Bismark Youth Fastpitch Softball Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Bismarck Youth Fastpitch Softball Association (BYFSA) is a recreational youth fastpitch softball organization run by volunteers. Our programs include recreational leagues, competitive travel teams, and camps/clinics throughout the year for all ages! This organization is designed to provide a safe and fun place for kids to play fastpitch softball while building sportsmanship and camaraderie. We encourage participants of all ages and skill levels to come out and join us!
- Income
- $195,846
- Spending
- $150,007
- Reserves
- 14.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 78%
- Highest pay
- $3,813, 14u travel coach
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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 (2)
- $37,725 spent. Summer Softball League - This program is to enable players to learn the game of fastpitch softball in a fun and stimulating environment. The main focus is on developing the skills necessary to help players succeed and be the best softball players they can be. 424 athletes ages 5-18 participated in 2025. Expenses include jerseys, field use, End of year tournament, umpire fees, and equipment need for the sport. We also provide scholarships for families who cannot afford the cost of the participation fees.
- $112,282 spent. Competitive Travel Program - This program is a competitive program requiring participants to tryout to make a team. In 2024 we had 6 teams, each had 10 -16 athletes on the team. This program includes the Summer Blast Tournament. Expenses include uniforms, Tournament registration, umpire fees, and equipment.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2017 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on September 15, 2017.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 2025.
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 2017.
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 October 21, 2026.
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