named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Hit-A-Thon
Annual fundraising event where players solicit tax-deductible pledges based on hitting performance; supports field upgrades, equipment, and league operations
Major League Softball
Advanced softball division for experienced players ages 9–13 featuring full-distance player pitching, strategy, and competitive gameplay with emphasis on sportsmanship
Minors – Coach Pitch Softball
Developmental softball division for players ages 6–8 introducing live pitching from coaches or machines, basic defensive positions, and game situations
Minors – Player Pitch Softball
Intermediate softball division for players ages 8–12 focusing on player-pitched games, field awareness, and decision-making in a developmental setting
Tee Ball Softball
Introductory softball division for girls ages 4–7 focusing on fundamentals like hitting off a tee, throwing, catching, and base running in a fun, low-pressure environment
activities · 8 groups
what they do
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Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues 14 activities
- Fundraising EventsHosts annual fundraising events such as the "Bash on the Bases" and the Hit-A-Thon to support improvements to league facilities and operations.
- Fundraising EventsHosts fundraising events such as the annual "Bash on the Bases" and the Hit-A-Thon to support improvements to league facilities and operations.
- Fundraising and community engagement eventsCactus Foothills Little League hosts fundraising events such as the annual "Bash on the Bases" and the "Hit-A-Thon" to support league facilities and operations, and engages parents in various support roles for teams and events.
- Host games and track player performanceOrganizes and hosts regular baseball and softball games with structured scorekeeping, requiring teams to maintain scorebooks and ensuring each player records at least six defensive outs and bats at least once per game. Player statistics and game outcomes are formally recorded.
- Hosting Fundraising EventsHosts annual fundraising events such as the "Bash on the Bases" and the "Hit-A-Thon" to support improvements to league facilities and operations.
- Hosts fundraising and community eventsOrganizes annual fundraising events such as the "Bash on the Bases" dinner and auction, as well as the 2026 Hit-A-Thon, with proceeds supporting facility improvements and league operations. Engages parents in fundraising efforts during the season.
- Operate youth baseball and softball programsOffers baseball, softball, and T-ball programs for children ages 4–14 across multiple divisions and skill levels, including Tee Ball, Coach Pitch, Player Pitch, and Majors divisions, during both Spring and Fall seasons. Programs are delivered at fields in the Cave Creek School District, including Black Mountain, Horseshoe Trails, and Lone Mountain Elementary Schools.
- Operates youth baseball and softball programsOffers baseball, softball, and T-ball programs for children ages 4–14 across multiple divisions, including Tee Ball, Minors (Coach Pitch and Player Pitch), and Majors, with seasonal offerings in Spring and Fall. Programs are designed to teach fundamental skills, build confidence, and promote fun in a structured environment.
- Organize and operate youth baseball and softball leaguesCactus Foothills Little League organizes and operates baseball, softball, and Tee Ball programs for children aged 4-14 in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area, offering both Spring and Fall seasons. This includes managing teams, scheduling games, recording statistics, and providing uniforms.
- Organizes games, teams, and player developmentHosts organized games with recorded scores and statistics, conducts skill evaluations, assigns players to teams by division, and ensures participation standards such as batting and defensive play in every game. Includes structured team rosters for the 2026 Spring season across Major and Minor divisions.
- Organizing Youth Baseball and Softball ProgramsOrganizes and hosts baseball, softball, and Tee Ball programs for children aged 4-14 in both Spring and Fall seasons, including various divisions like Tee Ball Softball, Minors – Coach Pitch, Minors – Player Pitch, and Major League Softball, with games played at multiple fields across the Phoenix and Scottsdale area, primarily within the Cave Creek School District.
- Run seasonal fundraising eventsHosts annual fundraising events such as the "Bash on the Bases" dinner, live music, auctions, and raffles, and conducts in-season fundraisers with parent support. Proceeds fund facility improvements, equipment, and operational costs at league fields.
- Youth Baseball and Softball ProgramsOperates baseball, softball, and Tee Ball programs for children aged 4-14 in both Spring and Fall seasons, including various divisions like Tee Ball Softball, Minors (Coach Pitch and Player Pitch), and Major League Softball, with games organized and scores recorded.
- Youth Baseball and Softball ProgramsOperates baseball, softball, and Tee Ball programs for children aged 4-14 in both Spring and Fall seasons, including various divisions like Tee Ball Softball, Minors (Coach Pitch and Player Pitch), and Major League Softball, with games organized and scores recorded.
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Youth Baseball and Softball Field Operations 9 activities
- Conducting Skill EvaluationsConducts skill evaluations for baseball at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School Baseball Fields and for softball at Fitz Field at Black Mountain Elementary School.
- Maintain and operate league fieldsOperates and maintains multiple baseball and softball fields across the Phoenix and Scottsdale area, including facilities at Black Mountain, Horseshoe Trails, and Lone Mountain Elementary Schools, with funding for field improvements and lighting.
- Maintain and utilize sports facilitiesThe organization operates and utilizes multiple baseball and softball fields, primarily at Black Mountain, Horseshoe Trails, and Lone Mountain Elementary Schools within the Cave Creek School District, for practices and games.
- Manages league fields and facilitiesOperates and maintains multiple baseball and softball fields at Black Mountain, Horseshoe Trails, and Lone Mountain Elementary Schools within the Cave Creek School District, including funding for facility fees, lighting, field improvements, and equipment.
- Organize skill evaluationsConducts annual skill evaluations for baseball players at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School and for softball players at Fitz Field, Black Mountain Elementary School, to place participants in appropriate divisions.
- Provide equipment and uniformsSupplies registered players with team jerseys and baseball caps, and funds the purchase of baseballs, softballs, T-balls, and other equipment. Also covers field-related costs such as lighting and facility improvements.
- Providing Player Equipment and FacilitiesProvides registered players with a team jersey and baseball cap, and covers costs for uniforms, facility fees, field improvements, lighting, new equipment (baseball/softballs/T-balls), and umpire costs. The league utilizes fields at Black Mountain, Horseshoe Trails, and Lone Mountain Elementary Schools within the Cave Creek School District.
- Sports Facility Management and UsageOperates and utilizes multiple baseball and softball fields across the Phoenix and Scottsdale area, specifically at Black Mountain, Horseshoe Trails, and Lone Mountain Elementary Schools within the Cave Creek School District, for practices, games, and skill evaluations.
- Sports Facility Management and UsageOperates and utilizes multiple baseball and softball fields across the Phoenix and Scottsdale area, specifically at Black Mountain, Horseshoe Trails, and Lone Mountain Elementary Schools within the Cave Creek School District, for practices, games, and skill evaluations.
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Youth Baseball Skills & Rule Education 6 activities
- Baseball and Softball Skill Development ResourcesProvides access to professional hitting advice, various hitting drills, free e-books and articles on throwing and strength training, and a softball podcast to support player development.
- Baseball and Softball Skill Development ResourcesProvides access to professional hitting advice, various hitting drills, free e-books and articles on throwing and strength training, and podcasts to support player development.
- Provide player development resourcesOffers free e-books and articles on throwing and strength training, professional hitting advice from experts like Sue Enquist and John Mallee, and access to the Smart Softball Podcast to support player skill development.
- Provide resources for player developmentThe organization offers various resources for player development, including access to podcasts, e-books, articles, and hitting drills from professional coaches and experts.
- Providing Educational Resources for Players and CoachesOffers access to professional hitting advice, various hitting drills, free e-books and articles on throwing and strength training, and podcasts related to softball, to enhance player and coach development.
- Supports player and coach educationProvides access to professional coaching resources including hitting advice from experts Sue Enquist and John Mallee, hitting drills, and educational content on throwing and strength training. Also offers the Smart Softball Podcast and free e-books for player development.
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Youth Safety Screening & Training 6 activities
- Conduct volunteer background checksPerforms comprehensive background checks on all volunteers, including criminal and sex offender registry checks across all states, to ensure child safety within the league.
- Conducts volunteer background checksPerforms comprehensive background checks on all volunteers, including criminal and sex offender registry checks across all states, to ensure child safety within the league.
- Ensure child safety through volunteer background checksCactus Foothills Little League conducts thorough background checks on all volunteers, including criminal and sex offender checks in all states, to ensure the safety of participating children.
- Ensuring Child Safety through Volunteer Background ChecksConducts thorough background checks on all volunteers, including criminal and sex offender checks in all states, to ensure the safety of participating children.
- Volunteer and Child Safety ScreeningConducts thorough background checks on all volunteers, including criminal and sex offender checks in all states, to ensure child safety within its programs.
- Volunteer and Child Safety ScreeningConducts thorough background checks on all volunteers, including criminal and sex offender checks in all states, to ensure child safety within its programs.
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Youth Sports Coach Recruitment and Management 4 activities
- Coordinates parent and player participation requirementsEngages parents in scorekeeping, field preparation and cleanup, and snack support for teams. Requires players to assist with equipment setup and breakdown for games and practices.
- Facilitate parent and player participation in operationsEngages parents in field preparation and cleanup, snack support for teams, and scorekeeping. Requires players to assist with equipment setup and breakdown for at least two games and two practices per season.
- Parent and Player Engagement in OperationsEngages parents in various operational tasks including snack support, scorekeeping, field preparation and cleanup for home games, and requires players to assist coaches with equipment setup and breakdown.
- Parent and Player Engagement in OperationsEngages parents in various operational aspects including snack support, scorekeeping, field preparation and cleanup for home games, and annual fundraising events, while players assist coaches with equipment setup and breakdown.
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Youth Football Equipment Provision 2 activities
- Player Support and Equipment ProvisionProvides registered players with team jerseys, baseball caps, uniforms, and covers costs for facility fees, field improvements, lighting, new equipment (baseball/softballs/T-balls), and umpire fees.
- Provides uniforms and equipmentSupplies registered players with a team jersey and baseball cap, and funds the purchase of baseballs, softballs, T-balls, and other necessary equipment for league operations.
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Mobile App-Based Sports Program Management 1 activity
- Maintains event and program calendarProvides a centralized calendar of events and activities for teams and families to support coordination of games, practices, evaluations, and special events.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Host special events and clinicsOrganizes events such as the 2026 CFLL Baseball and Softball Hit-A-Thon at Horseshoe Trails Baseball Fields to engage players and families in skill-building and community activities.
- Player Support and Equipment ProvisionProvides registered players with team jerseys, baseball caps, uniforms, and covers facility fees, field improvements, lighting, new equipment (baseball/softballs/T-balls), and umpire costs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$243K
Contributions & grants$56K23%
Program service revenue$187K77%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$222K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$89K
Cash$89K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$89K
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +26.1%
relationships · 25
who they work with
- 99pledges.com Partner — Uses their website for secure online payments for the Hit-A-Thon fundraiser.
- Andrew Wasserman Partner — Provides resources for softball throwing and strength training, including e-books and articles.
- Annunciation Partner — Students attending this school are eligible to play in Cactus Foothills Little League.
- Black Mountain Elementary Partner — Uses fields at the school for baseball and softball programs.
- Black Mountain Elementary School Partner — Students attending this school are eligible to play in Cactus Foothills Little League; also a location for league facility improvements and softball skills evaluations.
- CCUSD Partner — Pays facility fees to CCUSD for use of their facilities.
- CFSLL President Government — Point of contact for resolving unsolvable disputes or dissatisfaction within the league.
- CFSLL board member Government — Available to receive notifications about unresolved disputes or dissatisfaction.
- Cave Creek School District Partner — Uses fields at 3 of its 5 elementary schools and its Main Office for programs.
- Chez Sievers Partner — Provides a podcast and blog on softball tips.
- Desert Sun Academy Partner — Students attending this school are eligible to play in Cactus Foothills Little League.
- Desert Willow Elementary School Partner — Students attending this school are eligible to play in Cactus Foothills Little League.
- Echo Mountain Primary School Partner — Shares facilities for youth baseball and softball activities
- Foothills Academy Partner — Students attending this school are eligible to play in Cactus Foothills Little League.
- Horseshoe Trails Elementary Partner — Uses fields at the school for baseball and softball programs.
- Horseshoe Trails Elementary School Partner — Students attending this school are eligible to play in Cactus Foothills Little League; also a location for league facility improvements and baseball skills evaluations.
- John Mallee Partner — Provides professional hitting advice and drills.
- Little League Arizona District 3 Network — Is part of Little League Arizona District 3.
- Little League Baseball, Incorporated Network — Operates under the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball, Incorporated.
- Little League International Network — Operates under mandates from Little League International, including player eligibility and documentation requirements.
- Lone Mountain Elementary Partner — Uses fields at the school for baseball and softball programs.
- Lone Mountain Elementary School Partner — Students attending this school are eligible to play in Cactus Foothills Little League; also a location for league facility improvements.
- Sonoran Trails Middle School Partner — Students attending this school are eligible to play in Cactus Foothills Little League.
- Sue Enquist Partner — Provides professional hitting advice and drills.
- Tim Walton Partner — Provides hitting drills.