Nonprofit · EIN 46-4117051
LUTZ BASEBALL
Tax-exempt · TAMPA, FL 33624
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $339,201 | $341,188 | -$1,987 | $203,536 | $165,178 | $38,358 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $319,087 | $322,140 | -$3,053 | $180,569 | $140,224 | $40,345 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $308,693 | $358,354 | -$49,661 | $161,738 | $118,331 | $43,407 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,730
- Program service revenue
- $316,541
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $11,930
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $335,348
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,840
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $180,569
- Total assets, end of year
- $203,536
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $165,178
- Net assets, end of year
- $38,358
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $38,358
- Gross receipts
- $339,201
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Deak | President Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| Noel Merklinger | Treasurer Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| Robert Hollings | Secretary Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Sam Shauger | Division Coordinator Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Dan Bennett | Operations Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Ellen Perry | Compliance Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Deak | President Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Noel Merklinger | Treasurer Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Scott Doxtater | Secretary Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Deak | President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Noel Merklinger | Treasurer Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Scott Doxtater | Secretary Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Tim Daley | Vice President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4837 JACKSON CLUB LOOP, TAMPA, FL 33624-4523
- In care of
- % WILLIAM PATTERSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Noel A Merklinger, 4837 Jackson Club Loop, Tampa, FL 33624
- Signed the 990
- Noel Merklinger, Treasurer
- Phone
- (813) 482-8872
Mission
THE MISSION OF LUTZ BASEBALL, INC. IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH YOUNG ATHLETES ARE INSPIRED TO DEVELOP POSITIVE CHARACTER TRAITS LIKE SPORTSMANSHIP,RESPECT, AND HONESTY WHILE LEARNING THE SKILLS AND STRATEGY OF BASEBALL. LUTZ BASEBALL, INC. IS COMMITTED TO CREATING A CULTURE IN WHICH MANAGERS, COACHES,PARENTS, FANS, UMPIRES AND ATHLETES WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION. MEASURES OF OUR SUCCESS WILL BE ATHLETES THAT HAVE FUN PLAYING THE GAME, FEEL LIKE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE TEAM REGARDLESS OF PERFORMANCE, AND LEARN THE GAME IN A RESPECTFUL AND SPORTSMANLIKE WAY. LUTZ BASEBALL, INC. WILL NOT TOLERATE ABUSIVE OR UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT.
Program accomplishments
- THE PURPOSE IS TO CONDUCT SPRING AND FALL SEASONS OF YOUTH BASEBALL IN THE LUTZ AREA, PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY 500 CHILDREN AGES 4-18 WITH ACCESS TO BABE RUTH BASEBALL, INCExpenses $335,348 · grants $10,730 · revenue $339,201
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-4117051
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $203,536
- Income (IRS master file)
- $339,201
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $339,201 | $341,188 | $203,536 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $319,087 | $322,140 | $180,569 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $308,693 | $358,354 | $161,738 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $286,738 | $291,393 | $163,105 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 46-4117051).
Questions about LUTZ BASEBALL
- What is the EIN of LUTZ BASEBALL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LUTZ BASEBALL is 46-4117051.
- Is LUTZ BASEBALL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to LUTZ BASEBALL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LUTZ BASEBALL 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 LUTZ BASEBALL 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 LUTZ BASEBALL 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 LUTZ BASEBALL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Noel A Merklinger.
- Who are the officers and directors of LUTZ BASEBALL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LUTZ BASEBALL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $339,201, expenses of $341,188 and total assets of $203,536 at year end.
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