named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Travel Baseball Teams
Competitive youth baseball teams organized by age group (7U to 15U) that participate in local, regional, and national tournaments including events in Cooperstown and Hershey, PA
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
- Youth baseball teams by age groupOperates competitive youth baseball teams for age groups ranging from 8 to 15 years old, with multiple teams at several age levels (e.g., 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U), managed by designated coaches and organized under the South Shore Chiefs brand.
- Youth softball teams for 10U and 12UOrganizes and fields youth softball teams for girls in the 10U and 12U age divisions, providing structured competition and development opportunities.
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School Sports Booster Programs 1 activity
- College baseball advancement supportSupports youth players in advancing to college baseball programs, with over 50 alumni having continued to play at the collegiate level, many with scholarships; maintains and shares an alumni list to track and promote these outcomes.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Competitive tournament participation and championshipsParticipates in regional and out-of-state youth baseball tournaments, including events in Cooperstown, Brookhaven, Eastport, and Hershey, PA, achieving consistent top finishes and winning over 100 championships historically, with multiple undefeated seasons and recent titles such as the Hot Stove Fall Bonanza and Eastport Columbus Day Tournament.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$98K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$98K100%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$90K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out$210
balance sheet
Total assets$28K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$28K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -24.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIANNE BECK | President | 10 | $3K |
board members · 1
- JAMES BECK — Director
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Cooperstown Partner — Participates in tournaments in Cooperstown, recognized as the birthplace of baseball.
- Farmingdale Green Dogs Partner — Rival team competing against the South Shore Chiefs in the fall league
- Farmingdale State College Partner — Current college for former Chiefs player Kevin Primm who now serves as a manager
- LI Sharks Baseball Partner — Hosted the Eastport Columbus Day Tournament in which the 10U East Chiefs participated and won.
- LI Sharks Baseball Club Partner — Hosted the Eastport Columbus Day Tournament in which the 10U East Chiefs participated and won.
- Manalapan Braves Partner — Competed against in championship game of Future Stars Tournament
- Manhasset Indians Partner — Opponent team in the championship game of the fall league
- Minisink Falcons Partner — Competed against in Future Stars Tournament
- PA Bulldogs Partner — Competed against in Future Stars Tournament
- Pace University Partner — Alma mater of Nick Cremonese, who returned to manage a Chiefs team
- Stony Brook University Partner — Source of former player Chris Livingston who now serves as a manager
- Three Village Patriots Green Partner — Competed against in Future Stars Tournament
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.
- Character-Based Youth Development Through Sportsmethodology: character-based_youth_developmentBy integrating character, sportsmanship, and team spirit into baseball and softball programs, we develop well-rounded youth athletes, because athletic activities serve as a vehicle for moral and social growth.
- Fundamentals-Based Coaching for Player Developmentmethodology: fundamentals-based_coachingBy focusing on core skills and consistent coaching, we produce competent and confident players, because mastery of fundamentals underpins both individual growth and team success.
- Player Development Through Competitive Engagementmethodology: player-development-through-competitionBy combining skill development with competitive play, we accelerate learning and retention, because real-game pressure and experience reinforce technical and strategic growth.