementing player skill rating and assessment systemsUSA Pickleball defines and categorizes pickleball skill levels, established the first nationwide official skill level scale, and integrates DUPR as an official rating system for tournaments. It also provides resources like self-assessment questionnaires and skill assessment sheets to help players understand and track their progress.
- Establishing and maintaining official pickleball rules and equipment standardsUSA Pickleball sets and publishes the official rules for pickleball, updated annually, and approves pickleball equipment by publishing an Equipment Standards Manual with specifications and testing details.
- Establishing and maintaining official pickleball rules and equipment standardsUSA Pickleball sets and updates the official rules for pickleball, publishing an annual rulebook. It also approves pickleball equipment and publishes an Equipment Standards Manual detailing rules, specifications, and testing for equipment.
- Establishing and maintaining official pickleball rules and equipment standardsUSA Pickleball sets and publishes the official rules for pickleball, updated annually, and approves pickleball equipment by publishing an Equipment Standards Manual with specifications and testing details.
- Providing courts and gear through the USA Pickleball Serves programUSA Pickleball provides courts and gear to support the growth and accessibility of pickleball through its Serves program.
- Providing educational resources and skill assessment toolsUSA Pickleball publishes blog posts and summaries on rules, techniques, and strategies. It also provides online tests, self-assessment questionnaires, and detailed skill assessment sheets to help players understand and improve their game, defining and categorizing skill levels from 1.0 to 5.5.
- Providing educational resources and skill assessment toolsUSA Pickleball publishes blog posts and summaries on rules, techniques, and strategies. It also offers online tests, self-assessment questionnaires, and detailed skill assessment sheets to help players understand rules and evaluate their skill levels.
- Providing educational resources and support for pickleball playersUSA Pickleball publishes blog posts and summaries on rules, techniques, and strategies, offers an online test for rule knowledge, and provides clinics for new players. It also supports ambassadors to promote local play and offers memberships with exclusive resources.
- Supporting local pickleball developmentThrough the USA Pickleball Serves program, the organization provides courts, gear, and clinics for new players. It also supports ambassadors to promote local play and offers memberships that provide eligibility for sanctioned events and exclusive resources.
- Supporting local pickleball developmentUSA Pickleball supports pickleball programs nationwide, provides courts and gear through its Serves program, offers clinics for new players, and supports ambassadors to promote local play.
- Supporting local pickleball development and community engagementThrough the USA Pickleball Serves program, the organization provides courts, gear, and clinics for new players. It also supports ambassadors to promote local play and offers memberships that provide eligibility for sanctioned events and exclusive resources.
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Pickleball Tournament & Skill Development Programs 6 activities
- Managing player rating and ranking systemsUSA Pickleball integrates DUPR as the official rating system for its tournaments, operates a Tiered Point System (TPS) to standardize competition, and awards points to players based on their performance in sanctioned events to determine eligibility for National Championships.
- Managing player rating and ranking systemsUSA Pickleball integrates DUPR as an official rating system for tournaments and uses a Tiered Point System (TPS) to reward players and standardize competition. These systems help determine player eligibility for national championships and track player progress.
- Sanctioning and organizing pickleball tournamentsUSA Pickleball sanctions tournaments, including Golden Ticket Tournaments which serve as qualifiers for the USA Pickleball National Championships, and organizes collegiate championships and qualifiers. These events utilize official rating systems and a Tiered Point System to standardize competition and determine player eligibility.
- Sanctioning and organizing pickleball tournamentsUSA Pickleball sanctions tournaments, including Golden Ticket Tournaments which serve as qualifiers for the USA Pickleball National Championships. It also organizes the APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships and various collegiate qualifiers.
- Sanctioning and organizing pickleball tournamentsUSA Pickleball sanctions tournaments, including Golden Ticket Tournaments which serve as qualifiers for the USA Pickleball National Championships. It also organizes the APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships and various Collegiate Qualifiers.
- Sanctioning and organizing pickleball tournamentsUSA Pickleball sanctions tournaments, including Golden Ticket Tournaments which serve as qualifiers for the USA Pickleball National Championships, and organizes the APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships and its qualifiers.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Managing player rating and ranking systemsUSA Pickleball operates the Tiered Point System (TPS) and integrates DUPR as an official rating system for its sanctioned tournaments and National Championships. This system standardizes player placement, ensures bracket fairness, and determines eligibility for national events.
- Providing educational resources and skill assessment toolsUSA Pickleball publishes blog posts and summaries on rules, techniques, and strategies, offers online tests and self-assessment questionnaires, and defines skill levels with detailed assessment sheets to help players track progress and find appropriate competition.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$4.56M
Contributions & grants$2.14M47%
Program service revenue$2.41M53%
Investment income$16K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.52M
Program expenses46%
Admin / overhead54%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.29M
Grants paid out$31K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.40M
Cash$1.40M
Investments$0
Liabilities$897K
Net assets$503K
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +228.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STUART UPSON | CEO | 40 | $233K |
| JUSTIN MALOOF | COO | 40 | $128K |
| CHARLES R MENKE | CMO | 40 | $106K |
| DANIAL ELLSWORTH | CFO | 40 | $68K |
board members · 7
- BOB FRANCESCHELLI — AT LARGE
- ERNIE MEDINA — BOARD VICE C
- MARK FABBRO — AT LARGE
- PHILIP BULLEN — AT LARGE
- ROBERT QUICKSILVER — BOARD CHAIR
- STEPHANIE RUSSELL — AT LARGE
- SUZANNE GUERIN — AT LARGE
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Apple App Partner — DUPR app available for download
- Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Partner — Partnering to serve and grow college pickleball across the United States.
- Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Partner — Partners with APP to host Golden Ticket Tournaments.
- DUPR Partner — Official Exclusive Rating System used across all USA Pickleball-Owned Events
- DUPR Partner — Uses DUPR as the official exclusive rating system for USA Pickleball-owned events.
- Google Play App Partner — DUPR app available for download
- National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Partner — Partnering to serve and grow college pickleball across the United States.
- Pickleball Brackets Partner — Uses Pickleball Brackets for tournament registration.
- Pickleball Den Partner — Uses Pickleball Den for tournament registration.
- Selkirk Sport Partner — Partnering to serve and grow college pickleball across the United States.
- Sport:80 Partner — Provides the membership portal for USA Pickleball, where members can access their TPS accounts.
- UTR Pickleball Rating Partner — One of two widely used ratings in pickleball, also valid for play in tournaments and assessing skill level.
- UTR Sports Ratings (UTR-P) Partner — Other rating system valid for play in tournaments and assessing skill level