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Kino Baseball League
Tucson, AZ · EIN 272336967 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE N63 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.kinobaseball.com
revenue
$329K
expenses
$317K
net assets
$130K
employees
0
volunteers
275
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

Baseball league in Southern Arizona

profile · synthesized from sources

Kino Baseball League organizes competitive baseball leagues and tournaments for youth and young adults in Southern Arizona. The organization offers summer leagues for high school players, American Legion baseball, and collegiate-level play, focusing on player development, competition, and tradition.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

American Heroes Veterans Tournaments
Annual November tournaments for high school teams from Arizona, West Texas, New Mexico, and Nevada, with proceeds benefiting various Veterans organizations in Tucson and Southern Arizona.
American Legion Baseball
Competitive summer baseball league for players aged 13-19, emphasizing sportsmanship, good health, active citizenship, and team commitment, with support from local veteran organizations.
High School Summer League
Competitive summer baseball league for high school players, divided into Jayvee and Varsity divisions, focusing on development, evaluation, and competition for the upcoming spring season.
Southern Arizona High School All-Star Game
Annual game featuring over 200 players from over 40 high schools in Southern Arizona.
Sun Belt College League
Collegiate-level baseball league.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Youth Sports Tournaments & Showcases 7 activities
    • Hosting Baseball Tournaments
      Hosts several annual baseball tournaments, including the Mike Acevedo Cowboy Up Invitational for high school teams, the Chris Moon Memorial tournament, and the American Heroes Veterans Tournaments, which in 2025 featured 60 high school teams from multiple states and generated proceeds for Veterans organizations.
    • Hosting Baseball Tournaments
      The organization hosts several annual baseball tournaments, including the Mike Acevedo Cowboy Up Invitational for high school teams, the American Heroes Tournament for high school teams from multiple states, and the Chris Moon Memorial tournament. These tournaments involve numerous teams and generate proceeds benefiting Veterans organizations.
    • Hosting Baseball Tournaments
      Hosts several annual baseball tournaments, including the Mike Acevedo Cowboy Up Invitational for high school teams, the Chris Moon Memorial tournament, and the American Heroes Veterans Tournaments for high school teams from multiple states. These tournaments are held at various venues including Kino Sports Complex, Tucson High Magnet School, and Cherry Field.
    • Hosting Baseball Tournaments
      The organization hosts several annual baseball tournaments, including the Mike Acevedo Cowboy Up Invitational for high school teams, the American Heroes Tournament for high school teams from multiple states, and the Chris Moon Memorial tournament. These tournaments are held at various venues including Kino Sports Complex, Tucson High Magnet School, and Cherry Field.
    • Organizing High School All-Star Games
      Organizes an annual Southern Arizona High School All-Star game, featuring over 200 players from more than 40 high schools, with the 11th edition scheduled for 2026 at the Kino Sports Complex.
    • Organizing High School All-Star Games
      Kino Baseball League organizes an annual Southern Arizona High School All-Star game, featuring over 200 players from more than 40 high schools, with the 11th edition scheduled for 2026 at the Kino Sports Complex.
    • Organizing High School All-Star Games
      Organizes an annual Southern Arizona High School All-Star game, featuring over 200 players from more than 40 high schools, with the 11th edition scheduled for 2026 at the Kino Sports Complex.
  • Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues 6 activities
    • Operating American Legion Baseball
      Operates American Legion baseball in Tucson, providing opportunities for teams to compete at regional and World Series levels of the National Legion Tournament, covering travel and lodging costs for players and coaches.
    • Operating American Legion Baseball
      Operates American Legion baseball in Tucson, providing opportunities for teams to compete at regional and World Series levels of the National Legion Tournament, covering travel and lodging costs for players and coaches.
    • Organizing Youth and Collegiate Baseball Leagues
      Organizes annual baseball seasons and summer leagues for youth (ages 10+) and collegiate level players in Southern Arizona, including Jayvee and Varsity Divisions for high school programs, with player registration opening in March. These leagues operate under NFHS rules with supplemental league-specific regulations.
    • Organizing Youth and Collegiate Baseball Leagues
      Kino Baseball League organizes annual baseball seasons and summer leagues for players ranging from ages 10 through college level in Southern Arizona. This includes a college baseball league, Jayvee and Varsity high school divisions, and American Legion baseball, with over 18,500 players participating and 1,605 teams playing over 8,500 games since 2010.
    • Organizing Youth and Collegiate Baseball Leagues
      Organizes annual baseball seasons and summer leagues for youth (ages 10+) and collegiate level players in Southern Arizona, including Jayvee and Varsity Divisions for high school programs, with player registration opening in March. The collegiate league runs from June to July and includes five teams.
    • Supporting American Legion National Tournament Participation
      Kino Baseball League covers travel and lodging costs for players and coaches from its American Legion teams to attend regional and World Series levels of the National Legion Tournament, building on over 80 years of operating American Legion baseball in Tucson.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Providing Game Support Services
      Provides essential support services for games, including two dozen game baseballs to each team, certified athletic trainers from Banner University Orthopedic and Sports Medicine for medical treatment, security personnel at Kino Sports Complex games, and a courtesy cart for elderly and handicapped spectators.
    • Providing Game Support Services
      The organization provides various support services for its leagues and tournaments, including two dozen game baseballs per team, athletic trainers from Banner University Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, security personnel at Kino Sports Complex games, and a courtesy cart for elderly and handicapped spectators.
    • Providing Game Support Services
      Provides essential support services for games, including two dozen game baseballs per team, certified athletic trainers from Banner University Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, security personnel at Kino Sports Complex, and a courtesy cart for elderly and physically handicapped spectators.
    • Providing On-Site Medical and Support Services
      The organization provides athletic trainers from Banner University Orthopedic and Sports Medicine for medical treatment at games held at Kino Sports Complex. They also offer security personnel and a courtesy cart for elderly and physically handicapped individuals at games.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$329K
Contributions & grants$20K6%
Program service revenue$309K94%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$317K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$130K
Cash$130K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$130K
Liquid reserves4.9 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +7.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 4
  • Bill Leith — President
  • Janine Badalucco — Treasurer
  • Mark Pilgrim — Secretary
  • Shane Folsom — Vice President
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • Aladdin Graphic on Apparel Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 High School Baseball All-Star game
  • American Legion Partner — Facilitates team registration for American Legion baseball.
  • American Legion Partner — Sponsors the baseball league; provides insurance, tournament funding, and organizational structure.
  • American Legion Posts Partner — Sponsor some of the teams in the league and raise funds.
  • Banner Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Partner — Provides certified trainers on site for medical treatment during events
  • Banner University Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Partner — Provides athletic trainers at games held at Kino Sports Complex.
  • DBat Tucson Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 High School Baseball All-Star game
  • Desert View High School Partner — Co-hosts the Mike Acevedo Cowboy Up Invitational with Kino Baseball League.
  • Diamond Sports Funder — Funds $25,000 in scholarships for the Legion Baseball Player of the Year and regional players of the year.
  • Dick’s Sporting Goods Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 High School Baseball All-Star game
  • El Charro Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 High School Baseball All-Star game
  • El Molinito Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 High School Baseball All-Star game
  • Hooters Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 High School Baseball All-Star game
  • Kino Sports Complex Partner — Home of the Kino Baseball League since its inception in 2010, featuring six lighted fields.
  • Marucci Partner — Partnered to provide players, families, and supporters access to a private Locker Room with specially selected gear at special pricing.
  • Marucci Partner — Partnership provides league players, families, and supporters access to a private Locker Room with specially priced Marucci gear.
  • Raising Cane’s Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 High School Baseball All-Star game
  • Tucson High Magnet School Partner — Hosts the Chris Moon Memorial tournament.
  • Uncle Bob’s Popcorn Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 High School Baseball All-Star game