named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Opening Day Pancake Breakfast
Annual community event hosted at the Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall to kick off the season with food and celebration
Player Photo Day
Organized photo session for players and coaches held at Mater Christi School Cafeteria ahead of the season
Youth Baseball Leagues
Seasonal baseball programs for children across multiple divisions including AAA, Grand Slam, and Farm divisions
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 2 activities
- Corporate sponsorship benefits for familiesProvides discount benefits to league families through a corporate sponsorship partnership with Dick's Sporting Goods.
- Financial accessibility and fundraising initiativesEnsures access to baseball programs regardless of ability to pay by maintaining low registration fees and not turning away players. Supports operations through tax-exempt donations and fundraising activities such as the sale of limited-edition anniversary T-shirts.
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Youth Sports Community Events 2 activities
- Hosting of seasonal events and Opening Day festivitiesHosts annual Opening Day celebrations including a parade from AOH Hall to the ballpark, an on-field Opening Ceremony, and the first slate of games at noon. Also includes a pancake breakfast as part of the festivities.
- Player and coach photo sessionsOrganizes individual photo sessions for players and coaches during scheduled events, such as the session held on June 1, 2026, at Mater Christi School Cafeteria.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Administration of league operations and team managementManages league logistics including team registration through Sports Connect, data integration with the GameChanger app for coaches, and posting of game schedules. Transitioned to Sports Connect as the official management platform starting fall 2024.
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Youth Soccer Field Operations and Program Management 1 activity
- Operation of baseball facilities in AlbanyMaintains and operates a baseball complex with three fields located at Partridge & Providence Streets in Albany, NY, providing a dedicated venue for league games and activities.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth baseball programming for children aged 5 to 12Organizes and delivers youth baseball programs in Albany, NY, for children aged 5 to 12, following Little League Baseball Inc. guidelines. The league has operated continuously since 1951, offering structured play across five divisions open to all skill levels, including beginners.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$72K
Contributions & grants$22K30%
Program service revenue$50K70%
Investment income$760%
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expenses
Total expenses$62K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$107K
Cash—
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Net assets$106K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +84.0%
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Albany Fire Dept Partner — Sponsor of a Grand Slam team participating in the photo day event
- Ancient Order of Hibernians Partner — Sponsor of an AAA team participating in the photo day event
- Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall Partner — Hosts and supports the annual Opening Day pancake breakfast.
- Dick's Sporting Goods Partner — Corporate sponsor providing discount benefits to league families.
- Dick's Sporting Goods Partner — Partner organization providing a 20% discount to league families as part of a sponsorship agreement.
- Elks Lodge #49 Partner — Sponsor of a Grand Slam team participating in the photo day event
- GameChanger Partner — Technology partner used for team management and communication with players and families.
- GameChanger Partner — Technology partner used for team management and communication.
- Hoffman Enterprises Partner — Sponsor of a Grand Slam team participating in the photo day event
- Knights of Columbus Partner — Sponsor of an AAA team participating in the photo day event
- Little League Baseball Inc Network — Operates under the guidelines set forth by Little League Baseball Inc.
- Masters Lodge Partner — Sponsor of a Grand Slam team participating in the photo day event
- New York Little League District 14 Network — Member league of New York Little League District 14.
- Partridge & Providence Partner — Hosts league games and activities at the Partridge & Providence location in Albany, NY.
- PayPal Partner — Provides online donation processing infrastructure for the organization.
- Spinners Pizza & Subs Partner — Sponsor of the AAA team participating in the photo day event
- Spinners Pizza & Subs Partner — Sponsor of the AAA team, associated with team identity and support.
- Sports Connect Partner — Partnering with Sports Connect for league management and operations.
- SportsConnect Partner — Registration and volunteer management platform integrated with GameChanger for team setup.
- SportsConnect Partner — Registration system integrated with GameChanger to streamline team activation and user recognition.
- Trey’s House of Baseball Partner — Sponsor of an AAA team participating in the photo day event
- Worldwide Express Partner — Sponsor of the Majors division team participating in the photo day event
strategies · 3
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.
- Individualized Player Development through Holistic Placementmethodology: individualized_player_placementBy placing players in divisions based on a holistic assessment of age, skill, experience, and safety—rather than age alone—the organization promotes equitable skill development and age-appropriate competition, because matching players to suitable levels increases engagement, reduces injury risk, and supports long-term growth in the sport.
- Sponsorship and Merchandise Model for Sustainable Accessmethodology: sponsorship_model_for_youth_accessBy combining corporate sponsorships and merchandise sales, the organization sustains field operations and reduces financial barriers to participation, because diversified non-tuition revenue streams preserve accessibility and ensure long-term program viability without over-relying on family fees.
- Volunteer-Powered Youth Developmentmethodology: volunteer-powered youth developmentBy leveraging community volunteers to lead and support programming, the organization creates a safe, supportive, and relational environment that fosters youth engagement and a lasting love of baseball, because peer and adult mentorship within familiar community networks enhances emotional safety and motivation to participate.