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Cactus Little League Inc

Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 860646438 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · www.cactushorizon.com
revenue
$62K
expenses
$68K
net assets
$76K
employees
mission · from form 990

Cactus Little League's charter is to instill in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, stronger and happier children and grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens.

profile · synthesized from sources

Cactus Horizon Little League provides youth baseball and softball programs for children ages 4–14 in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a volunteer-run nonprofit, it operates spring and fall seasons, runs skills clinics, and fields All-Star teams. The league emphasizes character development, sportsmanship, and community involvement through local field partnerships and sponsor support.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

All-Star Teams
Competitive teams fielded for Minors and Majors divisions that compete in local and state tournaments each summer
Free Skills Clinic
Annual clinic held in December to prepare registered players for the spring season, covering fundamentals across all divisions
Scholarship Program
Financial assistance available to families unable to afford registration fees, funded through sponsorships
Spring and Fall Baseball Seasons
Year-round youth baseball programs for divisions from Tee Ball (ages 4–5) to Majors (ages 10–12), including player-pitch and coach-assist formats
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Youth Baseball and Softball Field Operations 11 activities
    • Baseball Field Maintenance and Upgrades
      Manages and maintains baseball fields at Desert Shadows Middle School and Grayhawk Community Park, including significant upgrades to flagship field #3 at Desert Shadows and repairs to fields 1-4 following storm damage.
    • Baseball Field Management and Maintenance
      Manages the maintenance and operations of league fields, including significant upgrades to flagship fields and responding to storm damage to repair and reopen fields. Games and practices are held at Desert Shadows Middle School and Grayhawk Community Park.
    • Facility improvement and maintenance
      Completes facility upgrades at key locations such as Desert Shadows Field #3 using donor-supported funding to maintain safe and functional playing environments.
    • Field Maintenance and Operations
      Manages the maintenance and operations of league fields, including significant upgrades to flagship fields and repairs due to storm damage, with games and practices held at Desert Shadows Middle School and Grayhawk Community Park.
    • League Operations and Event Coordination
      Coordinates various operational aspects of the league, including managing umpiring, scheduling games (typically one per week with specific days for Majors), organizing an opening day ceremony, and coordinating events like "Meet the Manager" and trophy distribution. The organization also manages league equipment and establishes eligibility criteria for participation.
    • League Operations and Logistics
      Manages various logistical aspects of the league, including providing practices for teams, managing league equipment, coordinating events like the snack shack and trophy distribution, and establishing eligibility criteria for participation.
    • Maintain and operate baseball fields
      The organization manages the maintenance and operations of league fields, including significant upgrades to flagship field #3 at Desert Shadows and responding to storm damage to repair and reopen fields 1-4. Games and practices are held at Desert Shadows Middle School and Grayhawk Community Park.
    • Manage and maintain baseball fields
      The organization manages the maintenance and operations of its league fields, including significant upgrades to flagship fields and responding to storm damage to repair and reopen fields at Desert Shadows Middle School and Grayhawk Community Park.
    • Manage league operations and logistics
      Cactus Little League Inc. manages various operational aspects including umpiring, equipment, snack shack operations, event coordination, and trophy distribution.
    • Manage league operations and logistics
      Cactus Little League Inc. manages umpiring operations, league equipment, the snack shack, coordinates events, and oversees trophy distribution.
    • Team and Game Coordination
      Coordinates coaching staff, manages umpiring operations, schedules games (typically one per week with specific days for Majors and other levels), and organizes events such as "Meet the Manager" and an opening day ceremony.
  • Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues 10 activities
    • All-Star Team Participation
      Fields All-Star teams for Minors and Majors divisions that compete against other Little Leagues each summer, consistently sending teams to local and state All-Star competitions and other local tournaments.
    • All-Star team competition
      Fields All-Star teams from Minors and Majors divisions that compete in local and state-level tournaments each summer, with a consistent record of participation and advancement in regional competitions.
    • Coordinate All-Star teams and competitions
      Cactus Little League Inc. fields All-Star teams for Minors and Majors divisions that compete against other Little Leagues each summer, consistently sending teams to local and state All-Star competitions and other local tournaments.
    • Opening Day Ceremonies
      Hosts an opening day ceremony to mark the beginning of the season and the first games.
    • Organize youth baseball leagues
      Cactus Little League Inc. offers youth baseball programs for various age divisions, operating a Spring season from February through May and a Fall season from September through November. The league engages approximately 200 families each season and includes practices, games, and an opening day ceremony.
    • Season kickoff and team integration events
      Hosts an opening day ceremony to launch the season and organizes a "Meet the Manager" event to connect players with their coaches, fostering team cohesion and community engagement.
    • Support All-Star teams
      Cactus Little League Inc. fields All-Star teams for Minors and Majors divisions that compete against other Little Leagues and consistently sends teams to local and state All-Star competitions and other local tournaments each summer.
    • Youth Baseball Programs
      Offers youth baseball programs for various age divisions, including T-ball, Coach Pitch, Minors, and Majors, with registration fees based on league age and a family maximum for the spring season. The league engages 200 families each season and operates a Spring season (February-May) and a Fall season (September-November).
    • Youth Baseball Programs
      Offers youth baseball programs for various age divisions, with registration fees based on the player's league age and a family maximum for the spring season. The league operates a Spring season from February through May and a Fall season from September through November, engaging approximately 200 families each season.
    • Youth baseball program operations
      Offers structured youth baseball programs across multiple divisions, with a Spring season from February through May and a Fall season from September through November. Provides games and practices at Desert Shadows Middle School and Grayhawk Community Park, organizing one game per week for most teams, with varying practice frequency based on division (e.g., T-ball and Coach Pitch once weekly, higher levels twice weekly).
  • Youth Hockey Skills Development Programs 6 activities
    • Player Skill Development and Assessment
      Conducts skills assessments for players aged 7 and above and hosts free skills clinics for all league age divisions to prepare players for upcoming seasons.
    • Player Skill Development and Assessment
      Hosts free skills clinics for all League Age Divisions to prepare players for upcoming seasons and conducts skills assessments for players aged 7 and above. The organization also provides practices for teams, typically once or twice a week depending on the team level.
    • Player Skills Development and Assessment
      Hosts free skills clinics for all League Age Divisions to prepare players for upcoming seasons and conducts skills assessments for players aged 7 and above.
    • Player skills development and assessment
      Hosts free skills clinics for registered players to prepare for the spring season and conducts skills assessments for players aged 7 and above to support player development and team placement.
    • Provide player skills development and assessment
      The organization hosts free skills clinics for registered players to prepare for upcoming seasons and conducts skills assessments for players aged 7 and above to aid in team placement.
    • Provide player skills development and assessment
      The organization hosts free skills clinics for registered players to prepare them for the upcoming season and conducts skills assessments for players aged 7 and above.
  • Youth Sports Coach Recruitment and Management 4 activities
    • Coaching Staff Coordination
      Coordinates coaching staff for the league, ensuring teams have appropriate guidance and leadership.
    • Coordinate coaching staff
      The organization coordinates coaching staff for the league.
    • Coordinate coaching staff
      The organization coordinates coaching staff for the league, including organizing "Meet the Manager" events for players to meet their coaches before the season.
    • Player and Coach Introductions
      Organizes a "Meet the Manager" event for players to meet their coaches before the season begins.
  • Youth Sports Participation Scholarships 4 activities
    • Financial Assistance for Players
      Awards grants and scholarships to families and children who are unable to cover the full cost of registration fees for participation in the league.
    • Financial Assistance for Players
      Awards grants and scholarships to families and children who are unable to cover the full cost of registration fees for the baseball programs.
    • Offer financial assistance for participation
      Cactus Little League Inc. awards grants and scholarships to families and children who are unable to cover the full cost of registration fees for their baseball programs.
    • Provide financial assistance for player registration
      Cactus Little League Inc. awards grants and scholarships to families and children who are unable to cover the full cost of registration fees.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 2 activities
    • Conduct fundraising activities
      The organization organizes restaurant night fundraising events and manages sponsorship acquisition and other fundraising activities.
    • Conduct fundraising and sponsorship activities
      The organization organizes restaurant night fundraising events and manages sponsorship acquisition and other fundraising activities to support its programs.
  • Needs-Based Educational Financial Aid 1 activity
    • Family financial support program
      Provides need-based scholarships and fee grants to children and families who cannot afford full registration costs, ensuring access to programs with a family maximum fee cap of $500 per spring season.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Eligibility Criteria Establishment
      Establishes geographic and school-based eligibility criteria for participation in the league's programs.
    • Fundraising and Sponsorship
      Organizes fundraising activities such as restaurant night events and manages the acquisition of sponsorships to support the league's operations.
    • Fundraising and Sponsorship
      Organizes restaurant night fundraising events and manages sponsorship acquisition and other fundraising activities to support the league's operations.
    • Organize youth baseball leagues
      Cactus Little League Inc. offers youth baseball programs for various age divisions, operating a Spring season from February through May and a Fall season from September through November. The league engages approximately 200 families each season and includes practices, games, and an opening day ceremony.
    • Team Organization and Game Scheduling
      Organizes practices for teams, typically once or twice a week depending on the level, and schedules one game per week for most teams, with specific days for different divisions.
    • Youth Baseball Programs
      Offers youth baseball programs for various age divisions, including T-ball, Coach Pitch, Minors, and Majors, with registration fees based on league age and a family maximum for the spring season. The league engages 200 families each season and operates a Spring season from February through May and a Fall season from September through November.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$6K10%
Program service revenue
Investment income$20%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$76K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$76K
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -9.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 17
  • Adam Schwartz — Director
  • Brian Issitt — Director
  • Chris Grimm — Director
  • Fay Marchal — Director
  • Howard Shore — Director
  • Jamie Hodges — Director
  • Jenn Coonrod — Director
  • Jordan McNeely — Director
  • Josh Rossman — Director
  • Justin Luna — Director
  • Marc Beyer — Director
  • Mike Van Eynde — Director
  • Nate Dominguez — Director
  • Norm Dominguez — Director
  • Paul Luther — Director
  • Scott Graham — Director
  • Shelly Steigelman — Director
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • City of Scottsdale Partner — Provides field access for Cactus Little League Inc
  • District Partner — Working with the district to address storm damage and reopen fields.
  • Little League Partner — Uses Little League's system to determine player league age.
  • Little League International Network — Chartered, local member of Little League International.
  • Paradise Valley School District Partner — Provides field status information for Cactus Horizon Little League
  • Paradise Valley Unified School District Partner — Provides field access for Cactus Little League Inc at multiple school locations
  • Thunderbirds Charities Partner — Provided a generous donation enabling significant upgrades to the flagship field at Desert Shadows.