Little League Baseball Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE: THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE PHYSICAL FITNESS, SPORTSMANSHIP, TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, DISCIPLINE, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE LEAGUE OPERATES AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO OFFERING ORGANIZED ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND DEVELOPMENT-FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT THROUGH VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP, PLAYER INSTRUCTION, AND SUPERVISED COMPETITION.
- Income
- $78,678
- Spending
- $67,353
- Reserves
- 7.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 82%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 30, 2025, 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 September 30, 2025, 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 (3)
- $67,353 spent. YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUE OPERATIONS: THE ORGANIZATION OPERATED SPRING AND FALL YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUES FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-14. SERVICES INCLUDED PLAYER REGISTRATION, TEAM FORMATION, SCHEDULING, UMPIRING, UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, LLI CHARTER FEES, DISTRICT FEES, FIELD USAGE FEES, CONTAINER STORAGE RENTAL FEES, INSURANCE, AND ORGANIZED GAMES AND PRACTICES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 390 PLAYER REGISTRATIONS WERE SERVED, PROMOTING ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT, TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. EACH YEAR A SPECIAL OPENING DAY CEREMONY IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY TO START THE SEASON OFF ON A FESTIVE NOTE. DURING THE SEASON, THE LEAGUE HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GO TO A COLORADO ROCKIES GAME, WHERE THE PLAYERS AND COACHES ARE ALLOWED TO WALK AROUND THE WARNING TRACK OF THE BALLFIELD. THE REGULAR SEASON ENDS IN JUNE AND THERE IS TYPICALLY A PRIVATE POOL PARTY FOR PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS THEN STARTS THE PROCESS OF PLAYER ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ALL-STAR SEASON. THERE IS A SLIGHT BREAK AT THE END OF THE ALL-STAR TOURNAMENT SEASON AND THEN FALL BALL STARTS FOR THE NEXT COUPLE MONTHS WHERE CONCLUDES IN OCTOBER.
- PLAYER AND VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONAL CLINICS, COACH AND UMPIRE TRAINING, AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE SKILLS AND ENSURE A SAFE YOUTH SPORTS ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAMS INCLUDED PRESEASON EVALUATIONS, SKILLS CLINICS, SAFETY INSTRUCTION, AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING FOR COACHES AND LEAGUE OFFICIALS THROUGH LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL DIRECTED PROGRAMS. APPROXIMATELY 450 PLAYERS, COACHES, AND VOLUNTEERS BENEFITED FROM THESE PROGRAMS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. THE COACHES AND BOARD MEMBERS VOLUNTEER AND ARE NOT COMPENSATED FOR THEIR TIME AND EFFORT TO PROVIDE A SAFE, EDUCATIONAL AND ENJOYABLE FOR EACH PLAYER. THE TRAINING PROVIDED IS TYPICALLY PAID FOR BY THE LEAGUE AND OR REIMBURSED AFTER CERTAIN METRICS ARE ACHIEVED. THE PRESEASON EVALUATIONS ARE TYPICALLY AT A SAFE FACILITY THAT IS RENTED OUT FOR 4-6 HOURS. IN SEASON TRAINING AT THIRD PARTY FACILITIES ARE OFTEN SUBSIDIZED BY THE LEAGUE WITH PRIOR AGREEMENTS ESTABLISHED AT THE START OF THE SEASON.
- FIELD MAINTENANCE AND FACILITY SUPPORT: THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED AND IMPROVED BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS AND RELATED FACILITIES USED FOR LEAGUE GAMES AND PRACTICES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED FIELD PREPARATION, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, LANDSCAPING, AND REPAIR OF PLAYING AREAS AND COMMON FACILITIES. THESE SERVICES SUPPORTED ALL LEAGUE PARTICIPANTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY SPECTATORS THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR. THE LEAGUE HAS USAGE FEE AGREEMENTS WITH MULTIPLE CITY AGENCIES BASED ON A PER PLAYER CHARGE. EACH OF THE FIELDS WE RENT HAVE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF FIELD MAINTENANCE AND VARY ACCORDINGLY. AT THESE FACILITIES WE HAVE THIRD-PARTY RENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR CONTAINERS TO STORE GAME TO GAME EQUIPMENT AND YEAR-ROUND STORAGE EQUIPMENT. THESE EXPENSES ADD UP TO SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 February 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2014.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
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 January 1967.
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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