Davis Legacy Soccer Club
EIN: 68-0436404 · Tax status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Overview
Davis Legacy Soccer Club (operating as Davis Youth Soccer League, or DYSL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Davis, California. Founded in 1989 by local coaches and parents, formally organized as DYSL in 1992, and rebranded as Davis Legacy SC in 2006. Tax-exempt since November 1999. The club competes in the ecnl Northern Cal Conference and is the largest club by revenue in the Sacramento Valley sub-market.
Financials
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4,428,752 | $4,405,750 | $3,650,963 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Total Expenses | $4,482,361 | $4,172,760 | $3,765,678 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Net Income | -$53,609 | $232,990 | -$114,715 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Net Assets | $1,128,253 | $1,181,862 | $948,872 | 990 (HIGH) |
| Total Assets | $2,711,953 | — | — | 990 (HIGH) |
| Total Liabilities | $1,583,700 | — | — | 990 (HIGH) |
Revenue composition (FY2024): Program services $4,344,511 (98.1%), contributions $63,571 (1.4%).
Revenue has grown steadily from $3.7M to $4.4M over three years. However, the club operates at near-breakeven with occasional losses. Net assets ($1.1M) are modest for a $4.4M revenue club.
Teams & Players
Team count and player numbers TBD. Estimated at 80-100+ teams based on revenue scale.
League Affiliations
- ecnl — Northern Cal Conference (full member)
- NorCal Premier Soccer
Facilities
Operates in Davis, CA (college town, UC Davis). The $2.7M asset base and $1.6M liabilities may indicate some facility investment. Details TBD.
Leadership
- david-robertson — Executive Director. Compensation: $99,785 (FY2024).
- justyn-howard — Finance Director. Compensation: $88,000 (FY2024).
- Other salaries and wages: $1,085,010.
Executive compensation is notably low relative to club revenue ($100K ED salary on $4.4M revenue). This could indicate a volunteer-driven culture or potential for increased compensation under new ownership.
College Placement
Strong proximity to UC Davis (D1 program) and broader Sacramento-area college scene. Specific stats TBD.
Competitive Position
Davis Legacy is the revenue leader in the Sacramento Valley, ahead of san-juan-sc ($3.1M) and placer-united ($2.6M). The Davis location (affluent college town) supports strong per-player pricing. Competition includes sacramento-republic-fc-academy for elite boys.
Strengths: Highest revenue in Sacramento market, ECNL membership, college-town demographics, low executive compensation leaves room for retention packages. Weaknesses: Operating at near-breakeven with modest asset accumulation. Davis is geographically limited (small city), restricting growth without geographic expansion.
Industry Context
Davis Legacy is the revenue leader in the Sacramento Valley market, with $4.4M in revenue and ECNL membership. The club operates in close geographic proximity to san-juan-sc and placer-united, making Sacramento Valley a relatively concentrated competitive market. Low executive compensation ($100K ED on $4.4M revenue) is below market for clubs of this scale and may reflect the nonprofit’s volunteer-oriented culture.
Open Questions
- What is the club’s total player count?
- Does the club own any facilities, or is the $2.7M asset base primarily cash and receivables?
- What is Davis Legacy’s geographic reach — Davis only, or broader Yolo/Sacramento counties?
- What is the relationship (if any) with UC Davis soccer programs?