Inglewood Baseball Fund Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Youth development, capital investments for facilities and developing workforce opportunities through the sport of baseball.
- Income
- $128,374
- Spending
- $154,180
- Reserves
- -0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $13,415, executive dir.
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
Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 166% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.
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 (1)
- $133,380 spent. The Inglewood Baseball Fund through long standing partnerships with the LA Rockstars Baseball Club, Dodgers RBI, the MLB Urban Youth Academy, USA Baseball and local leagues, conducts, supports and sponsors player skill training and baseball development opportunities for baseball players ages 8-18. IBF is focused on the organization and development of field renovation projects that will enhance the playing surfaces and hitting facilities for baseball players in Inglewood and neighboring communities.IBF partners and coaches have developed a successful track record of guiding aspiring ball players to NCAA schools, NAIA schools and Junior Colleges. More than two dozen players in partner programs are currently playing college baseball and IBF coaches have been instrumental in assisting with these opportunities. IBF has created a financial system to support young men interested in baseball beyond their days as players. IBF works with current college and professional level players to assist them in acquiring the skills necessary to coach youth baseball at high level in practice sessions and games.
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 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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 September 2015.
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 November 4, 2026.
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