Legends FC
EIN: 45-3236845 · Tax status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Overview
Legal name: Inland Youth Soccer Education Program (LFC). Founded 2011. Based in Eastvale, CA (12672 Limonite Ave 817 Ste 3e, 92880). 501(c)(3). Mission: “To promote youth soccer through high level training and to develop the players to advance to a higher level of play” for ages 8-19 across Southern California.
Legends FC is the dominant Inland Empire youth soccer club, with multi-region operations spanning:
- Inland Empire (Chino, Chino Hills, Pomona, Corona) — 30+ teams
- San Bernardino
- Desert Cities
- Orange County / Tustin
- Los Angeles / San Gabriel Valley
- San Fernando Valley / Antelope Valley / Santa Clarita Valley
Also operates Legends FC San Diego and Legends FC NorCal as extensions.
Financials
| Metric | FY2024 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $1,130,623 |
| Expenses | $287,756 |
| Total Assets | $1,804,449 |
| Net Assets | $1,618,303 |
Revenue declined 40.6% from FY2023 ($1.9M). The massive gap between revenue ($1.1M) and expenses ($288K) is unusual and may reflect related-entity structures or contractor-based operations. (MEDIUM — 990 filing, possible incomplete picture)
Financial structure unclear
Zero full-time employees reported despite $1.1M revenue and multi-region operations. This likely means coaching and operations are handled through contractor arrangements or related for-profit entities.
Teams & Players
- 30+ teams in Inland Empire region alone (U7-U18)
- Additional teams across 10+ sub-regions in SoCal
- Boys and Girls competitive programs
League Affiliations
Facilities
Primary training at:
- silverlakes-sports-complex — SilverLakes Park, Norco (24 fields)
- Veterans Park, Ayala Park, Rincon Park (Chino/Chino Hills)
- Various fields across sub-regions
Leadership
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| josh-hodges | Executive Director ($0 compensation) |
| Drew Rea | Executive Director of Soccer |
| Billy Bizzaro | General Manager |
| Taylar Sklar-O’Sullivan | Chief Operations Officer |
College Placement
Not quantified in available data.
Competitive Position
The dominant Inland Empire club with the broadest geographic reach of any SoCal club (10+ sub-regions). ECNL membership provides elite credibility. However, the unusual financial structure (zero employees, $0 exec compensation) raises questions about true operational scale.
The multi-region model is interesting — Legends FC operates like a mini-platform within SoCal, with sub-regional chapters that demonstrate a federated multi-club model within a single metro.
Industry Context
Legends FC’s multi-region chapter structure within SoCal is a proof of concept for geographic expansion under a single brand. The Inland Empire focus represents the least-penetrated sub-market in SoCal.
The legends-fc-showcase tournament is a significant revenue/brand event hosted at silverlakes-sports-complex.
Open Questions
- Why does the 990 show zero employees? Are coaches independent contractors?
- Is there a for-profit entity that captures additional revenue?
- What is the actual all-in revenue including all sub-regions?
- How does the multi-region chapter model work operationally?