Nonprofit · EIN 21-0652304
BABE RUTH LEAGUE INC
Tax-exempt · HAMILTON, NJ 08619
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,965,437 | $5,903,044 | $62,393 | $15,837,087 | $1,544,464 | $14,292,623 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,852,845 | $5,299,754 | $553,091 | $14,396,881 | $898,256 | $13,498,625 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $377,415
- Program service revenue
- $3,339,955
- Investment income
- $104,621
- Royalties
- $1,254,205
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,562
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $819,584
- Other revenue
- $2,143,446
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $22,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $954,678
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,249,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,834,537
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $40,000
- Occupancy
- $56,936
- Travel
- $372,359
- Depreciation
- $106,008
- Program services (functional)
- $4,223,859
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,679,185
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,396,881
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,837,087
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,544,464
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,292,623
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,483,747
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,902,529
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,907,771
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $384,852
- Gross unrelated business income
- $18,500
- Gross receipts
- $5,999,035
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 1,000,000
- Year formed
- 1951
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN TELLEFSEN | PRESIDENT &CEO Officer | 40 | $397,216 | $30,500 |
| ROBERT P FAHERTY | SVP COMMISSIONER Officer | 40 | $229,580 | $51,863 |
| KC KRAUSS | CFO/CORP SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $212,283 | $38,875 |
| ROB CONNOR | VP OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $193,188 | $54,741 |
| JAMES WAGONER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB DICKSON | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB MOTTA | PSW REGION COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE LALLY | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYLA ALLISON | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HUPKA | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WRIGHT | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT STENMAN | PNW REGION COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WATKINS | OV REGION COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY JORDAN | NE REGION COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH ERRICO | MAR COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOU VALENTIC | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEONARD HAMMER | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIM KUNTZ | MWP REGION COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EUGENE REYNOLDS | SW REGION COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN LUCAS | SE REGION COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN TELLEFSEN | PRESIDENT &CEO Officer | 40 | $342,953 | $30,500 |
| ROBERT P FAHERTY | SVP COMMISSIONER Officer | 40 | $230,613 | $53,767 |
| ROB CONNOR | VP OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $185,718 | $47,628 |
| KC KRAUSS | CFO/CORP SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $192,283 | $33,386 |
| JAMES WAGONER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB DICKSON | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB MOTTA | PSW REGION COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE LALLY | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYLA ALLISON | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HUPKA | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WRIGHT | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT STENMAN | PNW REGION COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WATKINS | OV REGION COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY JORDAN | NE REGION COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH ERRICO | MAR COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOU VALENTIC | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONARD HAMMER | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KUNTZ | MWP REGION COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE REYNOLDS | SW REGION COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LUCAS | SE REGION COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1670 WHITEHORSE MERCERVILLE RD, HAMILTON, NJ 08619-3822
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 112 Monmoor Ave, MISHAWAKA IN 46544
- Principal officer (990 for 2023)
- STEVEN TELLEFSEN, 1670 WHITEHORSE MERCERVILLE RD, HAMILTON, NJ 08619
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- MICHAEL KAZMIRSKI, 112 Monmoor Ave, Mishawaka IN 46544
- Signed the 990
- STEVEN TELLEFSEN, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (609) 695-1434
- Return prepared by
- HILL BARTH & KING LLC
Mission
THE BABE RUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PROGRAM, USING REGULATION COMPETITIVE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL RULES, TEACHES SKILLS, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, AND RESPECT FOR THE RULES OF THE GAME, AND BASIC IDEALS OF SPORTSMANSHIP AND FAIR PLAY. IN ALL ASPECTS, BABE RYTH LEAGUE INC IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING OUR PARTICIPANTS THE VERY BEST EDUCATIONAL, SPORTS EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE. IT IS OUR FUNDAMENTAL BELIEF THAT EVERY CHILD WITH A DESIRE TO PLAY BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL BE AFFORDED THAT OPPORTUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- WORLD SERIESExpenses $799,344 · revenue $662,391
- REGIONAL TOURNAMENTSExpenses $77,341 · revenue $244,375
- FIELD EDUCATION AND UMPIRE ASSOCIATESExpenses $183,345 · grants $22,000 · revenue $71,905
- Expenses $3,163,829 · revenue $3,232,025
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 21-0652304
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N63Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,837,087
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,999,035
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2024 | $5,965,437 | $5,903,044 | $15,837,087 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $5,852,845 | $5,299,754 | $14,396,881 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $6,334,175 | $4,948,699 | $13,565,347 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: MICHAEL KAZMIRSKI | August 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 21-0652304).
Questions about BABE RUTH LEAGUE INC
- What is the EIN of BABE RUTH LEAGUE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BABE RUTH LEAGUE INC is 21-0652304.
- Is BABE RUTH LEAGUE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to BABE RUTH LEAGUE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BABE RUTH LEAGUE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BABE RUTH LEAGUE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BABE RUTH LEAGUE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BABE RUTH LEAGUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 names STEVEN TELLEFSEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BABE RUTH LEAGUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $397,216 (STEVEN TELLEFSEN, PRESIDENT &CEO).
- How much revenue does BABE RUTH LEAGUE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,965,437, expenses of $5,903,044 and total assets of $15,837,087 at year end.
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