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UNDERGROUND BOWLING ASSOCIATION INC
FREEPORT, NY · EIN 461998407 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE N99 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · undergroundbowling.com
revenue
$89K
expenses
$72K
net assets
$57K
employees
—
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

THE ASSOCIATION IS A SEMI-PROFESSIONAL BOWLING ASSOCIATION GEARED TOWARDS URBAN BOWLERS WITH UNORTHODOX, UNIQUE AND/OR ORIGINAL STYLES OF BOWLING. ITS PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE AN ARENA FOR THEIR UNIQUE FORM OF BOWLING ENTERTAINMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Underground Bowling Association (UBA) is a semi-professional bowling organization that promotes urban bowlers with unorthodox and original styles. It creates a competitive yet entertainment-driven environment, combining elements of sports and performance. The UBA operates through a national network of franchised bowling centers and hosts monthly tour stops and tournaments across the Eastern and Southern United States.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

National Franchise Network
Supports over 230 franchised bowling centers in operating UBA-sanctioned events and promoting the brand
UBA Tour Stops
Monthly competitive bowling events held at rotating UBA franchised centers, featuring bowlers with unique styles
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Bowling League and Tournament Operations 2 activities
    • Operates a national franchise network for structured bowling competitions
      Runs a nationwide bowling program with over 230 active franchisees across multiple states, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and as far south as Texas, featuring a redefined bowling experience through a structured competition model with monthly tour stops at rotating franchised bowling centers.
    • Provides a semi-professional platform for urban bowlers with original styles
      Offers a semi-professional platform that supports and showcases urban bowlers who demonstrate unconventional or original bowling techniques, fostering inclusivity and innovation within the sport.
  • Live Sports Event Broadcasting 1 activity
    • Produces and streams live bowling events and content
      Produces and broadcasts live streams of bowling events and programming through a YouTube channel with over 6,000 followers, regularly attracting between 2,000 and 6,000 viewers per stream.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$89K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$68K
Cash$128K
Investments$0
Liabilities$206K
Net assets$57K
Liquid reserves21.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • Doris Chance — Director
  • Jessamine Laconte — Director
  • Lawrence Daniels — Director
  • Patrcia Luke — Director
  • Raymond Xing — Director
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • UBA franchisees Network — Franchise owners who operate under the Underground Bowling Association brand and contribute to its national growth.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Entertainment-Sports-Community Model
    methodology: entertainment-sports-community model
    By blending competitive sports, professional-wrestling-style entertainment, and community engagement, the organization creates a distinctive bowling experience that attracts broader participation because it appeals to both athletic and cultural interests.
  • Structured Competition Model
    methodology: structured_competition_model
    By organizing bowling as a structured, high-impact competition, the organization increases bowler engagement and sustains lane utilization because the format creates consistent incentives to participate and perform.
  • Urban-Athlete Incubation
    methodology: urban-athlete-incubation
    By providing a dedicated space for unconventional and original bowling styles, the organization fosters a distinct form of athletic entertainment because it empowers urban bowlers to innovate and express cultural identity through sport.