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ARIZONA MSBLINC

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860954731 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE N63 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · azmsbl.com
revenue
$316K
expenses
$295K
net assets
$92K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO ENABLE BASEBALL FANS TO ENJOY THE GAME AS A PARTICIPANT VIA AN AMATEUR BASEBALL LEAGUE

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Men's Senior Baseball League (AZMSBL) is a recreational baseball organization for adult men, primarily aged 30 and above, based in Arizona. The league fosters camaraderie and a love of baseball through organized games, tournaments, and social engagement among its members. It features player and manager profiles, rule discussions, and baseball-related articles in its newsletter, emphasizing lifelong participation in the sport.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

AZMSBL Newsletter
Biannual publication featuring player profiles, baseball trivia, rule interpretations, and personal stories from members, including former professional players
MSBL World Series Participation
Facilitates player involvement in the national Men’s Senior Baseball League World Series, promoting competitive play beyond Arizona
Recreational Baseball League
Organized adult baseball league for men 30+, offering regular-season games, playoffs, and team management opportunities across multiple teams
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Youth and Adult Amateur Sports Leagues 5 activities
    • Provides league operational management
      Conducts ongoing league operations including field reservations, umpire coordination, game scheduling, financial management, All Star Games, and league picnics, as demonstrated by long-term contributions from key individuals.
    • Provides operational and leadership continuity through long-term board and management service
      Relies on sustained volunteer leadership, including long-serving board members and managers such as Ernie Barten, Mike Briguglio, Ed Klemm, Lou McAnany, and John Silingo, who have contributed to league operations including field reservations, scheduling, financial management, and divisional growth.
    • Schedules and secures facilities for league games
      Arranges for games to be held at city parks, high school facilities, and MLB Spring Training facilities in the Phoenix metropolitan area depending on the season.
    • Secures and schedules game facilities across public and professional venues
      Holds Winter and Spring season games at city parks and high school facilities, and Summer season games at MLB Spring Training facilities in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
    • Supports league governance and leadership development
      Relies on sustained board leadership and management experience, with multiple individuals serving extended terms in roles such as president, treasurer, and board member, contributing to league growth and structural development.
  • Lost and Found Item Recovery 3 activities
    • Facilitate lost and found for baseball equipment
      Operates a lost and found system to return lost baseball equipment to owners.
    • Manages a lost and found system for baseball equipment
      Operates a system to recover and return lost baseball equipment to its owners.
    • Manages lost and found for baseball equipment
      Operates a lost and found system to facilitate the return of lost baseball equipment to its owners.
  • Member and Industry Directory Services 3 activities
    • Maintain a business directory for members
      Maintains a business directory of local businesses managed by or employing AZMSBL members to support members professionally.
    • Maintains a business directory to support members professionally
      Operates a business directory of local businesses managed by or employing AZMSBL members to support their professional development and networking off the field.
    • Maintains member business directory
      Maintains a business directory of local businesses managed by or employing AZMSBL members to support professional networking and off-field opportunities for league members.
  • Group Life and AD&D Insurance 3 activities
    • Offer accidental injury insurance
      Makes accidental injury insurance coverage available to teams within the AZMSBL by arranging for payment of premiums to an insurance company.
    • Provides accidental injury insurance coverage for league teams
      Makes accidental injury insurance available to teams by arranging premium payments to an insurance company.
    • Provides accidental injury insurance for teams
      Makes accidental injury insurance coverage available to AZMSBL teams by arranging premium payments with an insurance company.
  • Umpire Training and Evaluation Programs 3 activities
    • Operates an umpire evaluation system for games
      Manages an evaluation system to assess umpire performance during Arizona Men's Senior Baseball League games.
    • Operates umpire evaluation system
      Operates a formal evaluation system for umpires during games in the Arizona Men's Senior Baseball League to maintain officiating standards.
    • Provide umpire evaluation services
      Operates an umpire evaluation system for games in the Arizona Men's Senior Baseball League.
  • Member-Contributed Newsletter Production 3 activities
    • Publish a league newsletter
      Publishes a newsletter that includes articles, quizzes, photos, and insights about baseball, featuring contributions from players, managers, and board members.
    • Publishes a league newsletter with community contributions
      Produces a newsletter featuring articles, quizzes, photos, and baseball insights contributed by players, managers, and board members.
    • Publishes league newsletter
      Publishes a regular newsletter featuring articles, quizzes, photos, and baseball insights contributed by players, managers, and board members.
  • Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues 1 activity
    • Organizes and manages multiple annual baseball seasons
      Organizes three baseball seasons annually: Winter and Spring seasons with 7 games each, and a Summer season (April–October) with 18 games plus a post-season, accommodating age-based team competition in the Summer and open participation in Winter and Spring.
  • Uncategorized 10 activities
    • League leadership and operational management
      Longstanding board members and leaders have contributed to league operations including field reservations, umpire coordination, game scheduling, financial management, All Star Games, and league picnics.
    • Maintains member business directory
      Supports AZMSBL members professionally by maintaining a directory of local businesses managed by or employing league members.
    • Manages game operations and facilities
      Coordinates field reservations and schedules games at city parks, high schools, and MLB Spring Training facilities in the Phoenix metropolitan area during the respective seasons.
    • Manages lost and found for baseball equipment
      Operates a system to return lost baseball equipment to its owners.
    • Operates men's senior baseball leagues with seasonal schedules
      Organizes three baseball seasons annually: Winter and Spring seasons with 7 games each, and a Summer season (April–October) with 18 games plus a post-season. The league operates age-based team competition during the Summer season and allows players of all ages to participate in the Winter (November–February) and Spring (February–April) seasons.
    • Operates organized baseball seasons with structured scheduling and age-based divisions
      Organizes three baseball seasons annually — Winter and Spring seasons with 7 games each, and a Summer season with 18 games plus a post-season, featuring age-based team competition during the Summer (April–October) and open participation in Winter (November–February) and Spring (February–April) seasons.
    • Operates umpire evaluation system
      Manages an evaluation system for umpires officiating games in the Arizona Men's Senior Baseball League to maintain officiating standards.
    • Organize adult baseball leagues and seasons
      Organizes three baseball seasons annually: Winter and Spring seasons with 7 games each, and a Summer season with 18 games plus a post-season. Games are held at city parks, high school facilities, and MLB Spring Training facilities in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The "Summer" season (April-October) features age-based team competition, while "Winter" (November-February) and "Spring" (February-April) seasons allow players of all ages to participate.
    • Provides insurance coverage for teams
      Makes accidental injury insurance available to teams by arranging premium payments with an insurance company.
    • Publishes league newsletter
      Produces and distributes a newsletter featuring articles, quizzes, photos, and baseball insights contributed by players, managers, and board members.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$316K
Contributions & grants$316K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$295K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$92K
Cash$92K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$92K
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -15.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • CHUCK BROCKMAN — DIRECTOR
  • DOUG HARMON — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN WILKISON — DIRECTOR
  • TODD TROLLOPE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Brian Kingman Partner — Former major league pitcher and current AZMSBL pitcher who contributes articles to the newsletter.
  • Ernie Barten Partner — Executive Board member and contributor of baseball trivia to the newsletter.
  • Local businesses managed by or employing AZMSBL members Partner — Businesses listed in the AZMSBL directory that are managed by or employ league members
  • Lou McAnany Partner — AZMSBL President and contributor to the newsletter.
  • Means Telecom Partner — Business listed in the Arizona Men's Senior Baseball League business directory; contact Chris Means, player on the 45+ Reds team
  • Men’s Senior Baseball League, Inc. (“MSBL”) Partner — AZMSBL operates under the authority of the MSBL Board of Directors and abides by its rules and regulations.
  • Superior Radio Communications LLC Partner — Business listed in the Arizona Men's Senior Baseball League business directory; contact Shaun Allen, player on the 35 Cardinals team