named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Challenger Baseball
Adaptive baseball program for children with physical and intellectual disabilities, providing a structured and supportive environment for participation.
Fall Baseball
Instructional and player-pitch baseball programs for ages 4–14, used to place players for the following spring and summer seasons.
Pittsford Community Baseball & Softball
Umbrella organization coordinating activities between Pittsford Little League and the Pittsford Panthers to benefit players and families.
Softball
Spring, summer, and fall softball programs for girls ages 7–12, including instructional and umpire-led player-pitch divisions.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Annual Opening Day Parade and CeremonyHosts an annual Opening Day Parade and Ceremony, which marked its 73rd occurrence in 2026, to launch the youth baseball season and bring together the community in celebration of the sport.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Challenger Baseball program for children with disabilitiesOperates a Challenger Baseball program during the spring season for children with physical and intellectual disabilities, offering structured, supportive games every Sunday morning from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the PLL Ford Field Complex. The program includes accessibility improvements such as dedicated walkways to dugouts and is part of the broader youth sports offerings.
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Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
- Health and safety training for staff and volunteersProvides CPR and First Aid training for managers, coaches, umpires, and Challenger buddies to prepare for medical emergencies during youth sports activities. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are available at all field locations.
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Youth and Community Sports Officiating Development 1 activity
- Umpire training and development programProvides training, mentorship, and paid umpiring opportunities for individuals aged 13 and up, including former players, coaches, parents, and community members. New umpires are paired with experienced veterans for feedback and support, and training is conducted prior to each season.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth baseball and softball programsProvides organized baseball and softball programs for over 1,000 youth participants annually across spring, summer, and fall seasons, including instructional play for younger age groups and player-pitch, umpire-led games for older participants. Programs are hosted at multiple field locations in Pittsford, NY, including PLL Ford Field Complex, PLL Habecker Field Complex, Farm View Park, and Thornell Farm Park.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facility improvements and maintenanceConducts ongoing facility upgrades including the renovation and renaming of Field A to Ackley Field for 50/70 play, construction of accessible walkways to dugouts, and installation of a flagpole and monument at Ford Field Complex. These improvements support inclusive access and honor community members.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$192K
Contributions & grants$34K18%
Program service revenue$158K82%
Investment income$490%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$197K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$269K
Cash$90K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$269K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -12.6%
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Fairport Partner — Plays games against Fairport in the 50/70 and 60/90 divisions.
- LeagueApps Partner — Partners with LeagueApps to provide a mobile app for teams to view schedules, communicate, and receive updates.
- Little League International Network — Official Little League program affiliated with Little League International
- Little League International Network — Officially affiliated member of Little League International.
- Penfield Partner — Plays games against Penfield in the 50/70 and 60/90 divisions.
- Pittsford Central School District Partner — Hosts Pittsford Little League games and practices at school district fields.
- Pittsford Panthers Partner — Collaborates with the Pittsford Panthers travel baseball program under the shared Pittsford Community Baseball & Softball umbrella organization.
- Pittsford Panthers Partner — Partnered to form the umbrella organization Pittsford Community Baseball & Softball to coordinate activities.
- Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance Service Partner — Provides CPR and First Aid in Youth Sports training for PLL managers, coaches, umpires, and Challenger buddies.
- T-Mobile Partner — Sponsor of Pittsford Little League's season
- Town of Pittsford Partner — Hosts Pittsford Little League games and practices at Town of Pittsford fields.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Volunteer Modelmethodology: community-driven_volunteerismBy relying on a volunteer-run structure that recruits families and community members based on commitment to youth development rather than sports expertise, the organization strengthens community ownership and sustainability, because embedding families directly in operations fosters accountability, shared values, and long-term engagement.
- Inclusive Participation Modelmethodology: inclusive_participationBy ensuring no player cuts, equal playing time, and programming for children of all skill levels and abilities—including adaptive programs with peer support—the organization increases access and belonging, because inclusive structures reduce barriers and foster confidence, engagement, and community cohesion among diverse participants.
- Youth Character Development Through Sportsmethodology: character_development_through_sportsBy using organized baseball and softball as structured environments, the organization fosters youth character, leadership, and life skills such as perseverance, discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork, because participation in team sports provides repeated, real-world opportunities to practice these values in context.
- Youth Leadership Development via Umpiringmethodology: youth-leadership-developmentBy involving former players as umpires, the organization creates a pathway for youth leadership development, because serving in roles of authority within a live game setting builds practical skills in decision-making, conflict resolution, and responsibility while reinforcing community contribution.