Best of the Batch Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 39% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To provide financially challenged youth and their families with the purpose, desire and resources to give their best efforts in all they do throughout their lives. By developing after school programs, reading & computer literacy programs, scholarships for students, restoring playgrounds and offering sports and leisure activities, we show our commitment to the success of all our youth and their families. The encouragement and involvement of the community stimulates that success.
- Income
- $1.7 million
- Spending
- $1.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 39%
- Reserves
- -28.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 89%
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 2,182
- Highest pay
- $88,524, executive dir.
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
Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 39% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1539% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 11 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
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
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 (6)
- $583,590 spent. Educational Programs - Best of the Batch Foundation has several educational programs including Best of the Batch Club, Dignity & Respect for Youth, Reading & Computer Literacy, Scholarship Awards Program and ClubHouse Corner.
- $117,902 spent. Batch-A Toys - The Batch-A Toys is a significant community program where the Foundation adopts 100 Allegheny County families and provides toys and essential household items. More than 6,000 toys and household products are donated and wrapped by more than 225 volunteers at an annual wrapping party. The gifts are personally delivered by Charlie, Latasha and several volunteers along with Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve.
- $34,905 spent. BatchPacks for Kids - BatchPacks for Kids is our back-to-school initiative to prepare the students to begin the school year. In addition to a BatchPack, school supplies are also handed out to students in local schools. Over 5,000 BatchPacks have been given out since the program has started. The students also have the option to donate back their BatchPack once they are done using it to help others in need.
- $78 spent. Next Level Athletics (NLA) - NLA is a member of USA Track & Field (USATF) Three Rivers Association for males/females ages 7 to 18 that compete in sanctioned meets around the country. NLA focuses on the development of student-athletes in an environment that promotes academic development, self-esteem and confidence. NLA is not about just running and athletic training. We motivate student-athletes to aspire to achieve leadership, self-discipline, sportsmanship, integrity and a sense of teamwork. As student-athletes compete from May to July they develop both physically and academically, and are inspired to achieve their personal best. Next Level Athletics emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through health and wellness programs for our scholar-athletes. Our student-athletes achieve their personal goals through determination, discipline and enjoyment, with the strong support of their peers, family and community.
- Project C.H.U.C.K. (Continually Helping Uplift Community Kids) - The goal is to provide our youth with the resources they need in order to give their best efforts in all they do, both now and in the future. Project C.H.U.C.K is the largest Best of the Batch Foundation program and was created for boys and girls 7-18 years old. For seven weeks, participants play a total of 20 basketball games with the ultimate goal of advancing in the playoffs and to the championship game on Championship Day. In addition to providing children with something to do, Project C.H.U.C.K. teaches them discipline, self-confidence, team orientation, and the fundamental skills of basketball, all while having a great time.
- Comfort in a Basket was part of the emergency response programming that was used to help families in need during the recent COVID-19 shutdowns. With help from volunteers and donations from companies and individuals,baskets were put together that contained both essential needs such as paper towels, food and water plus educational items for kids to continue furthering their educational needs.
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 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 August 2000.
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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