Lancer Baseball Club
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To offer the youth of Eldridge and surrounding areas with the opportunity to develop good sportsmanship honesty loyalty character courage and respect for authority by engaging in supervised competition and with guidance; To provide the youth of Eldridge and surrounding areas with basic knowledge in sound fundamental baseball through competent instruction; and To undertake other projects programs and activities to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code as the need to do so presents itself in the opinion of the Board of Directors.
- Income
- $152,108
- Spending
- $130,041
- Reserves
- 6.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 75%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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)
- $92,213 spent. Provide youth of Eldridge and surrounding areas access to competent instruction and supervised competition. Member statistics: 13 teams 156 participants 100+ estimated tournaments competed in. These tournaments provide an opportunity to develop fundamental baseball skills all while learning good sportsmanship honesty loyalty courage respect and building character.
- $36,428 spent. Provide youth of the Midwest an opportunity to participate in a competitive baseball tournament. Developing fundamental baseball skills while promoting good sportsmanship building courage and respect for others. 82 teams participated in annual Lancer Slugfest tournament. Teams originated from Iowa Illinois Nebraska.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2020.
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 2024.
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 April 2021.
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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