UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING INC

EIN 31-0999051 · Recreation & Sports (N67Z)

What they do

USMS MISSION is to EMPOWER ADULTS to IMPROVE THEIR LIVES THROUGH SWIMMING.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $77.40 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders24 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

81.04%of revenue went to mission work77.4% of expenses · Program services

$104.77spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

23.73%of revenue went to management and office costs22.6% of expenses

$1.49in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

6.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $222,820 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $332,396 for LOWRY DAWSON HUGHES IV (CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$4,669,635

Mission workProgram services$3,784,46681.04% of revenue77.4% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$1,107,98923.73% of revenue22.6% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$4,892,455104.77% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 77.4% mission · 22.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.77% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 81.4% mission · 17.6% management · 0.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 109.28% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 79.9% mission · 19.1% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 111.75% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 86.1% mission · 12.8% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.28% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 83.3% mission · 12.5% management · 4.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 90.81% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 87.7% mission · 9.8% management · 2.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.99% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 87.4% mission · 10.2% management · 2.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 93.68% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 88.2% mission · 9.2% management · 2.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.52% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$4,669,635

Expenses$4,892,455

Annual shortfall $222,820 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$3,784,466 · 77.4% of expenses

Management and office costs$1,107,989 · 22.6% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$4,669,635

Expenses$4,892,455

Assets$7,275,189

Income$6,156,197

Contributions$301,638

Mission work (program services)$3,784,466

Grants given$126,389

Average grant$14,043

Management and general$1,107,989

Stocks and bonds$3,616,745

Accounting fees$32,100

Investing fees$28,432

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

LOWRY DAWSON HUGHES IVCEO · 40 hrs/week $332,396Base $297,664 · Other $34,732

GARY KEEHNERCONTROLLER · 40 hrs/week $164,532Base $147,588 · Other $16,944

KYLE B DEERYCMO · 40 hrs/week $159,509Base $138,867 · Other $20,642

JONATHAN DEWITT ECKERTSR. DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $152,855Base $117,185 · Other $35,670

WILLIAM EDWARD BRENNER JRSR. DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $147,946Base $128,052 · Other $19,894

JESSICA REILLYSR. DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $135,463Base $119,788 · Other $15,675

BRIAN ROBBINSHEAD OF GROWN UP SWIMMING · 40 hrs/week $129,676Base $120,000 · Other $9,676

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (24)

LOWRY DAWSON HUGHES IVCEO

GARY KEEHNERCONTROLLER

KYLE B DEERYCMO

JONATHAN DEWITT ECKERTSR. DIRECTOR

WILLIAM EDWARD BRENNER JRSR. DIRECTOR

JESSICA REILLYSR. DIRECTOR

BRIAN ROBBINSHEAD OF GROWN UP SWIMMING

ED COATESPRESIDENT

SUSAN EHRINGERAT LARGE DIRECTOR

SUE NUTTYAT LARGE DIRECTOR

ROBIN SMITHVP OF PROGRAMS

PETER GUADAGNIIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

PAIGE BUEHLERAT LARGE DIRECTOR

BRITTA OLEARYAT LARGE DIRECTOR

KRIS WINGENROTHAT LARGE DIRECTOR

KENNY BRISBINVP COMMUNITY SRVCS

KATIE KENYONLEGAL COUNSEL

JULIE DUSSLIEREVP OF ADMINISTRATION

CARRIE STOLARSECRETARY

JOHN KINGAT LARGE DIRECTOR

JILL GELLATLYTREASURER

JEFF COMMINGSAT LARGE DIRECTOR

CHARLES COCKRELLAT LARGE DIRECTOR

CRYSTIE MCGRAILVP LOCAL OPERATIONS

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1984
Location: 8388 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL 221, SARASOTA, FL 34238-2934
County: Sarasota
In care of: TEDDY DECKER
Primary officer: TEDDY DECKER, TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(941) 556-6271

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: KERKERING BARBERIO & CO
NTEE classification: Recreation & Sports (N67Z)
Grant-giving organization: Yes