The Rinks Foundation
The Rinks Foundation reported $21.7 million in revenue and $22.8 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $84.32 went to program services, $15.58 to management and general costs and $0.10 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 84.0% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $200,751 (CONTROLLER). 3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $23MFor context, the median across 237 covered recreation & sports charities: $88.05 programs, $10.89 management, $1.06 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $22MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 84.3% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 15.6% | 10.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.01 | $0.05 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 13.0% | 25.2% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 84.0% | 61.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $200,751 | $365,322 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.88% | 2.14% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 4.6 | 14.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 5 of 5 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseHockey program - the rinks offer a variety of adult ice hockey and inline hockey programs and leagues for participants of all ages and ability levels. The rinks are home to thousands of adult hockey players, whether you are new to the sport and looking to play hockey for the first time or have been playing for years and looking to play in an elite level hockey league. The rinks has a program or league available for you. Youth leagues are home to over a thousand players from first time players to a aaa travel hockey player
Club travel hockey - ochc (orange county hockey club) and jr ice dogs are dedicated to the development of each young player and his or her work ethic, determination and commitment through the sport of hockey. We are committed to help our young hockey players achieve their aspirations and have fun while doing so. Our "a/b" teams offer a balance of skill development and competition in the southern california amateur hockey association "scaha" league as well as attend both local and regional tournaments. Tier ii "aa" players are offered skill development at a more complex level coupled with…
Figure skating - the skating academy develops the complete skater by training technique, artistry, and athleticism. We offer group-format on-ice classes in jumps, spins, and skating skills as well as off-ice classes in dance, strength & conditioning (s&c), and off-ice jump training. No matter your level, our classes provide a competitive and fun environment for skaters to learn and grow
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTROLLER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $192,717 | $0 | $8,034 | $200,751 |
| FIGURE SKATING DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $112,262 | $0 | $7,079 | $119,341 |
| GENERAL MANAGER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $105,624 | $0 | $5,407 | $111,031 |
3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Rinks Foundation (Part VII, line 2).
4 filings since FY2021 (2 mo.)
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b5 · 5 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aNo
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5383
- Volunteers Part I, line 629
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CPALOMAREZ Referee payroll service | $520,163 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
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Questions people ask
How much of The Rinks Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, The Rinks Foundation reported that 84.3% of its $22.8 million in expenses went to program services, 15.6% to management and general and 0.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Rinks Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Rinks Foundation reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $200,751, for the role of CONTROLLER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Rinks Foundation get its money?
Of $21.7 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 13.0% came from contributions and grants and 84.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Rinks Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 87-3601813 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202543219349320544 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202413209349315776 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202333179349308223 · read the filing
- FY2021 (2 mo.): Form 990 for the 2-month short period ending December 31, 2021, object 202243199349320229 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 87-3601813: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.