2026-07-28T16:13:49-05:00 2025-09-30 450250958 EIDE BAILLY LLP 810 S CINCINNATI AVE STE 600 TULSA OK 741191623 990 2024-10-01 730957627 SOONER SWIM CLUB OF NORMAN SOON 4056238354 629 24TH AVE SW NORMAN OK 73069 REBEKAH HIGHTOWER PRESIDENT 4056238354 2026-07-28 1 1 CHANDRA VENABLE CPA P00104736 9187485000 2026-07-23 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z REBEKAH HIGHTOWER 629 24TH AVE SW NORMAN OK 73069 347282 0 X WWW.SOONERSWIMCLUB.COM X 1974 OK SOONER SWIM CLUB IS TEACHING SWIMMING SKILLS, PROMOTING COMPETITIVE SWIMMING, FOLLOWING USA SWIMMING RULES, AND FOSTERING TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND SAFESPORT GUIDELINES. 7 6 6 0 0 0 29633 7453 301506 338953 679 876 -4640 0 327178 347282 0 0 0 0 74042 92566 0 0 0 181924 201234 255966 293800 71212 53482 104885 158369 0 0 104885 158369 X SOONER SWIM CLUB IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO: TEACH AND DEVELOP SWIMMING SKILLS FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES. PROMOTE COMPETITIVE SWIMMING IN NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND SURROUNDING AREAS. OPERATE UNDER THE SANCTION OF UNITED STATES SWIMMING (USA SWIMMING) AND COMPLY WITH ITS REGULATIONS. FOSTER TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT THAT ALIGNS WITH SAFESPORT GUIDELINES 0 0 265359 338953 THE PRIMARY PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION IS A YEAR-ROUND YOUTH COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM, PROVIDING STRUCTURED TRAINING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES FOR SWIMMERS AGES 6 TO 18. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 135 SWIMMERS. SWIMMERS PRACTICED MULTIPLE TIMES PER WEEK UNDER CERTIFIED COACHES, AND PARTICIPATED IN OVER 20 LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE SWIM MEETS.THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE HEALTH, DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH THE SPORT OF SWIMMING. LONG-TERM GOALS INCLUDE DEVELOPING COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS AND FOSTERING A LIFELONG APPRECIATION FOR FITNESS AND AQUATIC SAFETY.IN ADDITION TO REGULAR TRAINING AND COMPETITION, THE TEAM HOSTED A SWIM-A-THON FUNDRAISER, WHERE SWIMMERS COLLECTED DONATIONS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF LAPS COMPLETED. THE EVENT NOT ONLY RAISED FUNDS TO SUPPORT TEAM EXPENSES (SUCH AS EQUIPMENT, POOL TIME, AND TRAVEL), BUT ALSO ENCOURAGED GOAL-SETTING, TEAM SPIRIT, AND ENDURANCE TRAINING. THE ORGANIZATION INVESTED IN TRAINING AND COMPLIANCE TO ENSURE A SAFE AND WELL-MANAGED SWIM PROGRAM. FOUR COACHES COMPLETED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS ALIGNED WITH USA SWIMMING STANDARDS. PARENT VOLUNTEERS WERE TRAINED TO SERVE AS CERTIFIED MEET OFFICIALS, ENHANCING THE CLUB'S ABILITY TO HOST AND PARTICIPATE IN SANCTIONED COMPETITIONS. IN ADDITION, ALL BOARD MEMBERS UNDERWENT BACKGROUND CHECKS, REINFORCING THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE.THESE ACTIVITIES SUPPORT THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF BUILDING A STRONG, QUALIFIED LEADERSHIP TEAM AND MAINTAINING COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES IN YOUTH SPORTS. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED TWO FREE OUTREACH EVENTS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTE SWIMMING ACCESSIBILITY. THE WEE WATER WAHOO EVENT WAS HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL AND SERVED CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, PROVIDING A FUN AND SAFE WATER EXPERIENCE TAILORED TO THEIR NEEDS. THE SECOND EVENT WAS A FREE SWIM CLINIC OFFERED TO PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS INTERESTED IN JOINING THE SWIM CLUB. THE CLINIC INTRODUCED SWIMMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THE CLUB'S COACHING PHILOSOPHY AND TRAINING STRUCTURE.THESE OUTREACH EFFORTS SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO FOSTER A LOVE OF SWIMMING FOR ALL CHILDREN AND PROVIDE INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND OR ABILITY. 265359 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 OK X ORGANIZATION 4053605533 624 24TH AVE SW NORMAN OK 73069 REBEKAH HIGHTOWER PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHELLE MEARS SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ASHLEY THUMANN TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 KENT NICHOLSON HEAD COACH 20.00 X X 34906 0 0 MEGAN KEYS 10124 - 12425 VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ASHLEY DESKIN 13025 - 93025 VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 REBECCA BORDEN AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATT LOVE 3425-91525 AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARL BORNMAN 3425-93025 AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 34906 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1672 5781 7453 DUES AND ASSESSMENTS 713940 203359 203359 MEET INCOME 900099 135594 135594 338953 876 876 0 1672 0 0 347282 338953 0 876 34906 34906 52541 52541 5119 5119 5311 5311 4399 4399 1800 1800 17896 1408 16488 82405 82405 10472 10472 2190 2190 3926 3926 MEET HOSTING FEES 56847 56847 APPAREL EXPENSES 4976 4976 MEET ENTRY FEES 4439 4439 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 2136 2136 4437 2194 2243 293800 265359 28441 0 69728 86931 35157 71438 104885 158369 0 0 X 104885 158369 104885 158369 104885 158369 53482 0 X 0 0 0 X 29663 7453 37116 146315 187255 199831 301506 338953 1173860 146315 187255 199831 331169 346406 1210976 0 0 0 1210976 7 8 242 679 876 1812 7 8 242 679 876 1812 146322 187263 200073 331848 347282 1212788 0.99850 0.99900 0.00150 0.00100 X FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B CERTAIN DECISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION, SUCH AS DUES INCREASES AND SIMILAR MATTERS, ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY VOTING MEMBERS, WHICH INCLUDE PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF SWIMMERS UNDER 18, SWIMMERS OVER 18, AND DESIGNATED COACHES. MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE PER ACCOUNT ON ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS, AND THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING ALL MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE ON MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE MEMBERSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO TO ACT ON THE BEHALF OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAINTAINED AND MONITORED A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THROUGHOUT THE REPORTING PERIOD. INDIVIDUALS JOINING THE BOARD WERE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AND BOARD MEMBERS WERE EXPECTED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS THAT AROSE DURING THEIR SERVICE. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS WERE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AS NEEDED, AND DIRECTORS WITH A CONFLICT WERE EXPECTED TO ABSTAIN FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE BOARD DOCUMENTED THESE PRACTICES THROUGH ITS GOVERNANCE PROCESSES AND MEETING MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION FOR THE HEAD COACH IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCLUDING ANY INDIVIDUALS WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE PROCESS INCLUDES REVIEWING TIME COMMITMENT, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AVAILABLE COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILAR SWIM CLUBS OR REGIONAL BENCHMARKS WHEN AVAILABLE. MEETING MINUTES OR DOCUMENTATION ARE MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS AND MEETINGS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS THROUGH A NEWSLETTER WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH EMAIL AND THEN POSTED TO THE ORGANIZATION WEBSITE