Mission
Founded in 2002, the Surprise Sundancers is the official Spring Training volunteer organization of the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, and the City of Surprise, consisting of over 750 members. The organization volunteers at various city events, raises charitable donations, and supports youth-related programs and projects, including significant contributions to the award-winning Dream Catcher Park.
Basic Information
Founded in
2002
EIN
16-1641502
Total Assets
$507.2 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance
Sundancers of the Day
Celebrating outstanding volunteers each season.
Charity Game
Annual charity game raising funds for youth scholarships.
Dream Catcher Park
An award-winning, fully accessible athletic facility.
Impact Stats
Total Scholarships
Scholarships Awarded in 2024
Awarded $163,500 in scholarships to 94 youth from the Surprise area.
Total Donations
Total Donations
Raised over $2.011 million in donations for youth-related projects since inception.
Volunteer Hours
Volunteer Hours
Volunteered over 36,000 hours during each Spring Training season.
Past Events
Charity Game 2024
February 24, 2024
Annual charity game held at Surprise Stadium for raising funds.
2024 Scholarship Awards
March 20, 2024
Scholarship awards event recognizing youth achievements.
Play Ball! 2024 Spring Training
February 23, 2024
Spring training season kickoff featuring MLB games.
Upcoming Events
Spring Training Charity Game 2025
February 25, 2025
Watch the Kansas City Royals compete in the charity game.
Learn MoreOut of the Park Music Fest
March 22, 2025
A music fest following the Royals and Rangers game.
Our Programs
Volunteer Training
Training new volunteers for Spring Training seasons.
Volunteer Opportunities
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
65
64
/100
Program Expense Ratio
91.11%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
53.83%
20
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.4962
8
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.626
14
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 1.238K | 0.57% |
| Program Services | 85K | 39.42% |
| Investment Income | 1.157K | 0.54% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 215.7K | 100.00% |
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