2024-10-17T14:56:52-05:00 2023-12-31 Mersereau Lazenby & Rockas LLC 3469 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd Suwanee GA 30024 990 2023-01-01 582087265 BlazeSports America Inc BLAZ 4042702000 3000 Business Park Dr A Norcross GA 30071 Dawn Churi Executive Director 4042702000 2024-10-17 1 1 P00295161 7706146800 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Dawn Churi 3000 Business Park Dr A Norcross GA 30071 1161008 0 X www.blazesports.org X 1993 GA Changing the lives of individuals with physical disabilities through adaptive sport and physical activity 9 9 13 300 0 0 828516 1069206 79288 83614 729 8188 0 0 908533 1161008 0 0 0 0 477958 525647 0 0 57016 373425 451956 851383 977603 57150 183405 416232 657465 176415 232330 239817 425135 X Changing the lives of individuals with physical disabilities through adaptive sport and physical activity. 0 0 757664 83614 In 2023, BlazeSports served over 1,000 individuals with disabilities through adaptive sports, recreation, movement, and college development programs. We saw a significant increase in participation, expanding our youth population by more than 30% and welcoming 200 new veterans, which represents approximately a 50% increase in active participants. Our program offerings now include 14 adaptive sports, along with camps, clinics, and events focused on personal growth.In 2023, we introduced Air Rifle as a new program for veterans. Additionally, we conducted clinics for sled hockey, climbing, adaptive (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 OF FORM 990)fitness, and golf. We also expanded our offerings by adding pickleball,reintroducing our learn-to-swim program, and expanding our CrossFit programs. Furthermore, we hosted two veteran camps, a youth week long summer camp and some one-day camps throughout the year. These camps serve as havens for healing, camaraderie, and wellness.BlazeSports hosted the National Parasport Conference in Norcross, GA. With attendees joining both virtually and in-person, we brought together industry leaders in parasport from across the country. This event demonstrated our commitment to growing and improving the parasport community for both providers and athletes.Our BlazeTOTS program also saw tremendous growth as we served over 400 toddlers with disabilities, aged 2-6. This innovative initiative focuses on early childhood development through adaptive sports, recreation, and movement activities. BlazeTOTS aims to foster physical, cognitive, and social growth in young children by providing a supportive and inclusive environment. The program includes structured play, skill-building exercises, and parent-child interactive sessions, ensuring a holistic approach to development. BlazeTOTS also offers educational resources and support for families. 757664 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 23 0 1 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 GA X The Organization 4042702000 3000 Business Park Dr A Norcross GA 30071 X W Andrew McNeil Esq Chairman 6.00 X X 0 0 0 Duane Morrow Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Helen Dowdell Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 John T Smith Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Mechelle Brown Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Pam Sawyer Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Hood Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Simmons Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Katherine Creek Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dawn Churi Executive Director 40.00 X 202027 0 0 202027 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 759876 309330 1069206 Blaze Sports Revenue 900099 72878 72878 License Tag Program 900099 10736 10736 83614 8188 8188 1161008 83614 0 8188 202027 181420 18991 1616 252581 198347 15128 39106 36514 26918 8381 1215 34525 28900 2353 3272 63749 419 63330 46734 46734 4249 4170 79 38933 29832 7375 1726 46675 28953 17722 52232 49017 3148 67 4588 4588 11778 11778 1379 1379 Venues 63987 62155 57 1775 Outside Services 58874 37381 17743 3750 Equipment Rental & Repa 42307 40497 1810 Dues and Subscriptions 12336 8397 584 3355 4135 2746 334 1055 977603 757664 162923 57016 281867 498107 98782 54982 2646 2646 449272 412344 32937 36928 0 64802 416232 657465 18134 19154 158281 147932 0 65244 176415 232330 X 228161 409321 11656 15814 239817 425135 416232 657465 183405 1913 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 900360 632948 912462 828516 1069206 4343492 900360 632948 912462 828516 1069206 4343492 4343492 123 117 30 729 8188 9187 4352679 345356 0.99790 0.99970 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 449272 412344 36928 36928 Operating Lease Right of Use 64802 64802 Operating Lease Liability - Current 33445 Operating Lease Liability - Non-current 31799 65244 X 1161008 0 1161008 0 1161008 977603 0 977603 0 977603 Part X, Line 2: U.S. generally accepted accounting principles require a tax position to be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authority. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, BlazeSports had no uncertain tax positions requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dawn Churi Executive Director 202027 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 202027 0 0 0 Part I, Line 3 Executive compensation is performance-based and evaluated annually by the Leadership and Compensation Subcommittee of the Board and a recommendation is made by the Finance Committee based upon comparable analyses of positions with similar scope and responsibility in organizations with similar remits to the full Board within the annual budget approval process. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Line 11a explanation - Copies of the Form 990 were provided to the Board. Our procedure has been expanded to include an initial review of the 990 by the Finance Committee with a subsequent vote of approval by the full Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Our conflict of interest policy requires annual disclosure questionnaires, and a statement indicating that the recipient has read the policy and understands that immediate disclosure to the Board is required of any potential conflict of interest which arises during the interim. On an annual basis, a Disclosure Questionnaire is provided to all Board members as well as to executive staff and key employees. The Board is responsible for investigating and determining whether an actual conflict of interest exists. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Executive compensation is performance-based and evaluated annually by the Leadership and Compensation Subcommittee of the Board and a recommendation is made by the Finance Committee based upon comparable analyses of positions with similar scope and responsibility in organizations with similar remits to the full Board within the annual budget approval process. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 This information is available upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Organization did not change either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.