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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1900914

BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · MUNHALL, PA 15120

Financials

$1.9M$1.7M2023$1.7M$1.9M2024$1.8M$2M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,842,152$1,952,060-$109,908$12,718,368$4,876,289$7,842,079
December 31, 2024990$1,651,156$1,905,919-$254,763$12,981,911$5,029,924$7,951,987
December 31, 2023990$1,889,967$1,724,661$165,306$13,746,004$5,539,254$8,206,750
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,588,029
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$142
Net rental income
$139,741
Net income from fundraising events
$112,949
Other revenue
$253,981

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$156,100
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$91,656
Other salaries and wages
$252,983
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$395,938
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$211,824
Travel
$14,296
Depreciation
$388,214
Program services (functional)
$831,695
Management and general (functional)
$757,459
Fundraising (functional)
$362,906

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,981,911
Total assets, end of year
$12,718,368
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,876,289
Net assets, end of year
$7,842,079
Land, buildings and equipment
$10,639,747
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,206,609
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,635,470
Gross receipts
$1,933,768
Employees
30
Volunteers
2,747
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
PA

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Latasha M Wilson-BatchExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$91,656
Charles D BatchPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Sandy Cochran FritzBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Lynn BanazsakVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Anthony SnoddyBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Christopher SmithBoard Member
Trustee or director
8$0
Mary Lou McConnellBoard Member
Trustee or director
15$0
Robin GosticTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Candi Castleberry-SingletonBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Dr Katie StewartSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Pam VartanianChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Latasha M Wilson-BatchExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$88,524
Charles D BatchPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Sandy Cochran FritzBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Lynn BanazsakVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Anthony SnoddyBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Christopher SmithBoard Member
Trustee or director
8$0
Mary Lou McConnellBoard Member
Trustee or director
15$0
Robin GosticTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Candi Castleberry-SingletonBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Dr Katie StewartSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Pam VartanianChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Latasha M Wilson-BatchExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$85,270
Charles D BatchPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Sandy Cochran FritzBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Lynn BanazsakVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Anthony SnoddyBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Christopher SmithBoard Member
Trustee or director
8$0
Mary Lou McConnellBoard Member
Trustee or director
15$0
Robin GosticTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Candi Castleberry-SingletonBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Dr Katie StewartSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Pam VartanianChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2000 WEST ST, MUNHALL, PA 15120-2540
In care of
% LATASHA WILSON
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Charles D Batch, 2000 West Street, Munhall, PA 151202540
Signed the 990
Charles D Batch, President
Phone
(412) 326-0119
Return prepared by
McGee Maruca & Assoc PC CPAs

Mission

To provide financially challenged youth and their families with the purpose, desire and resources to give their best efforts in all they do throughout their lives. By developing after school programs, reading & computer literacy programs, scholarships for students, restoring playgrounds and offering sports and leisure activities, we show our commitment to the success of all our youth and their families. The encouragement and involvement of the community stimulates that success.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Educational Programs - Best of the Batch Foundation has several educational programs including Best of the Batch Club, Dignity & Respect for Youth, Reading & Computer Literacy, Scholarship Awards Program and ClubHouse Corner.
    Expenses $464,527 · grants $156,100
  • Camp Batch is our summertime program which provides youth with physical activity, meals, field trips, and educational enrichment to combat summer learning loss. Camp Batchs focus is hands-on learning opportunities for youth that are centered around subjects and ideas that matter to them, with the goal of reinforcing the retention of academic topics to combat summer learning loss. This is a summertime day camp for kids to have fun!
    Expenses $202,989
  • Batch-A Toys - The Batch-A Toys is a significant community program where the Foundation adopts 100 Allegheny County families and provides toys and essential household items. More than 6,000 toys and household products are donated and wrapped by more than 225 volunteers at an annual wrapping party. The gifts are personally delivered by Charlie, Latasha and several volunteers along with Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve.
    Expenses $143,547
  • BatchPacks for Kids - BatchPacks for Kids is our back-to-school initiative to prepare the students to begin the school year. In addition to a BatchPack, school supplies are also handed out to students in local schools. Over 5,000 BatchPacks have been given out since the program has started. The students also have the option to donate back their BatchPack once they are done using it to help others in need.
    Expenses $20,632
  • Project C.H.U.C.K. (Continually Helping Uplift Community Kids) - The goal is to provide our youth with the resources they need in order to give their best efforts in all they do, both now and in the future. Project C.H.U.C.K is the largest Best of the Batch Foundation program and was created for boys and girls 7-18 years old. For seven weeks, participants play a total of 20 basketball games with the ultimate goal of advancing in the playoffs and to the championship game on Championship Day. In addition to providing children with something to do, Project C.H.U.C.K. teaches them discipline, self-confidence, team orientation, and the fundamental skills of basketball, all while having a great time.
  • Next Level Athletics (NLA) - NLA is a member of USA Track & Field (USATF) Three Rivers Association for males/females ages 7 to 18 that compete in sanctioned meets around the country. NLA focuses on the development of student-athletes in an environment that promotes academic development, self-esteem and confidence. NLA is not about just running and athletic training. We motivate student-athletes to aspire to achieve leadership, self-discipline, sportsmanship, integrity and a sense of teamwork. As student-athletes compete from May to July they develop both physically and academically, and are inspired to achieve their personal best. Next Level Athletics emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through health and wellness programs for our scholar-athletes. Our student-athletes achieve their personal goals through determination, discipline and enjoyment, with the strong support of their peers, family and community.
  • Comfort in a Basket was part of the emergency response programming that was used to help families in need during the recent COVID-19 shutdowns. With help from volunteers and donations from companies and individuals,baskets were put together that contained both essential needs such as paper towels, food and water plus educational items for kids to continue furthering their educational needs.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
34-1900914
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,718,368
Income (IRS master file)
$1,933,768

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,842,152$1,952,060$12,718,368XML
990December 2024$1,651,156$1,905,919$12,981,911XML
990December 2023$1,889,967$1,724,661$13,746,004XML
990December 2022$2,382,182$1,268,575$12,982,397IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 34-1900914).

Questions about BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION is 34-1900914.
Is BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION 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 BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Charles D Batch.
Who are the officers and directors of BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,656 (Latasha M Wilson-Batch, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,842,152, expenses of $1,952,060 and total assets of $12,718,368 at year end.

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