Homerun Hopefuls Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Homerun Hopefuls, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation that collects both new and used baseball equipment in the United States and distributes the gear to impoverished children in the Dominican Republic. During August 2025, representatives of Homerun Hopefuls, Inc. visited various locations in the Dominican Republic and distributed equipment to more than 30 leagues. Over 300 underprivileged children benefited from the distributions which were made in 2025.
- Income
- $39,557
- Spending
- $45,471
- Reserves
- -0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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)
- $17,167 spent. Leagues that received donations from Homerun Hopefuls in 2025 include: Janico, Lasos de Esperanza, Batey Chicharrón, Fuerza Aérea, Rafael Martínez, Peralta, Fundación Fyre, Club Lava Pies, Villa Fundación, De Aza, Club Villano, Unión de Ligas Cristo Rey, Liga Kelvin Aria, Liga Deportiva Juan Freddy, Estrella de Betemit, Liga Los Terreno, Liga Mellero Soy, Club Víctor Burgo, Liga Tito Valoy, Liga Carmona, Liga Víctor Aria, Mirex, Ligas de Moca, Liga Sandi (Gualey), Liga Deportiva Félix, Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Fundación Kike, Fundación María Rosenda, Sonia Sánchez, Evaristo Pérez, Club Los Prados, Ligas del Mirador Sur, Liga Estrella de David, Liga de Banica, Los Delfines, Liga Carlos Pimentel, Ligas de Guanuma, and Liga Montaña de Azua.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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 August 2006.
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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