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Chesterfield Basball-Softball Association

EIN 51-0539699 · Chesterfield, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEVELOP, SUPERVISE, AND ASSIST THE INTEREST OF PLAYERS AT ALL SKILL LEVELS. THROUGH PROPER GUIDANCE AND EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP, WE STRIVE TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER EXEMPLIFIED THROUGH: SPORTSMANSHIP, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, DISCIPLINE, RESPECT AND TEAMWORK.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
400

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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. $1.1 million spent. CHESTERFIELD BASEBALL SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION (CBSA) HOSTS VARIOUS LEAGUES TO ASSIST IN PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AT ALL SKILL LEVELS. BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING BY AGE: * TRAINING (5-7) LEARN FUNDAMENTALS & HAVE FUN WITH FRIENDS * AMERICAN (8-14) RECREATIONAL/COMPETITIVE REC; DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG FUNDAMENTALS * SELECT BASEBALL (9-14) COMPETITIVE LEAGUE FOR ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT * SELECT SOFTBALL (9-18) COMPETITIVE LEAGUE FOR ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT * BASEBALL HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE (15-18) TO CONTINUE BUILDING SKILLS AT A COMPETITVE REC LEVELDURING THE CURRENT YEAR, 4,943 YOUTHS PARTICIPATED...(SEE SCHEDULE O) IN THE VARIOUS LEAGUE OFFERINGS.CBSA ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. CBSA DONATED TO THE CURE SANFILIPPO FOUNDATION, ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, AND LDS PHILANTHROPIES THIS YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 October 2025.

    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 February 2006.

    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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