Houston Synchrostars is located in Sugar Land, TX. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (N67) the organization is classified as: Swimming & Other Water Recreation, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Synchrostars is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 07/2024, Houston Synchrostars generated $287.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $261.3k during the year ending 07/2024. While expenses have increased by 13.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLIC CHARITY. SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SWIMMERS TO LEARN AND PARTICIPATE IN A PROGRAM OF COMPETETIVE SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING AND TO APPLY A MULTITUDE OF LEARNED SOCIAL AND SPORTS SKILLS AS THEY PURSUE THEIR GOALS AND COMPETE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO ASSIST & ENCOURAGE YOUNG ATHLETES FROM NOVICE TO ELITE IN A NURTURING, YET DISCIPLINED ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ATHLETES CAN ACQUIRE THE TECHNICAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, & MENTAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE EXECUTION OF SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING. HOUSTON SYNCHROSTARS MEDALED AT THE 2023 US JUNIOR OLYMPICS (FIRST GOLD MEDAL IN CLUB HISTORY), JUNIOR & SENIOR US NATIONALS; ACHIEVED CLUB EXCELLENCE LEVEL 2 (OF ONLY 2 CLUBS NATIONWIDE); HOSTED GULF COAST ASSOCIATION MEETS; PARTICIPATED IN THE PANAM AQUATICS ARTISTIC SWIMMING, TEAM USA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN GREECE. ONE TEAM ATHLETE QUALIFIED INTO THE US JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM. THE CLUB INSTILLS SELF-DISCIPLINE, GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, PERSEVERANCE, ENDURANCE, SELF-CONFIDENCE AND TEAMWORK WHICH THEY CAN CARRY THROUGH TO ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kurt Zhang Secretary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Steve Gouthro Fundraising & Marketing Offic | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Yuanqing He President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Tanuja Talim Vice President | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Huy Hua Treasuer | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Xixi Wang Head Coach | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $111,724 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,450 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $124,174 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $157,010 |
Investment income | $1,788 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $719 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $287,625 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,295 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $16,309 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $285 |
Office expenses | $1,334 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,510 |
Travel | $90,331 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $420 |
Insurance | $1,039 |
All other expenses | $7,792 |
Total functional expenses | $261,290 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,859 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $55,788 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $204 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $73,851 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,088 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,088 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $72,763 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $73,851 |