Beach FC (Virginia)
Overview
Founded in 1982, Beach FC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 54-1523587) dedicated to the promotion and development of youth soccer in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. The club serves Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake and is the ECNL anchor in the Hampton Roads sub-market.
Not to be confused with Beach FC in Long Beach, California.
Financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4,188,876 | $3,754,936 |
| Expenses | $3,409,245 | $3,222,618 |
| Net Income | $779,631 | $532,318 |
| Net Assets | $4,927,880 | $4,141,102 |
Confidence: HIGH (990 filing)
Strong financial health: 12% revenue growth YoY, consistent operating surpluses, and $4.9M in net assets against only $410K in liabilities. All board members and officers serve without compensation, suggesting volunteer governance. Revenue is 73.6% contributions and 14.3% program services (unusual ratio — may indicate tournament income or grants classified as contributions).
Teams & Players
Programs for ages U4-U19. Specific team and player counts not confirmed.
League Affiliations
- ECNL (National League)
Facilities
- Hampton Roads Soccer Complex — 75 acres, 24 fields (22 grass, 2 turf with lights). Virginia Beach.
- Williams Farm Park
- Princess Anne Athletic Complex
Leadership
Club leadership names not confirmed in current research.
Competitive Position
Beach FC is the clear #1 competitive club in the Hampton Roads sub-market. The geographic isolation of Hampton Roads from Northern Virginia (3+ hour drive) creates a natural moat — players in this region don’t easily commute to NOVA clubs. Virginia Rush and VA Reign FC are the only significant competitors in the area.
Industry Context
Beach FC is the dominant ECNL-affiliated nonprofit in Hampton Roads, a metro of roughly 1.8M residents that is comparatively underserved by high-level youth soccer infrastructure relative to its population. With $4.9M in net assets, consistent operating surpluses, and a national-level competitive pathway, the club occupies a stable position at the top of the local club hierarchy.
The volunteer governance model — all officers and board members are uncompensated — is common in legacy nonprofit soccer clubs but can limit operational capacity as programming scales. How the club manages growth in light of that structure is an open question for its long-term trajectory. Virginia Rush and VA Reign FC are the next-tier competitors in the sub-market, though neither holds an ECNL franchise in the region.
Open Questions
- Who are the key executives and board members?
- What is the total team count and player count?
- Why is the revenue mix so heavily weighted toward “contributions” vs “program services”? Unusual for a club.
- What are the per-player fees by level?
- What is the relationship with Hampton Roads Soccer Complex — tenant or co-owner?
- Is there any connection to Beach FC California?