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Professional sports and athletic associations

There are 122professional sports leagues in the United States. Combined, these professional sports leaguesemploy 1,401 people, earn more than $853 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Job trends for Professional sports leagues

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
11
1-10
7
11-25
2
26-100
3
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of professional sports leagues

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
15
$250k to $1M
10
$1M to $5M
2
$5M to $25M
4
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
3
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Directory of professional sports leagues

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1-20 of 122

Move United (DSUSA)

The mission of Disabled Sports USA is to provide national leadership and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness through participation in community sports, recreation and educational programs.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
27
EIN
94-6174016
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United States Tennis Association Incorporated

USTA promotes and develops tennis, serving as the sport's national governing body, led by Michael McNulty III, headquartered in White Plains, NY.
Revenue
$424.6m
Assets
$798.1m
Employees
954
EIN
13-5459420
IRS type
501(c)(6)

USA Lacrosse

As the sport's national governing body, US Lacrosse provides national leadership, structure and resources to fuel the sport's growth and enrich the experience of participants.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$14.8m
Employees
192
EIN
52-1765246
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ATP World Tour

To serve as the governing body of the men's professional tennis circuit and lead creatively and professionally the worldwide growth of the men's professional game, building on the rich traditions of tennis and innovating.
Revenue
$259.5m
Assets
$397.0m
Employees
76
EIN
95-2833251
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Thoroughbred Racing Association

1. The NTRA is a broadly defined membership association charged with increasing the popularity, welfare and integrity of Thoroughbred breeding and racing. To promote and improve thoroughbred horseracing.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$18.1m
Employees
14
EIN
13-3985050
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Women's Tennis Association (WTA)

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is the global leader in women's professional sport, with more than 2,500 players representing 92 nations competing for a record $129 million in prize money at the WTA's 55 events and four Grand Slams in 33 countries.
Revenue
$114.0m
Assets
$114.3m
Employees
96
EIN
13-3792400
IRS type
501(c)(6)

NFL Player Care Foundation

The mission of the NFL Player Care Foundation is to provide relief to the disadvantaged and distressed, with preference for former players in the national football league, in order to improve their quality of life.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
0
EIN
26-1146632
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association

The Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association organizes marathons, promotes health benefits of running, supports local charities, and enhances community engagement through various events.
Revenue
$798.5k
Assets
$315.5k
Employees
7
EIN
16-1597919
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Athletes for Life Foundation

The Athletes for Life Foundation hosts a youth football camp and sponsors opportunities for youth and youth organizations. It operates under the umbrella of professional athletic leagues and is located in Goleta, CA.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$108.3k
Employees
10
EIN
95-4334996
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western States Endurance Run Foundation

The Western States Endurance Run Foundation organizes the oldest 100-mile trail race, promotes ultrarunning benefits, enhances trails, and conducts impactful medical research.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$507.4k
Employees
1
EIN
94-2902794
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pikes Peak Marathon

Premier Manitou Springs race with exceptional venue promoting fitness and testing physical limits. Approximately 800 runners for the Marathon and 1700 for the Ascent.
Revenue
$863.6k
Assets
$396.2k
Employees
4
EIN
74-2427295
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Assistance League of MinneapolisStPaul Paul

Volunteer-run nonprofit in Richfield, MN. Clothes and feeds local children, enhances education, supports community through programs including Operation School Bell and Assault Survivor KitsASK.
Revenue
$764.5k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
1
EIN
41-1736323
IRS type
501(c)(3)

USA Endurance Events of SD

USA Endurance Events of SD sponsors running events like the Jack and Jill Downhill Marathon and the San Diego Turkey Trot, with a mission to bring potable water to underserved countries using the net proceeds. They are located in Lakeside, CA.
Revenue
$781.1k
Assets
$215.0k
Employees
0
EIN
81-1954669
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan

Assistance League SE MI enriches community lives through programs including One-2-One tutoring, Creative Teaching funding, and Operation School Bell clothes.
Revenue
$754.9k
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
0
EIN
38-3181336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Velossimo Racing

Velossimo Racing is a professional sports or athletic association in Marble Falls, TX that was founded in 2007.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-5881640
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tennis and Education Endowment

Tennis and Education Endowment is a professional sports or athletic association in Charlotte, NC that was founded in 2005.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-2027644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Us Lacrosse / The Upstate Ny Chap of Us Lacrosse

Us Lacrosse / The Upstate Ny Chap of Us Lacrosse is a professional sports or athletic association in Syracuse, NY that was founded in 1992.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
16-1335523
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Splitsecond International

Splitsecond International is a professional sports or athletic association in Ellenwood, GA that was founded in 2008.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-1279642
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New York Ethio Athletic Association

New York Ethio Athletic Association is a professional sports or athletic association in Bronx, NY that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-3841198
IRS type
501(c)(3)

World Federation Rumble Baseball Association

World Federation Rumble Baseball Association is a professional sports or athletic association in Long Beach, CA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-2219669
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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