Lakewood Gladiators
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To maintain and operate a youth baseball league for the residents of Lakewood NY and surrounding communities promoting the physical and mental development of children through organized sports.
- Income
- $51,782
- Spending
- $66,202
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 61%
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 (3)
- $42,913 spent. Participated in countless baseball tournaments including the nationally-recognized Cooperstown 12u tournament. Players on every team developed competitive playing skills and had the opportunity to compete locally regionally interstate and nationally. Number of Persons Benefited: Approximately 100 children ages 4-18.
- $17,776 spent. Operated the community regular season baseball program. Services included team placement for all registered youth providing uniforms and safety equipment scheduling games and providing insurance coverage for all participants.Number of Persons Benefited: Approximately [Number] local youth athletes.Expenses: Sum of uniforms general insurance league charter fees like Little League or Babe Ruth dues and regular season equipment.
- $5,137 spent. Conducted specialized clinics training sessions and practices for players and volunteer coaches. Focused on fundamental skill development safety protocols and sportsmanship. Number of Persons Benefited: 125
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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