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1904 Baseball Club

EIN 92-0731572 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceWeak34 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A non-profit organization formed to carry out educational purpose

Income
$261,386
Spending
$251,548
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$22,868, chief executive officer

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

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 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 (5)
  1. $120,498 spent. Tournaments - 1904 baseball players learn many things from tournaments, including game strategy, fundamentals, and confidence. 1) Game Strategy - players can learn the game from different angles and learn how to run bases properly. 2) The players learn to focus on fundamentals. 3) The players gain confidence through daily practice and tournament participation. 4) The players learn others skills like flexibility, teamwork, discipline, and leadership. 5)The players can also learn to know their strengths and weaknesses and how to work on them. There were more than 120 kids who participated and played at this club for the year 2024.
  2. $110,827 spent. Coaching - the club had around 13 coaches helping kids with their personal and professional development for 2024. The coaches helped more than 120 players achieve their goals. These coaches were instrumental in mentoring the players to identify their strenghts and weaknesses. The coaches also made sure that the players develop strategies to deal with challenges including offering feedback, establishing clear objectives, and creating an environment that is helpful for learning and development, essential to their growth. The coaches constantly communicate with the players, actively listening and motivating the players at all times.
  3. $9,865 spent. Service - The club helped and mentored more than 120 kids in different occasions developing their skills and teamwork during pratices and scrimmages. The players practice their skills under pressure which teaching develop mental toughness. The players learn to play together and communicate on the field emphasizing sportmanship and mutual respect. The players benefit from practices and scrimmages staying active and enjoying having fun with their fellow teammates. But most of all regular practices and scrimmages have been proven to help players improve their skills, build endurance, and learn to work together.
  4. $10,358 spent. Other expenses, license renewal, card fees, professional fees and insurance to carry out the goal of the club.
  5. Other expenses, license renewal, card fees, professional 10358. 0. 0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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