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LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC
EAST MEADOW, NY · EIN 112816337 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · embsa.net
revenue
$184K
expenses
$179K
net assets
$160K
employees
0
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC, ALSO KNOWN AS THE EAST MEADOW BASEBALL SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION, IS AN ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION THAT WAS CREATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHILDREN THAT LIVE WITHIN SPECIFICALLY DEFINED AREAS OF EAST MEADOW. THE ASSOCIATION CONSISTS OF FIVE INDIVIDUAL LEAGUES WITH A COMMON GOAL TO PROVIDE A QUALITY SPORTS PROGRAM FOR THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY OF EAST MEADOW. THE SPORTS PROGRAMS ARE FOCUSED ON EDUCATING CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 5-17 ON THE SKILLS NECCESSARY TO PLAY BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL, GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, AND THE BENEFITS OF PLAYING TEAM SPORTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community-based youth sports organization serving children in East Meadow, NY, through baseball and softball programs. Operates as an all-volunteer association with five distinct leagues for players ages 3 to 18. Focuses on teaching sports fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a structured, inclusive environment.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Challenger Division
Adapted baseball program for children with physical and cognitive challenges, promoting inclusion and participation in a supportive environment
East Meadow Baseball
Recreational baseball program for boys ages 7–12, with divisions including Rookie, Minors, and Majors, featuring intramural play and travel team opportunities
East Meadow Softball
Recreational softball program for girls ages 5–17, with divisions from Ponytails (5–6) through Juniors (14U) and Seniors (18U), offering spring, summer, and fall seasons
Mini League/Kickball
Introductory sports program for boys and girls ages 3–6, focusing on basic skills and fun through kickball and similar activities
Senior League
Baseball program for boys ages 13–17, providing continued play beyond the Majors level with full-field rules and competitive structure
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Coordinate volunteer operations for league support
      Relies on and coordinates local volunteers for field maintenance (grooming, cleaning, waste removal), operational support, and approves volunteers annually for roles within the league, ensuring the sustainability of facilities and programs.
  • Youth Soccer Field Operations and Program Management 1 activity
    • Manage and maintain baseball and softball field facilities
      Operates and maintains a network of field facilities including a central complex at 90 Merrick Ave, East Meadow, NY, with nine named fields (Colt, Carpentier, Pony, Cook, Gaglione, Grieco, South, LaSala/Mini 1, Fillies/Mini 2), Sagamore Field, Wantagh Beech St. Fields (1 and 2), and shared use of school facilities at East Williston High School, Manhasset Secondary School, and Lion Field. Facilities support age-specific programming and include batting cages, with maintenance performed largely by volunteers.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operate youth baseball and softball leagues
      Administers and operates five youth baseball and softball leagues for children ages 5–17 in East Meadow, NY, under charter from Little League International, including divisions such as T-ball, Ponytail, Farms, Minors, Majors, Juniors, and Seniors, with structured rules, scorekeeping, standings, and playoffs appropriate to each level. The organization also runs a Challenger program for children with disabilities and a co-ed kickball program for ages 3–4.
  • Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
    • Provide seasonal schedules and game administration
      Organizes and publishes annual league schedules, standings, and tournament grids for multiple seasons (spring, summer, fall) and divisions, including the 2026 Baseball/Softball League Schedule Grid, Intramural Schedule, and District 32 tournament schedules, ensuring structured play and public access to game information.
  • Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
    • Supply uniforms and equipment to participants
      Provides full uniforms (shirt, pants, hat, socks) for players in the Spring season across baseball, softball, and T-ball programs, shirts for kickball players, and supplies essential equipment including catcher’s gear, kickballs, bases, tees, and tee balls to support gameplay and instruction.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$184K
Contributions & grants$12K7%
Program service revenue$148K81%
Investment income$410%
Other revenue$23K
expenses
Total expenses$179K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$211K
Cash$211K
Investments$0
Liabilities$51K
Net assets$160K
Liquid reserves14.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -12.9%
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • EMBSA Partner — LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC partners with EMBSA to support local league operations, scheduling, and field standards.
  • EMBSA Partner — Operates the Mini League Kickball and T-ball programs in partnership with LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC.
  • East Meadow Partner — Provides youth sports programs specifically for children residing in defined areas of East Meadow.
  • East Meadow Baseball Partner — LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC partners with East Meadow Baseball to deliver local baseball programs for players ages 7 to 12.
  • East Meadow Baseball Softball Association Partner — Local league that approves and recognizes volunteers for youth baseball and softball programs.
  • East Meadow Baseball and Softball Association (EMBSA) Partner — LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC partners with EMBSA to operate local softball programs for players ages 5 to 18.
  • East Williston High School Partner — Hosts league games and activities at its facility, including Field 1.
  • LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC Network — Member organization affiliated with Little League Baseball
  • LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC Network — Member organization affiliated with Little League Baseball, Inc.
  • Little League Baseball Inc Network — Source document references official field specifications and resources provided by Little League Baseball Inc for local league use.
  • Little League District 32 New York Partner — Administrative district responsible for supporting local Little League programs in a specific region of New York.
  • Little League International Incorporated Government — Charters the East Meadow youth leagues for their annual Spring Season under its organizational framework.
  • Manhasset Secondary School Partner — Hosts league games and activities at its facility, including multiple fields.
  • Sports Connect Partner — Technology partner providing online registration and management platform
  • Sports Connect Partner — Technology partner providing online registration and management services.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Developmentally-Appropriate Progression Model
    methodology: developmental_progression
    By structuring gameplay and skill instruction according to age and developmental stage, Little League produces more effective learning and engagement in youth players, because the challenges are matched to their physical and cognitive abilities. This includes graduated field sizes, pitching distances, and a progression from tee-based hitting to live pitching.
  • Volunteer-Powered Community Model
    methodology: community_based_volunteer_model
    By relying on an all-volunteer, community-driven structure for coaching, management, and field maintenance, Little League sustains broad access to youth sports at lower cost while fostering local ownership and engagement, because community members invest personally in the success of the programs.