Financial Transparency
National Boosters Foundation is built on public trust. This page discloses our legal status, fee structure, fund disbursement process, tax filings, and leadership — so every team, donor, and partner knows exactly how we operate.
National Boosters Foundation is a National Division of Arizona Boosters Foundation, Inc.
National Boosters Foundation (NBF) is the national operating division of Arizona Boosters Foundation, Inc., an Arizona nonprofit corporation. NBF conducts all fundraising, donor relations, and program activity under the 501(c)(3) determination and EIN 39-3080525 held by Arizona Boosters Foundation, Inc. NBF does not have a separate EIN or independent nonprofit registration.
All legal, financial, and tax reporting obligations belong to Arizona Boosters Foundation, Inc. NBF operates as a brand and program division, not as a separate legal entity. When donors make tax-deductible contributions through NBF campaigns, they are contributing to Arizona Boosters Foundation, Inc. under EIN 39-3080525.
For full financial disclosures of the parent organization, see arizonaboostersfoundation.org/financials.html.
Organization Details
All legal entity details belong to the parent organization, Arizona Boosters Foundation, Inc.
| Legal Name | Arizona Boosters Foundation, Inc. (parent of National Boosters Foundation) |
| Operating Division | National Boosters Foundation (NBF) |
| Entity Type | Arizona Nonprofit Corporation |
| Tax-Exempt Status | 501(c)(3) Public Charity |
| EIN (all NBF activity) | 39-3080525 (Arizona Boosters Foundation, Inc.) |
| ACC Business ID | 23847262 |
| Founded | 2025 |
| Principal Address | 683 N Tiago Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85233 |
| Good Standing | Active & In Good Standing (Arizona Corporation Commission) |
| IRS Determination Letter | Available upon request. Verify status at apps.irs.gov/app/eos using EIN 39-3080525. |
| AZ Charitable Registration | Not applicable. Arizona's charitable solicitation registration requirement (A.R.S. Title 44, Ch. 19) was repealed in 2013. Organization is registered with the ACC under file 23847262. |
How the Money Works
Every dollar that flows through NBF is accounted for. Here is exactly what we charge and what goes to your team.
| Program | Your Team Keeps | NBF Keeps | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donation Campaign | 95% of donations raised | 5% admin fee | Covers platform costs, tax receipt processing, and 501(c)(3) umbrella administration |
| Ripped Jerky Fundraiser | 40% of each sale (team profit) | $0 | NBF earns nothing on product sales. Sell at $10/bag, team keeps $4 (40%). Ripped Jerky processes, ships, and handles inventory. |
| Gold Athletics Gold Card | $12.50 per $25 card sold | $0 | NBF earns nothing on card sales. Teams sell $25 cards and keep $12.50 per card. Buyers save money at local businesses all year. |
| Direct Donations to NBF | N/A | 100% | Donations made directly to National Boosters Foundation (not to a team campaign) are used entirely for nonprofit programs, operations, and team support. |
Our 5% admin fee on Donation Campaigns is the only fee NBF charges. It covers Zeffy platform processing, IRS compliance, tax receipt issuance, and administrative costs of operating our 501(c)(3) umbrella for qualifying teams nationwide. We do not take a cut from product fundraisers (Ripped Jerky or Gold Card).
How Teams Receive Their Funds
Campaign proceeds are collected through our Zeffy platform and disbursed to qualifying teams on a weekly deposit cycle. Once funds clear, NBF disburses them within 3 business days by ACH transfer or check, payable to the team, school, league, or designated organization account.
Teams must complete a simple intake form and provide payment details before funds can be released. If you have questions about your campaign disbursement, contact us at contact@boostersfoundation.org.
- Platform: Zeffy (no-fee donation processing for nonprofits)
- Deposit cycle: Weekly
- Disbursement timeline: Within 3 business days of funds clearing
- Payment methods: ACH or check
- Payable to: Team, school, league, or organization account
Form 990-N Disclosure
As a new nonprofit with gross receipts under $50,000 annually, Arizona Boosters Foundation, Inc. (parent of National Boosters Foundation) files a Form 990-N (e-Postcard) with the IRS each year. This filing confirms our tax-exempt status but does not require detailed financial disclosures.
You can verify our tax-exempt status and filing history at any time through the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search tool at apps.irs.gov/app/eos using EIN 39-3080525.
For detailed financial questions not answered on this page, contact us directly. We are committed to full transparency with our teams, donors, and partners.
Board of Directors
National Boosters Foundation (and its parent, Arizona Boosters Foundation, Inc.) is governed by a volunteer board committed to youth sports access, financial accountability, and community impact.
What Donors and Sponsors Can Deduct
All contributions through National Boosters Foundation campaigns are made to Arizona Boosters Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 39-3080525. Receipts are issued in that name. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The deductible amount may be reduced by the value of goods, services, advertising, or other benefits received.
Gifts where you receive nothing in return. A straightforward donation, where the donor receives no goods or services back, is generally deductible in full. Donors receive a written acknowledgment.
Payments where you receive something back. If you receive goods or services in exchange for a payment — an event ticket, a meal, an auction item, merchandise, advertising — only the amount you paid above the fair market value of those benefits may be deductible. For payments over $75 that are partly a contribution and partly for goods or services, we provide the written disclosure statement the IRS requires.
Business sponsorships. The IRS distinguishes a qualified sponsorship acknowledgment — a sponsor’s name, logo, and neutral recognition — from advertising, which involves qualitative claims, pricing, or calls to action. Payments for advertising, marketing exposure, introductions, or products and services received may be non-deductible as a charitable contribution, or deductible only in part. Sponsors may be able to treat such payments as an ordinary business expense instead. See our business partnerships page.
Product fundraisers are purchases, not gifts. Buying jerky, a discount card, or other merchandise through an NBF fundraiser is a purchase. These payments are generally not deductible as charitable contributions.
We do not provide tax advice. The information on this page is general and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Whether any particular payment is deductible depends on your own circumstances, including whether you itemize deductions. Please consult a qualified tax advisor. You can verify our tax-exempt status at apps.irs.gov/app/eos using EIN 39-3080525.
How We Prevent Favoritism in Awards
We distribute funds to teams and, in the future, intend to award scholarships to individual student-athletes. Because this is a small organization, we hold ourselves to written rules about who may receive an award and how those decisions are made.
Who cannot receive an award. Directors, employees, and their immediate family members are not eligible to receive scholarships or other individual awards. This rule has no exceptions and is not waivable by the board.
Recusal. Any reviewer who has a personal relationship with an applicant must disclose that relationship and recuse themselves from that applicant’s review. Disclosure is required even when the reviewer believes they can be impartial.
Written records. The reasons for each award decision are documented in writing and retained, so that any decision can be reviewed after the fact.
No donor-directed individual gifts. We do not accept donations earmarked for a specific named individual. As the recipient nonprofit, Arizona Boosters Foundation, Inc. retains legal discretion and control over donated funds, which is an IRS requirement for tax-deductible charitable giving. Donors and sponsors cannot select or direct who receives an award.
Current status of the scholarship program: NBF is not currently accepting scholarship applications or nominations. We are building the scholarship fund through community fundraising, and no opening date has been set. Our review committee is presently composed of board members. Before we accept a first application, we will publish written eligibility requirements, a written scoring rubric including financial-need and community-impact criteria, fixed application and decision dates, and the composition of the review committee. See our scholarship fund page for current status.
We’re an Open Book.
If you have financial questions not answered here, reach out directly. We’re committed to full transparency with every team, donor, and partner who trusts us.