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CHANDLER GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE

CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 860850671 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE N63 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · chandlergirlssoftball.org
revenue
$99K
expenses
$93K
net assets
$47K
employees
mission · from form 990

ATHLETIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Chandler Girls Softball League (CGSL) is a youth sports organization based in Chandler, Arizona, providing structured softball programs for girls across multiple age divisions. The league operates as a volunteer-led nonprofit, offering instructional clinics, regular season games, and end-of-season tournaments. It emphasizes player development, safety, and sportsmanship while managing operations through registration fees, sponsorships, and fundraising.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

12U and Uppers Divisions
Advanced play for older girls with standard base paths and pitching distances; includes tournament competition
Coach Pitch 8U
Division where coaches pitch to batters; emphasizes fundamentals and equal participation
Fast Pitch 10U
Competitive division introducing fast-pitch mechanics with modified rules to support pitcher and catcher development
Instructional Clinics
Skill-building sessions offered before the season for players and mandatory training for coaches
T-Ball
Instructional program for youngest players using a tee; focuses on skill introduction with no scorekeeping
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues 8 activities
    • 10U Kid-Pitch Division
      Operates a 10U kid-pitch division for girls aged 8-10, introducing fundamentals of pitching, catching, and stealing bases. This division has a maximum of 12 players per team, rotational substitution, scorekeeping, and an end-of-season tournament where top teams receive trophies and all others receive medals.
    • 13U Division
      Operates a 13U division for girls aged 10-13, increasing pitching and base distances to match junior high standards. This division has a maximum of 12 players per team, rotational substitution, scorekeeping, and an end-of-season tournament where top teams receive trophies and all others receive medals.
    • 8U Machine Pitch Division
      Operates an 8U machine pitch division for girls aged 6-8, introducing consistent pitching and a competitive environment. This division has a maximum of 12 players per team, rotational substitution, scorekeeping, and an end-of-season tournament where top teams receive trophies and all others receive medals.
    • Instructional T-Ball Division
      Operates an instructional T-Ball division for girls aged 4-6, focusing on fundamental introduction to softball in a safe and fun environment. In this division, every girl bats and plays the field each inning, no scores are kept, and all participants receive a trophy.
    • Recreational Girls Softball League Operation
      Operates a recreational softball league for girls aged 4 to 18, organizing participants into five distinct divisions based on age or skill level, with a focus on developing softball skills, physical fitness, and social connections in a fun, family-oriented environment. The league provides equal playing time for all participants without tryouts or player cuts, and enforces a zero tolerance policy on poor sportsmanship.
    • Recreational Softball League
      Operates a recreational softball league for girls aged 4 to 18, focusing on skill development, physical fitness, and social connections in a fun, family-oriented environment.
    • Softball Divisions
      Organizes participants into five distinct divisions based on age or skill level, including T-Ball, machine pitch, kid-pitch, and upper divisions for older players.
    • Uppers Division (14-18)
      Operates an "Uppers" division for girls aged 14-18, increasing pitching distance to match high school standards. This division has a maximum of 12 players per team, rotational substitution, scorekeeping, and an end-of-season tournament where top teams receive trophies and all others receive medals.
  • Youth Football and Cheer Programs 2 activities
    • League Administration and Logistics
      Provides team jerseys, umpires, equipment, insurance, and awards for the league. The organization also manages late registration for girls softball, with a limit of 96 girls per division, and adds more teams if there are enough waitlisted players and coaches. Additionally, it offers a "High School Players Waitlist" registration option for players who will only participate if they do not make a school softball team, allowing them to reserve a spot at no cost. Team scores are maintained and published weekly on the league's website.
    • Player Registration and Management
      Offers late registration options for players, including a waitlist for high school players who may not make their school team, ensuring all interested girls have the opportunity to participate.
  • Youth Soccer and Football Skills Camps 1 activity
    • Coach Training and Support
      Provides comprehensive coaching support including pre-season clinics, weekly player skill clinics, equipment, and online resources for new coaches. This includes a PowerPoint presentation with coaching information and a step-by-step guide to help coaches reserve fields for practices. All coaches are required to complete background check forms.
  • Code of Conduct Enforcement & Ethics Oversight 1 activity
    • Sportsmanship Enforcement
      Enforces a zero tolerance policy on poor sportsmanship during games and events, covering players, coaches, parents, and spectators to maintain a positive environment.
  • Volunteer-Run Educational Programming 1 activity
    • Volunteer Management
      Operates entirely through volunteer labor from the community, including a volunteer board of directors. The organization provides official volunteer hour verification for high school students completing community service requirements.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Coaching Support and Training
      Provides coaching support including pre-season clinics, weekly player skill clinics, and resources for new coaches, along with mandatory coaching clinics before each season.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$99K
Contributions & grants$6521%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$35
expenses
Total expenses$93K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$47K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$47K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +42.3%
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • 10U Chairs Partner — Division-specific leadership role within the organization providing support to coaches.
  • 12U Chairs Partner — Division-specific leadership role within the organization providing support to coaches.
  • 8U Chairs Partner — Division-specific leadership role within the organization providing support to coaches.
  • Chandler Girls Softball League (CGSL) Government — Organization to which sponsors should make checks payable; noted as a tax-deductible 501(c) program.
  • T-Ball Chairs Partner — Division-specific leadership role within the organization providing support to coaches.
  • Tumbleweed Rec Center Partner — Hosts the league's board meetings at its facility.
  • USA Official Rules of Softball Government — Games are played in accordance with the USA Official Rules of Softball, except as amended by the league.
  • Uppers Chairs Partner — Division-specific leadership role within the organization providing support to coaches.