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Seattle Adaptive Sports

To empower people with physical disabilities to push beyond their limits and reach their full potential through sports.

Seattle, WA EIN 911427334 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Seattle Adaptive Sports

To provide support programs to youth and adults with disabilities. Sports include basketball with local and national competitions for over 200 persons. To provide support programs to youth and adults with disabilities in sled hockey and other sports includinglocal and national competitions for over 200 persons.

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

To empower people with physical disabilities to push beyond their limits and reach their full potential through sports.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Sports & Recreation
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United States
Program spending This charity: 52%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 12.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.52
Program expenses$0.52 ($158,576)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Seattle Adaptive Sports is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 911427334. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $130K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Seattle Adaptive Sports has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 90/100.

Seattle Adaptive Sports is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Seattle Adaptive Sports has $130K in annual revenue. It allocates 52% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for sports & recreation charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $725K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Seattle Adaptive Sports is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $130K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Seattle Adaptive Sports. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Seattle Adaptive Sports has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 52% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To provide support programs to youth and adults with disabilities. Sports include basketball with local and national competitions for over 200 persons. To provide support programs to youth and adults with disabilities in sled hockey and other sports includinglocal and national competitions for over 200 persons. Seattle Adaptive Sports is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: Seattle Adaptive Sports's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 52% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of $130K is below the peer average of $725K.

Yes, donations to Seattle Adaptive Sports are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Seattle Adaptive Sports is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911427334, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
52% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

BE
Ben Chao
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Antonio R•••••
Board Member at Large
BE
Ben C•••
Treasurer
BE
Benjamin C•••
TREASURER
CH
Cheryl K••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
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Henry Y•••••••••
Board Memer at Large
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Jennifer W•••••••
PRESIDENT
JE
Jenn W•••••••
President
JI
Jill E••••••
Board Memer at Large
SA
Sawyer C••••••
Secretary
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Seattle Adaptive Sports This page 86 $129,745 52%
National Junior Basketball 93 $366,628 100%
Fishers Area Swimming Tigers Inc 93 $847,192 96%
National Junior Basketball 90 $128,259 100%
Mansfield Girls Softball Association 90 $130,251 90%
Team Elmhurst Soccer Club 90 $830,473 92%
USA Swimming Inc 90 $192,697 100%
Naperville Little League Baseball 89 $512,202 95%
Glacier Hockey Association Inc 89 $345,356 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 29 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Seattle Adaptive Sports

What is Seattle Adaptive Sports?
Seattle Adaptive Sports is a sports & recreation supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Seattle, United States. To provide support programs to youth and adults with disabilities. Sports include basketball with local and national competitions for over 200 persons. To provide support programs to youth and adults with disabilities in sled hockey and other sports includinglocal and national competitions for over 200 persons.
When was Seattle Adaptive Sports founded?
Seattle Adaptive Sports was founded in 2003.
Who leads Seattle Adaptive Sports?
Ben Chao serves as Treasurer.
Where is Seattle Adaptive Sports located?
Headquartered in Seattle, United States.
What is Seattle Adaptive Sports's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 52% of expenses go to program services.
Is Seattle Adaptive Sports trustworthy?
Seattle Adaptive Sports has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Seattle Adaptive Sports's registration number?
IRS EIN: 911427334.
What is Seattle Adaptive Sports's website?
https://www.seattleadaptivesports.org/