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Hampton Roads Hurricanes

EIN 90-0871434 · Yorktown, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE HAMPTON ROADS HURRICANES TRAVEL BASEBALL ASSOCIATION, CANES, SHALL BE TO HELP PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN HIGH MORAL CHARACTER IN THE CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE TEACHING OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, HONESTY, LOYALTY, COURAGE, TEAMWORK, AND RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY. WE BELIEVE BASEBALL IS A FUN AND CHALLENGING GAME THAT REQUIRES PLAYERS TO DEVELOP THE ABILITY TO OVERCOME MISTAKES AND TO LOOK FORWARD TO FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES. THE CANES ORGANIZATION WILL ASK PLAYERS TO WORK HARD TOWARD EXCELLENCE, NOT PERFECTION. ULTIMATELY, THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS AND TEAM FOCUSED PLAY WILL BE THE GUIDELINE FOR OUR PROGRAM, WHICH WE BELIEVE WILL CREATE BETTER BASEBALL PLAYERS AND RESULT IN OUR ATHLETES BECOMING LEADERS WITHIN THEIR TEAM, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY. CANES FAMILIES, COACHES, AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE COMMITTED TO COACHING PROPER FUNDAMENTALS AND FOSTERING COMPETITIVE PLAYING OPPORTUNITIES, SO THAT ALL PLAYERS GROW IN THEIR ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME WITHIN A SAFE AND SUPPORT

Income
$139,426
Spending
$143,237
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 July 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 (3)
  1. THE HAMPTON ROADS HURRICANES HAVE GIVEN THE COMMUNITY A SAFE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY BASEBALL AND TEACH LIFE LESSONS.
  2. $130,650 spent. CANES PLAYERS WILL CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATE GROWTH AND EXCELLENCE IN THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO BE PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. CANES PLAYERS WILL DEMONSTRATE AN AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE WORLD AROUND THEM OUTSIDE OF BASEBALL VIA ACADEMIC SUCCESS BY HAVING A GPA OF 2.5 OR HIGHER AND COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS BY MEANS OF VARIOUS CHARITABLE CANES-SPONSORED INITIATIVES THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR. THE CANES ORGANIZATION WILL ENGAGE ALL PLAYERS IN RIGOROUS TRAINING ACTIVITIES ON SAFE, WELL-MAINTAINED FACILITIES. THE CANES ORGANIZATION WILL RECRUIT, RETAIN, AND SUPPORT A VOLUNTEER STAFF THAT HOLDS THE PLAYERS TO HIGH MORAL, ACADEMIC, AND ETHICAL STANDARDS WHICH SHALL ALWAYS TAKE PRIORITY OVER THEIR ATHLETIC ABILITY. THE CANES ORGANIZATION WILL FOSTER EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITY, WHILE PROMOTING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN AND AMONG COACHES, PLAYERS, AND FAMILIES.
  3. CANES PLAYERS WILL CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATE GROWTH AND EXCELLENCE IN THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO BE PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. CANES PLAYERS WILL DEMONSTRATE AN AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE WORLD AROUND THEM OUTSIDE OF BASEBALL VIA ACADEMIC SUCCESS BY HAVING A GPA OF 2.5 OR HIGHER AND COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS BY MEANS OF VARIOUS CHARITABLE CANES-SPONSORED INITIATIVES THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR. THE CANES ORGANIZATION WILL ENGAGE ALL PLAYERS IN RIGOROUS TRAINING ACTIVITIES ON SAFE, WELL-MAINTAINED FACILITIES. THE CANES ORGANIZATION WILL RECRUIT, RETAIN, AND SUPPORT A VOLUNTEER STAFF THAT HOLDS THE PLAYERS TO HIGH MORAL, ACADEMIC, AND ETHICAL STANDARDS WHICH SHALL ALWAYS TAKE PRIORITY OVER THEIR ATHLETIC ABILITY. THE CANES ORGANIZATION WILL FOSTER EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITY, WHILE PROMOTING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN AND AMONG COACHES, PLAYERS, AND FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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 July 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 December 2013.

    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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