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Miracle League Northshore

EIN 46-5626903 · New Orleans, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MIRACLE LEAGUE IS DESIGNED TO SERVE KIDS WHO CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED BY ESTABLISHED LEAGUE SPORTS DUE TO THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF THEIR DISABILITIES. THE VISION OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE ANY CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR LEVEL(CONT'D ON SCH.O) OF DISABILITY, THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY LEAGUE SPORTS AND ENJOY THE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF BEING PART OF A TEAM SPORT. WE PROVIDE THESE CHILDREN WITH THE CHANCE TO PLAY THROUGH OUR MIRACLE FIELD, A SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED SPORTS FIELD THAT USES A CUSHIONED, SYNTHETIC TURF TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIRS AND OTHER WALKING-ASSISTANCE DEVICES THAT, ALONG WITH PROPER SUPPORT FACILITIES, IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR USE BY CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. EVERY PLAYER IS PARTNERED WITH AN ABLE-BODIED "BUDDY" VOLUNTEER (AGE 12-YEARS AND UP) TO HELP HIM OR HER AT EACH SPORT.

Income
$152,421
Spending
$148,259
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
28.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
1
Volunteers
159

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 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 (1)
  1. $111,775 spent. THE MIRACLE LEAGUE CONTINUES TO OFFER KICKBALL, SPRING AND FALL BASEBALL, AND BASKETBALL. KICKBALL IS PLAYED IN THE EARLY WINTER MONTHS OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY FOLLOWED BY SPRING BASEBALL MARCH-MAY. BASKETBALL IS MOVED INDOORS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS FOLLOWED BY OUR FALL BASEBALL SEASON BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER. IN 2024, MIRACLE LEAGUE EXECUTED ALL FOUR OF ITS SPORTS SEASONS AND FOUR MAJOR FUNDRAISERS, BOOTS VS BADGES SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT, MIRACLE MATCH TENNIS TOURNAMENT, MAKING A MIRACLE GOLF SCRAMBLE AND THE INAUGURAL NORTHSHORE BEER FESTIVAL. OTHER FUNDRAISERS AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND BUSINESSES SUCH AS TEXAS ROADHOUSE, THE REMINDING COFFEE SHOP, JEREMIAHS ITALIAN ICE, BELK AND (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) STATE FARM WERE HELD ON CERTAIN NIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE MIRACLE LEAGUE NORTHSHORE ALSO WORKS WITH SEVERAL AREA PARTNERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THE PROGRAM IS SUCCESSFUL. THE COQUILLE RECREATION DISTRICT 14 AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CONTINUE TO PARTNER WITH THE LEAGUE, MAKING BOTH FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND LENDING YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO THE LEAGUE'S LEADERSHIP. THE MIRACLE LEAGUE CONTINUES TO PARTNER WITH THE ST. TAMMANY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, ITS PRINCIPALS, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS. THE MIRACLE LEAGUE IS ALSO COLLABORATING WITH COUNSELORS AT AREA PUBLIC AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT TAKING PART IN THE LEAGUE WITH THE DISABLED CHILDREN THAT ATTEND THESE SCHOOLS AS WELL AS RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS FOR PLAYER "BUDDIES AND HELP WITH FUNDRAISERS. THE LEAGUE IS ALSO ASKING AREA AGENCIES AND NON-PROFITS FOR HELP IN INFORMING THEIR CONSTITUENTS ABOUT HOW A CHILD CAN JOIN A TEAM, INCLUDING: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, A.C.T.I.O.N, ETC.YEARLY EXTRA CURRICULAR EVENTSMAKING A MIRACLE MONEY HILL GOLF TOURNAMENTBOOTS VS BADGES SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTMIRACLE MATCH TENNIS TOURNAMENTNORTHSHORE BEER FESTIVAL2024 PARTICIPATION NUMBERSWINTER KICKBALL : JANUARY-FEBRUARY 20244 TEAMS54 ATHLETES48 SEASON-LONG BUDDIESSPRING BASEBALL: MARCH-MAY 20246 TEAMS115 ATHLETES53 SEASON-LONG BUDDIES SUMMER BASKETBALL: JUNE-JULY 20246 TEAMS75 ATHLETES18 SEASON-LONG BUDDIES FALL BASEBALL: SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 20246 TEAMS118 ATHLETES39 SEASON-LONG BUDDIES NOTE: MIRACLE LEAGUE NORTHSHORE HAS SEASON-LONG "BUDDIES" WHO VOLUNTEER EVERY GAME DAY DURING THE SEASON. MIRACLE LEAGUE NORTHSHORE ALSO INVITES GROUPS TO "BUDDY" FOR AN ENTIRE GAME DAY, FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT COMMIT TO AN ENTIRE SEASON.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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