Nonprofit · EIN 73-0957627
SOONER SWIM CLUB OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA INC
Tax-exempt · NORMAN, OK 73069
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $347,282 | $293,800 | $53,482 | $158,369 | $0 | $158,369 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $327,178 | $255,966 | $71,212 | $104,885 | $0 | $104,885 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $200,073 | $191,285 | $8,788 | $37,373 | $3,700 | $33,673 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,453
- Program service revenue
- $338,953
- Investment income
- $876
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $34,906
- Other salaries and wages
- $52,541
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $92,566
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,311
- Accounting fees
- $4,399
- Occupancy
- $82,405
- Travel
- $10,472
- Program services (functional)
- $265,359
- Management and general (functional)
- $28,441
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $104,885
- Total assets, end of year
- $158,369
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $158,369
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $158,369
- Gross receipts
- $347,282
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- OK
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENT NICHOLSON | HEAD COACH Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $34,906 |
| REBEKAH HIGHTOWER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MEARS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY THUMANN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MEGAN KEYS 10124 - 12425 | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY DESKIN 13025 - 93025 | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA BORDEN | AT LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT LOVE 3425-91525 | AT LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARL BORNMAN 3425-93025 | AT LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENT NICHOLSON | HEAD COACH Officer | 20 | $26,340 |
| REBEKAH HIGHTOWER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MEARS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY THUMANN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LUKE SHORT 10123-91024 | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN KEYS 91124-93024 | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY DESKIN | AT LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA BORDEN | AT LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENT NICHOLSON | HEAD COACH Officer | 17 | $29,028 |
| PAMELA BRADLEY | ASSISTANT CO Officer | 17 | $11,408 |
| ANNALY BECK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BEKAH HIGHTOWER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MEARS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY THUMANN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMY RICHARDSON | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUKE SHORT | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 629 24TH AVE SW, NORMAN, OK 73069-3912
- In care of
- % GRAY BLODGETT & COMPANY PL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- REBEKAH HIGHTOWER, 629 24TH AVE SW, NORMAN, OK 73069
- Signed the 990
- REBEKAH HIGHTOWER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (405) 623-8354
- Website
- WWW.SOONERSWIMCLUB.COM
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
Mission
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
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $265,359 · revenue $338,953
- 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.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 73-0957627
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N67Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $158,369
- Income (IRS master file)
- $347,282
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $347,282 | $293,800 | $158,369 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $327,178 | $255,966 | $104,885 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $200,073 | $191,285 | $37,373 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 73-0957627).
Questions about SOONER SWIM CLUB OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA INC
- What is the EIN of SOONER SWIM CLUB OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOONER SWIM CLUB OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA INC is 73-0957627.
- Is SOONER SWIM CLUB OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to SOONER SWIM CLUB OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOONER SWIM CLUB OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOONER SWIM CLUB OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOONER SWIM CLUB OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOONER SWIM CLUB OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names REBEKAH HIGHTOWER.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOONER SWIM CLUB OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $34,906 (KENT NICHOLSON, HEAD COACH).
- How much revenue does SOONER SWIM CLUB OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $347,282, expenses of $293,800 and total assets of $158,369 at year end.
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