OHIO BOMBERS BASEBALL INC Charity Report

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OHIO BOMBERS BASEBALL INC

EIN 26-0765783 · Baseball, Softball

What they do

to SUPPPORT YOUTH BASEBALL TRAVEL TEAMS BY RAISING MONEY to PROVIDE UNIFORMS, LEAGUE FEES and TOURNAMENT EXPENSES.

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Good signs we looked for

IRS warning checkThere may be a problem with its nonprofit status. Check before giving.

Money report from 2018The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders1 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$107.58spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$0.60of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.06in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

18.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $19,830 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $1,200 for DAVID WATSON (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2018

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$261,610

Expenses$281,440

Annual shortfall $19,830 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$1,704 · 0.6% of expenses

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Revenue$261,610

Expenses$281,440

Assets$16,296

Income$278,913

Contributions$47,978

Management and general$1,704

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2018

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DAVID WATSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 25 hrs/week $1,200

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (1)

DAVID WATSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

About this charity

Location: 3751 BUTTERFIELD DR, AKRON, OH 44319
County: Summit
In care of: DAVE WATSON
Primary officer: DAVE WATSON, EXECUTIVE DIREC

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(330) 592-0302

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2018
Tax period began: January 1, 2018
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ADVANTAGE TAX GROUP LLC
IRS tax category: Baseball, Softball
Revocation date: May 15, 2022