2018-03-23T15:44:00-05:00 2017-09-30 390859910 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP 1650 Market Street Suite 4500 Philadelphia PA 191037341 990 2016-10-01 231688231 Little League Baseball Incorporated LITT 5703261921 PO Box 3485 Williamsport PA 17701 DAVID B HOUSEKNECHT CFO 5703261921 2018-03-22 1 Julius C Green CPA P00350393 2159720701 96.89.178.154 2018-03-22 08:50:03 ED P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 0E5F92C18CF515EB20FE7B38029907845734D9FC 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z DAVID B HOUSEKNECHT PO Box 3485 Williamsport PA 17701 33732867 0 3158 X WWW.LITTLELEAGUE.ORG X 1964 PA A PROGRAM OF SERVICE TO YOUTH THAT ESTABLISHES THE VALUE OF TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP & FAIR PLAY. 23 22 479 1600 1019280 -67284 4515928 4423933 13091972 13272316 -159874 -549420 10464281 13599921 27912307 30746750 258615 175366 0 0 8789892 9277356 0 0 238047 20941580 20144737 29990087 29597459 -2077780 1149291 85007443 88134097 5535242 5599625 79472201 82534472 X A program of service to youth that establishes the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play.Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists millions of children in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork, and physical well-being. By espousing the virtues of character, courage, and loyalty, the Little League Baseball and Softball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes. 0 0 14581065 127366 3592394 League Operations - Approximately 2.4 million children ages 5-16 played Little League Baseball and Softball last year. Supporting these players were more than one million volunteers. The players and volunteers comprise over 6,500 leagues and approximately 140,000 teams. Little League Baseball and Softball is played in more than 80 countries around the world.Every Little League program is supported by a regional center providing administrative support and training for volunteers, local leagues, districts, tournaments, and other activities. The experienced helpful staff at the regional centers is available by telephone, e-mail, or fax during normal business hours and on weekends and evenings during the international tournament. The regional offices are supported by Little League International which is the administrative and service core of the organization. The Little League International facility and regional centers are designed for and used extensively for conducting leadership development, umpire, coach and manager training, and a variety of other training and development activities. Little League staff members also travel throughout the United States and other countries providing training at a local level. Last year thousands of district administrators, local league officers, and other league volunteers participated in these activities. In addition, publications ranging from rule books to pamphlets on player safety, tips on coaching, how to be a supportive Little League parent, sponsor programs, and fundraising activities were provided to local leagues last year. Little League International makes these resources available online also. Players who would like to enhance their training in baseball skills while enjoying a well-rounded fun and educational experience can take advantage of the one-week summer camps operated by Little League International. Staffed by qualified instructors and counselors, the Little League summer camps offer a rewarding experience for youngsters age 8 - 15. Little League International offers a wide range of services to local leagues including insurance coverages to local leagues at very affordable rates. Little League International employs professional staff members to assist leagues with enrollment and filing claims if insurance coverage is purchased through Little League International. 10946912 48000 11362329 Little League World Series, Divisional Tournaments, and Special Activities - The 2017 Little League International Tournament was conducted in 11 divisions of play for baseball and softball with a champion determined in each division by a World Series (9/10-year-old and 10/11-year-old division tournaments were conducted in baseball and softball with winners advancing to a state level only). The official start date of the tournament was July 1. In less than sixty days, over 30,000 games were played with all aspects of play coordinated and managed by Little League International. Little League International was also responsible for coordinating travel reimbursements to teams participating in the International Tournament at a local, sectional, state, and regional level as well as all aspects of travel for those teams that participated in the seven different World Series events. This involved coordinating the travel of thousands of players, coaches, and managers on airline flights and buses around the world, hotel and lodging at the respective World Series locations for all the participants, and food services to those who participated while at the event. Throughout the past year, special activities were also conducted in support of local leagues and volunteers throughout the Little League program and included such activities as special games and visitations at Little League International and the regional facilities, recognition programs honoring local Little League volunteers, and coordinating the opening ceremonies and special events as part of the International Tournament. 856929 0 73583 WORLD OF LITTLE LEAGUE PETER J. MCGOVERN MUSEUM Approximately 25,000 people visited The World of Little League Peter J. McGovern Museum this past year. August, the month of the Little League Baseball World Series, continues to be the museum's most popular month. The museum remains a popular destination for travelers, primary school classes seeking an educational and fun way to learn about the program, as well as tour agencies, senior citizen groups, and minor league baseball booster clubs. The museum has also begun to host other civic and professional events for such groups as the local chamber of commerce, local colleges, businesses, and professional organizations. The museum has won a number of awards in the past year recognizing its educational and historic value as well as being a destination of excellence. 26384906 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 135 0 1 479 1 1 1 1 PL 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 23 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA PA CT IN SC MI NY OR WA GA X DAVID B HOUSEKNECHT 5703261921 PO Box 3485 Williamsport PA 17701 Dr Davie Jane Gilmour CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Hugh E Tanner CHAIRMAN ELECT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Stephen D Keener PRESIDENT & CEO 45.00 0.10 X X 431959 0 81511 Dr James Andrews BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 John A Boyd BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Corinne GL Chow BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Janice Christensen BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Drury BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jolly Gomez BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Eng Antonio J Gonzalez BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Timothy J Hughes BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sally John BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Steven P Johnson BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis Lewin BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jon D Litner BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathan Mariner BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Mussina BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 W Dwight Raiford BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tony Richardson BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Toigo BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dwayne Tuggle BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Harold Bud Vanderberg BOARD MEMBER (until 01/2017) 1.00 0.10 X 0 0 0 Shannon M Walker BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Travis L Young Sr BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 Darrell Burnett Board Member (Until 11/2016) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kristian Palvia Board Member (Until 11/2016) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Noel Corrales Board Member (Until 11/2016) 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Edgerle Board Member (Until 11/2016) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Patterson Board Member (Until 11/2016) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick W Wilson SR VP OPS & PROGRAM DEV 45.00 X 257060 0 43199 David B Houseknecht SR VP ADMIN/CFO 45.00 0.10 X 257019 0 51753 Elizabeth Brown VP Mktg & STRATEGIC PTP 45.00 X 185706 0 47373 Melissa L Singer VP/TREASURER 45.00 X 135710 0 41203 Lance Van Auken VP/EXEC DIR LLB MUSEUM 45.00 X 111854 0 32957 Daniel Kirby VP OF RIsk Management 45.00 X 102854 0 44698 Joseph W Losch CORPORATE SECRETARY 5.00 X 8000 0 0 1490162 0 342694 7 0 1 0 CSM Properties Inc 20 Ketchum St 2nd Floor Westport CT 06880 Corporate Sponsor Search 727160 Modern Tribe 80 S 8th St Ste 990 87810 Minneapolis MN 554022150 Corporate Website Development 436169 First Advantage Background Services Corp PO Box 403532 Atlanta GA 303843532 Background Checks 300000 Salesforcecom PO Box 203141 Dallas TX 753203141 Email Services 221748 MCNERNEY PAGE VANDERLIN & HALL 433 MARKET ST WILLIAMSPORT PA 17701 Legal Services 221514 9 65277 4358656 4423933 BROADCASTING RIGHTS FEE 900099 8768000 8768000 world series tournaments/special 713990 2594329 2594329 CHARTER FEES & MEMBERSHIP ENROLLM 713990 1315232 1315232 SUMMER CAMP 713990 521172 521172 LITTLE LEAGUE MUSEUM 900099 73583 73583 13272316 124905 124905 2452865 2452865 1043084 611598 1074352 1254655 -31268 -643057 -674325 -674325 18300 65277 62072 -43772 -43772 2729078 595038 2134040 1755990 378050 SPONSORSHIPS 900099 7433153 7433153 INSURANCE FEE REIMBURSEMENT 900099 959866 959866 LLB MAGAZINE SPONSORSHIPS 541800 435000 435000 228769 206230 22539 9056788 30746750 15028306 1019280 10275231 113871 113871 13495 13495 48000 48000 1930500 1061612 782800 86088 5119327 4835456 255484 28387 355879 319295 32926 3658 1413796 1279099 121227 13470 457854 388547 62376 6931 377545 120122 257423 84340 84340 1082516 1082516 177338 150852 26486 6727501 5814475 821723 91303 789424 789424 3991518 3909417 73891 8210 3280803 3131558 149245 862257 733475 128782 BENEFITS FOR LEAGUES 1281005 1281005 FEEDING AND HOUSING 1190473 1012670 177803 URBAN INITIATIVE 236718 236718 FIELD STAFF RETAINERS 57750 57750 5549 5549 29597459 26384906 2974506 238047 5949653 9677505 558175 666181 602396 750761 1029173 1047925 86219806 47529988 41440282 38689818 5246106 5421135 28114812 29703116 2066846 2177656 85007443 88134097 503955 609172 141500 79225 4889787 4911228 5535242 5599625 X 79349718 82375352 122483 159120 79472201 82534472 85007443 88134097 X 1149291 1714385 198595 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 4932348 4572624 4510984 4515928 4423933 22955817 4932348 4572624 4510984 4515928 4423933 22955817 22955817 2032169 2029630 2064633 2187074 2577770 10891276 5582043 6501195 6049538 5952669 8415558 32501003 66348096 69523704 0.34600 0.39020 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Sponsorships - 2012 Amount: $ 4,407,835. 2013 Amount: $ 5,411,320. 2014 Amount: $ 4,994,618. 2015 Amount: $ 4,946,094. 2016 Amount: $ 7,433,153. Insurance Fee Reimbursements - 2012 Amount: $ 1,011,625. 2013 Amount: $ 1,029,437. 2014 Amount: $ 1,005,800. 2015 Amount: $ 962,732. 2016 Amount: $ 959,866. All other Revenue - 2012 Amount: $ 162,583. 2013 Amount: $ 60,438. 2014 Amount: $ 49,120. 2015 Amount: $ 43,843. 2016 Amount: $ 22,539. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X 0 122483 36500 137 159120 138857 126 16500 122483 313767 241 175151 138857 432126 838 119197 313767 477109 106120 1031 152134 432126 0.00000 0.00000 1.00000 0 0 6026631 6026631 54265691 31755923 22509768 14493955 10626877 3867078 11433529 5147188 6286341 38689818 CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT 85815 F ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 29617301 F 29703116 HOLIDAY SAVINGS PLAN 169339 DUE TO LEAGUES 1266270 POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS 3475619 4911228 X 33302787 1714385 198595 1912980 31389807 -643057 -643057 30746750 30345490 748031 748031 29597459 0 29597459 Part III, Line 4: LITTLE LEAGUE MUSEUM MAINTAINS A COLLECTION OF LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PHOTOGRAPHS AND ARTIFACTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC EXHIBITION AND EDUCATION OF VISITORS OF LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL'S ONGOING COMMITMENT OF SERVICE TO YOUTH. THE COLLECTION IS PROTECTED, KEPT UNENCUMBERED, CARED FOR, AND PRESERVED BY THE MUSEUM. Part V, Line 4: THE ORGANIZATION HAS THE FOLLOWING ENDOWMENT FUNDS: (1)URBAN INITIATIVE PROGRAM - EARNINGS FROM FUNDS ARE USED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEAGUES IN URBAN AREAS - BUYING EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR FIELD CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE. (2) CHALLENGER PROGRAM - EARNINGS FROM FUNDS ARE USED FOR DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING OF THE CHALLENGER PROGRAM - BUYING EQUIPMENT, ETC. (3) SUMMER CAMPS - EARNINGS FROM FUNDS ANNUALLY PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN TO ATTEND SUMMER BASEBALL CAMPS. (4)STOTZ SCHOLARSHIPS - EARNINGS FROM FUNDS PROVIDE A ONE-TIME COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHICH ARE AWARDED BY A SELECTION COMMITTEE. Part X, Line 2: THE FASB REQUIRES AN ENTITY TO ASSESS ITS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS USING A TWO-STEP APPROACH FOR RECOGNIZING, MEASURING, AND DISCLOSING TAX BENEFITS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN AN UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX RETURN. NO LIABILITIES HAVE BEEN RECORDED AS A RESULT OF THIS STANDARD. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: CHANGE IN POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSION 198,595. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Loss on disposal of fixed assets shown as expense on consolidated f/s -643,057. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: LITTLE LEAGUE POLAND (AFFILIATE) ACTIVITY INCLUDED ON CONSOLIDATED F/S 104,974. Loss on disposal of fixed assets shown as expense on consolidated f/s 643,057. 1 North America 1 1 Program Services Retainer for administrative duties of the regional director of Little League Baseball, Canada 9000 East Asia and the Pacific 1 1 Program Services Retainer, office expenses, and travel stipend for Regional Director of Little League Baseball, Asia Pacific 45000 2 2 0 0 2 2 54000 0 54000 NORTH AMERICA ANNUAL SUPPORT FOR THE LITTLE LEAGUE PROGRAM IN CANADA 48000 CHECK 0 N/A N/A 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: Grant funds are provided to LLB Canada to support the operations of the organization. LLB Canada reports on the use of these funds to LLB management. Additionally a member of LLB senior management sits on the board of directors for LLB Canada. GOLF TOURNAMENT 83577 65277 18300 27039 27000 8033 83577 65277 18300 27039 27000 8033 62072 -43772 1 little league latin america po box 10237 caparra heights PR 009220237 231688231 501(c)(3) 11000 N/A N/A PAYMENT TO SUPPORT CONVENTION IN LATIN AMERICAN REGION BOROUGH OF SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT 329 WEST SOUTHERN AVENUE SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PA 17702 246000659 36000 N/A N/A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 515 CENTRAL AVENUE SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PA 17702 246002560 501(c)(3) 15000 N/A N/A PAYMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNCTIONS. PITCH IN FOR BASEBALL 1541 GEHMAN ROAD HARLEYSVILLE PA 19438 861141299 501(c)(3) 15000 n/a n/a TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR LEAGUES IN NEED FIRST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP 201 West Fourth Street Williamsport PA 17701 246013117 501(C)(3) 25000 N/A N/A GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 5 0 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS 10 13000 0 N/A N/A SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP 1 495 0 N/A N/A Part I, Line 2: A SELECTION COMMITTEE REVIEWS APPLICATIONS FROM HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND AWARDS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING INDIVIDUALS. INDIVIDUALS MUST VERIFY ACCEPTANCE INTO COLLEGE AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ATTENDANCE, WHICH IS MONITORED BY THE SELECTION COMMITTEE. X X 1 1 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Stephen D Keener PRESIDENT & CEO 427024 0 0 0 4935 0 60973 0 20538 0 513470 0 0 0 Patrick W Wilson SR VP OPS & PROGRAM DEV 257060 0 0 0 0 0 22800 0 20399 0 300259 0 0 0 David B Houseknecht SR VP ADMIN/CFO 257019 0 0 0 0 0 30370 0 21383 0 308772 0 0 0 Elizabeth Brown VP Mktg & STRATEGIC PTP 185706 0 0 0 0 0 27639 0 19734 0 233079 0 0 0 Melissa L Singer VP/TREASURER 135710 0 0 0 0 0 20376 0 20827 0 176913 0 0 0 Part I, Line 1a LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC. PROVIDED TRAVEL TO WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES FOR one OF THE BOARD MEMBERS' Spouses. THE total AMOUNT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES for this individual was $516.40. 1099'S ARE PROVIDED FOR SUCH EXPENSES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS THRESHOLDS. AS PART OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC., LITTLE LEAGUE PAYS FOR STEPHEN KEENER'S MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE COUNTRY CLUB. THESE DUES AMOUNTed TO $4,935 AND weRE INCLUDED IN MR. KEENER'S W-2 WAGES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE CFO AND TREASURER. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FORM PRIOR TO FILING. THE CHAIRMAN REPORTED TO THE FULL BOARD UPON COMPLETION OF HIS REVIEW. A COPY WAS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD DURING THEIR SPRING MEETING IN APRIL. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND CFO REVIEW THESE STATEMENTS AND REPORT ANY ISSUES TO THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT UPON JOINING. ADDITIONALLY, BOARD MEMBERS MUST UPDATE MANAGEMENT IF THEY BECOME AWARE OF ANY NEW CONFLICTS. ANY BOARD MEMBERS WITH NOTED CONFLICTS ARE REQUIRED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON MATTERS INVOLVING THE CONFLICTS. THE CHAIRMAN, CHAIR ELECT, AND PRESIDENT/CEO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. ADDITIONALLY, DURING THE BUDGET PROCESS THE CEO, CFO, AND HUMAN RESOURCES RECOMMEND A SALARY BUDGET. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE APPROVES OR DENIES THE RECOMMENDED SALARY BUDGET. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE SETS SALARIES OF OFFICERS BASED ON AN EXCEL WORKSHEET THAT COMPARES CURRENT TO PRIOR YEAR AND MARKET TARGET TO ENSURE COMPENSATION DOES NOT EXCEED FAIR MARKET VALUE. MARKET TARGETS ARE BASED ON COMPARABLE LOCAL WAGES AND/OR REGIONAL AND NATIONAL WAGES ADJUSTED FOR LOCAL COST OF LIVING ASSUMPTIONS. This process is documented by the committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: CHANGE IN POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSION 198,595. LITTLE LEAGUE POLAND FOUNDATION C/O LLB INC PO BOX 3485 WILLIAMSPORT PA 17701 232751527 RAISE FUNDS AND PROMOTE LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL IN EUROPE PA 501(c)(3) Line 12a, I LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INCORPORATED 1 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RISK PURCHASING GROUP INC PO BOX 4385 WILLIAMSPORT PA 17701 363708763 INSURANCE IL LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC C 1.00000 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 LITTLE LEAGUE POLAND FOUNDATION D 2177604 cash