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LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC
GILBERT, AZ · EIN 742752461 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.littleleague.org
revenue
$135K
expenses
$141K
net assets
$75K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Little League Baseball

profile · synthesized from sources

Little League Baseball and Softball is a youth sports organization that operates local leagues and international tournaments for children in baseball, softball, and the Challenger Division for those with disabilities. It provides training, rules, and support to affiliated leagues worldwide, culminating in annual World Series events in the U.S. The organization promotes character development, sportsmanship, and community engagement through its programs.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Challenger Division
Adapted baseball program for children and young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities
Coach of the Year Award
Recognition program honoring outstanding Little League coaches with a $5,000 grant to their local league
Diamond Leader Training
Coaching certification program focused on leadership, safety, and positive youth development
Little League Baseball World Series
Annual international youth baseball tournament in Williamsport, PA, featuring regional and international champions
Little League Softball World Series
Annual international youth softball tournament featuring 22 games broadcast on ESPN platforms
Pitch, Hit & Run
Free skill development competition for youth ages 7–14 held during local league seasons
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues 2 activities
    • Hosting and Broadcasting Little League World Series Tournaments
      Covers housing, travel, and accommodations for all teams competing at its seven World Series tournaments with an annual investment of approximately $12.5 million, and broadcasts over 340 games on ESPN Platforms, including all 22 games of the Little League Softball World Series.
    • Operating and Broadcasting Little League World Series Tournaments
      Organizes and hosts seven Little League World Series tournaments, covering housing, travel, and accommodations for all participating teams with an annual investment of approximately $12.5 million. It also broadcasts over 340 games on ESPN platforms, including all 22 games of the Little League Softball World Series, and shares over 4,000 highlights across digital and social media channels.
  • Youth Baseball Skills & Rule Education 2 activities
    • Operating Youth Baseball and Softball Programs
      Provides a League Finder tool to help individuals locate nearby Little League programs and offers an official rulebook app containing regulations, playing rules, and operating policies for all divisions of play.
    • Providing Resources and Support for Local Little League Programs
      Offers a League Finder tool to help individuals locate nearby Little League programs, provides an official rulebook app with regulations and policies for all divisions, and gives $5,000 grants to local leagues of selected coaches to support their needs.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 2 activities
    • Volunteer Engagement and Recognition
      Engages over one million volunteers worldwide to support local Little League programs, conducts interviews with female District Administrators to share volunteer experiences and advice, and recognizes volunteers through the Little League Community Hero program during National Volunteer Week.
    • Volunteer Recognition and Development
      Recognizes volunteers through the Little League Community Hero program during National Volunteer Week and conducts interviews with female District Administrators to share volunteer experiences, challenges, and advice.
  • Event-Based Internships in Sports & Culture 1 activity
    • Internship Program and Staff Support
      Offers a semester-long internship program for college students focused on hands-on learning related to major sporting events and employs staff to support year-round purchasing operations and tournament logistics.
  • Baseball Development Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting Local League Operations
      Provides $5,000 grants to local leagues of selected coaches to support their needs and initiatives, and engages over one million volunteers worldwide to support local Little League programs.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Internship Program
      Offers a semester-long internship program for college students focused on hands-on learning related to a major sporting event.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$135K
Contributions & grants$13K10%
Program service revenue$122K90%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$141K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$75K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$75K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +15.9%
relationships · 30

who they work with

  • A.D. STARR Partner — Supplier of the Official Ball of the Little League World Series.
  • ARM & HAMMER Partner — Partner brand offering household products in support of Little League.
  • Beef Partner — Provides recipes and meal ideas for families and teams through a nutrition partnership.
  • Capital One Partner — Official Bank and Credit Card Partner of Little League Baseball and Softball.
  • DICK’S Sporting Goods Partner — Presents the Little League Softball World Series.
  • Dick's Sporting Goods Partner — Official Sporting Goods Retailer of Little League Baseball & Softball.
  • Disney Cruise Line Partner — Offers vacation promotions for Little League families.
  • ESPN Partner — Broadcasts over 340 Little League games, including the Little League Softball World Series, on its platforms.
  • Easton Partner — Official sponsor providing baseball and softball gear.
  • GameChanger Partner — Provides scorekeeping, stats, pitch counts, video streaming, and team management tools for Little League.
  • Gatorade Partner — Provides nutrition tips and resources for young athletes.
  • IHOP Partner — Offers family meal promotions in support of Little League teams.
  • Little League International Government — Primary governing and support body that District Administrators connect with to share updates and guidance.
  • MLB Partner — Collaborates on the Pitch, Hit & Run program for youth players.
  • Musco Partner — Provides lighting solutions for Little League fields.
  • NatureSweet Partner — Provides recipes and nutritional support for Little League families.
  • New York Life Partner — Offers Golden Futures awards for children ages 5-16 through a partnership with Little League.
  • New York Life Partner — Presenting sponsor of the Little League Community Hero recognition program.
  • New York Life Partner — Presents the Community Heroes recognition program in partnership with Little League.
  • OFF! Partner — Provides insect repellent products for outdoor Little League games.
  • OxiClean Partner — Partner brand offering cleaning products in support of Little League.
  • Positive Coaching Alliance Partner — Collaborates with Little League to support the Coach of the Year Award, including joint recognition and participation in the judging panel.
  • ShopLittleLeague.org Partner — Official online store offering merchandise with free shipping on orders over $50.
  • T-Mobile Partner — Presents the Little League Baseball World Series.
  • T-Mobile Partner — Supports Little League teams and communities as an official sponsor.
  • Topps Partner — Produces collectible baseball cards in partnership with Little League.
  • Travel Guard Partner — Provides annual travel insurance plans for Little League families.
  • Uncrustables Partner — Food sponsor providing sandwiches promoted during the Little League World Series.
  • University of Pittsburgh Partner — Reilly Barnes graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, and Business Analytics.
  • adidas Partner — Provides athletic footwear and apparel for Little League players.