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White Bear Area Fast Pitch Softball Assoc

EIN 41-1753216 · White Bear Lk, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Educational: To foster the development of women aged eighteen (18) years of age or younger through the competitive sport of fastpitch softball. This includes but is not limited to: teaching proper safe techniques and ethical practices; fostering the growth of players' skills and furnishing opportunities for competitive play; encouraging effective communication, cooperation, and sportsmanship; developing the value and self-esteem of each individual participant; and creating an atmosphere where camaraderie, inclusiveness, accountability, learning and respect are valued. Charitable: To promote a sense of community and combat juvenile delinquency by creating and maintaining an organized fastpitch softball program for the young women of the White Bear Lake area and its environs.

Income
$239,532
Spending
$218,043
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
0
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$1,238, high school liason

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (2)
  1. $191,292 spent. In 2024, the organization provided fastpitch softball programming to over 200 girls, ages 5 to 18, in the White Bear Lake area and surrounding communities. The program focused on teaching proper techniques, fostering ethical play, and providing structured opportunities for competitive softball. Through regular practices, clinics, and league games, participants developed athletic skills, self-confidence, and sportsmanship. The program also promoted community engagement and helped reduce juvenile delinquency by offering a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for youth development. The organization sponsored competitive travel teams that provided advanced playing opportunities for select athletes. Players participated in regional tournaments, enhancing their skill development and exposure to higher levels of competition. The program emphasized accountability, teamwork, and leadership while maintaining a strong commitment to sportsmanship and personal growth. In 2024, four travel teams represented the organization at tournaments across Minnesota and neighboring states, reinforcing the organization's mission of fostering excellence in fastpitch softball.
  2. $6,064 spent. In addition to the main fastpitch softball season, the organization offered a series of winter clinics and open gym sessions during the off-season months. These programs provided players with access to indoor training facilities, skill development workshops, and conditioning exercises led by experienced coaches and volunteers. The clinics emphasized proper technique, injury prevention, and personal growth, while the open gym sessions promoted continued physical activity and team bonding in a safe, supervised environment. Over 100 participants benefited from these off-season opportunities, which support year-round athlete development and contribute to player retention and long-term community engagement.

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

  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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 1995.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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