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Scripps Ranch Softball Association

EIN 33-0873454 · San Diego, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS OUR GOAL TO TEACH THE GIRL ATHLETES THE GAME OF SOFTBALL, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY OR SKILL LEVEL, IN A FUN, HEALTHY, AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. WE WILL EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF RESPECT FOR TEAMMATES, OPPONENTS, COACHES, AND UMPIRES. WE NOT ONLY STRIVE TO TEACH INDIVIDUAL AND GAME SKILLS, BUT LIFE SKILLS AND LIFE LESSONS THAT THEY WILL TAKE WITH THEM WHEN THEIR SEASON WITH US HAS ENDED.DURING THE SEASON OUR GOAL IS FOR EACH ATHLETE TO:- FEEL POSITIVE ABOUT HER EXPERIENCE AND SEASON OF SOFTBALL PLAY AND WANT TO RETURN TO PLAY AGAIN NEXT YEAR- IMPROVE HER SKILLS AND OVERALL KNOWLEDGE OF THE SPORT OF SOFTBALL- LEARN TO TAKE VICTORY MODESTLY AND DEFEAT GRACIOUSLY- PRACTICE THE SKILL OF BEING A GOOD TEAMMATE (WE WIN AS A TEAM AND LOSE AS A TEAM, THE GOAL IS TO FUNCTION AS A TEAM)- TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER, BE COURTEOUS AND RESPECTFUL TO TEAMMATES, COACHES, UMPIRES, PARENTS AND OPPONENTS

Income
$181,202
Spending
$178,533
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
0
Volunteers
40

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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)
  1. $175,774 spent. COMMUNITY GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE WITH 400+ GIRLS PARTICIPATING RANGING IN AGE FROM 6 - 15.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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