Rotarty Sportsplex Cal Ripkenbaseball Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED IS TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE A BASEBALL PROGRAM AT THE ROTRAY SPORTSPLEX OF MARION COUNTY'S BASEBALL FACILITY. IT IS DESIFNATED FOR AGE'S 4 THROUGH 18, IN AFFILIATION WITH BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC. (CAL RIPKEN DIVIDSION), A NEW JERSEY-BASED CORPORATION, IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PURSUANT TO THE PRINCIPLES RULES AND REGULATIONS ENUNCIATED BY SAID RUTH LEAGUE, INC. IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUCH PURPOSE, THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF AN ORGANIZED, COMPETITIVE BASEBALL PROGRAM. GUIDED AND GOVERNED BY SAID BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC., WILL SEEK TO IMPLANT IN THE YOUTH OF THEIR DESIGNATED DISTRICT THE IDEALS OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, FAIR PLAY, HONESTY, LOYALTY, COURAGE, AND MUTUAL RESPECT AND A SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT WHILE DEVELOPING STRENGTH, AGILITY, COORDINATION AND BASEBALL SKILLS THROUGH HEALTHY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY.
- Income
- $243,541
- Spending
- $211,820
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 88%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 1,000
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 30% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $206,300 spent. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES AND OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN, AGES 6-16 TO LEARN AND ENJOY PLAYING BASEBALL. THE ACTIVITIES ARE MANAGED BY VOLUNTEERS AND PARENTS OF PLAYERS. ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED PRIMARILY AT THE SPORTSPLEX FACILITY LOCATED IN MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA. THE ACTIVITY IS FUNDED BY REGISTRATIONS FEES AND LIMITED FUNDRAISER PROGRAMS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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