named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Cal Ripken Baseball
Youth baseball program for players ages 4–12 focusing on age-appropriate rules, skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Code of Conduct enforcement for participant safetyImplements and enforces a mandatory Code of Conduct to ensure a safe, respectful, and positive environment for all participants, families, and volunteers.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Funding and resource management for youth baseball programsUses sponsorship funds to cover field maintenance, equipment, uniforms, safety gear, umpires, league operations, training resources, and affordable registration for families, ensuring sustainable and accessible programming.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer-run league operations and field managementOperates entirely through volunteer labor, with parents, family members, and community volunteers managing all aspects including coaching, team management, concession stand operations, field maintenance, practices, games, and league events at Babe Ruth Park.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth baseball and softball programs for children ages 4–12Establishes, maintains, and promotes youth baseball and softball programs in Highland, NY, offering Cal Ripken baseball for children ages 4–12 with a focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$83K
Contributions & grants$17K21%
Program service revenue$63K77%
Investment income$270%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$76K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$107K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$107K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Andrew Hertel — General Board Member
- Matt Kane — Director of Equipment
- Richard Smith — Director of Facilities
- Tina Colgan — Director of Sponsorships
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Cal Ripken Network — Member of the Cal Ripken baseball division, following its age-appropriate rules and structure.
- Cal Ripken Network — Member of the Cal Ripken baseball program network, offering sanctioned youth baseball for ages 4–12.
- Highland Babe Ruth League Partner — Organization thanking and recognizing sponsors for supporting youth baseball and softball programs.
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 Development Through Sportsmethodology: character-development-through-sportsBy using youth baseball as a platform for structured activities, we develop teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal character in children, because consistent participation in guided athletic environments reinforces ethical behavior and social responsibility.
- Child-Centered Sports Participationmethodology: child-centered_sportsBy designing programs around the developmental needs and experiences of children rather than adult-driven outcomes, we foster sustained engagement and positive growth, because prioritizing youth autonomy and enjoyment increases intrinsic motivation and long-term participation.
- Volunteer and Family Engagement Modelmethodology: family-engaged volunteeringBy involving families and community members as volunteers, we strengthen player experience and build community ownership, because shared responsibility fosters deeper commitment and creates a supportive environment for youth development.