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Shockwave Sports Association

Youth sports organization that offers kids the opportunity to play select softball, baseball, basketball, and more.

Waterloo, NE EIN 853014337 · IRS
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65
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Shockwave Sports Association

Youth sports

Headquarters
Waterloo, NE
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

Youth sports organization that offers kids the opportunity to play select softball, baseball, basketball, and more.

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: 100%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 91

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($159,636)
100% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Shockwave Sports Association is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Waterloo, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 853014337. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for sports & recreation charities in United States. The organization reports $163K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Shockwave Sports Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 90/100.

Shockwave Sports Association is located in Waterloo, NE, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Shockwave Sports Association has $163K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Shockwave Sports Association 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 small organization. It has $163K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Shockwave Sports Association. 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.

Shockwave Sports Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the Shockwave Sports Association profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: Shockwave Sports Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of $163K is below the peer average of $725K.

Yes, donations to Shockwave Sports Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Shockwave Sports Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 853014337, 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
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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John Landauer
Officer

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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John L•••••••
OFFICER
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John M L•••••••
PRES.
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Shockwave Sports Association This page 65 $162,625 100%
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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 6 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

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 Shockwave Sports Association

What is Shockwave Sports Association?
Shockwave Sports Association is a sports & recreation supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Waterloo, United States. Youth sports
Who leads Shockwave Sports Association?
John Landauer serves as Officer.
Where is Shockwave Sports Association located?
Headquartered in Waterloo, United States.
What is Shockwave Sports Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Shockwave Sports Association trustworthy?
Shockwave Sports Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial 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 Shockwave Sports Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 853014337.