DESERT THUNDER SOFTBALL

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Retrieved 2026-11-07; covers tax years 2020–2025. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).

2025 · Form 990 · revenue $138K · expenses $147K · assets $34K

EIN
16-1674946
Address
6321 W BOBCAT RIDGE PL, TUCSON, AZ 85743-8352
NTEE code
N60 Amateur Sports (Recreation and Sports) published (IRS Business Master File)
FURP topic
women: issues (from its 990 text; the topic index)
Exempt type
501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
Ruling date
September 2003 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
IRS status
Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
Tax-deductible donations
Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
Foundation status
Public charity, 509(a)(2)
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Mission

None

Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).

People paid by the organization

None of the 2 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.

Officers and directors, no compensation reported

2 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.

NameLatest titleYearsHrs/wk (latest)CompensationOrganizations
Kelly Fowler PRESIDENT2020-2025 25 $0 reported 1
Lance Fowler TREASURER2020-2025 12 $0 reported 1

People by year

2025 · 2 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
KELLY FOWLER PRESIDENT25 $0$0$0 $01
LANCE FOWLER TREASURER12 $0$0$0 $01
2024 · 2 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
KELLY FOWLER PRESIDENT25 $0$0$0 $01
LANCE FOWLER TREASURER12 $0$0$0 $01
2023 · 2 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
KELLY FOWLER PRESIDENT25 $0$0$0 $01
LANCE FOWLER TREASURER12 $0$0$0 $01
2022 · 2 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
KELLY FOWLER PRESIDENT25 $0$0$0 $01
LANCE FOWLER TREASURER12 $0$0$0 $01
2021 · 2 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
KELLY FOWLER PRESIDENT25 $0$0$0 $01
LANCE FOWLER TREASURER12 $0$0$0 $01
2020 · 2 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
KELLY FOWLER PRESIDENT25 $0$0$0 $01
LANCE FOWLER TREASURER12 $0$0$0 $01

Highest-paid independent contractors

No independent contractors reported.

Who gave

Contributor names are not public for this form type.

Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.

Finances

Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.

RevenueExpensesAssetsNet assetsContributionsProgram revenueOfficer payEmployeesVolunteers
2025 · Form 990 period ending 2025-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$138,166$147,001 $34,152$34,152 $138,166$0 $000
2024 · Form 990 period ending 2024-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$180,998$178,613 $44,796$44,796 $180,998$0 $000
2023 · Form 990 period ending 2023-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$222,860$227,037 $43,934$43,934 $222,860$0 $000
2022 · Form 990 period ending 2022-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$212,788$207,822 $51,076$51,076 $212,788$0 $000
2021 · Form 990 period ending 2021-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$184,806$176,324 $39,780$39,780 $184,806$0 $000
2020 · Form 990 period ending 2020-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$143,197$137,885 $34,725$34,725 $143,197$0 $000

Funders of this organization

6 grantors reported grants to this organization, $28,856 in all, tax years 2015 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV

GrantorTotal givenGrantsLatest year's amountLatest yearYears givenTypeMatchGrants
PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND $12,0672 $5,9032022 2021-2022 DAF sponsor Exact
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INTUIT FOUNDATION $7,0002 $5,0002016 2015-2016 Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “DESERT THUNDER SOFTBALL”
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VIRGINIA G PIPER CHARITABLE TRUST 08-11-95 $5,0001 $5,0002023 2023 Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “Desert Thunder Softball”
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VERIZON FOUNDATION $3,0003 $1,5002023 2021, 2023 Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “DESERT THUNDER SOFTBALL”
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LUMEN CLARKE M WILLIAMS FOUNDATION $1,5002 $5002017 2016-2017 Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “DESERT THUNDER SOFTBALL”
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AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION $2894 $802023 2020-2023 Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “DESERT THUNDER SOFTBALL”
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Same category: NTEE code and revenue

Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)

OrganizationStateNTEELatest revenueLatest expensesTop-paid titleTop payWhy similar
CLAVADISTAS DEL SOLAZN60 $144,578$129,637 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x, same state
COCHISE CLUB VOLLEYBALL CORPORATIONAZN60 $139,880$154,525 Director$4,905 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x, same state
SOUTHWEST WRESTLING CLUB FOUNDATIONAZN60 $137,016$118,547 Director$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x, same state
COURTNEYS COURAGE INCAZN60 $136,758$154,146 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x, same state
3A NORTH REGION INCAZN60 $132,355$94,963 TREASURER$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x, same state
P-TOWN NEXT BALLERCAN60 $133,658$130,646 FounderHead Coach$40,000 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
ORCUTT YOUTH SOFTBALL INCCAN60 $147,558$123,230 President$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
MCQUADES CHARITIES SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTNDN60 $147,568$150,500 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
GARNER AREA YOUTH SOFTBALL LEAGUENCN60 $124,167$126,879 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
MANALAPAN GIRLS SOFTBALL CLUBNJN60 $148,291$144,483 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
ROME GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE INCNYN60 $137,830$150,213 PLAYER AGENT, DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
TILTED THUNDER RAIL BIRDSWAN60 $153,035$193,577 EXECUTIVE DI$9,450 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
PALO ALTO GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUECAN60 $121,945$139,486 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
COLORADO SOFTBALL ACADEMY FOUNDATION INCCON60 $121,697$100,242 President & CEO$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
FREDERICK HEARTBREAKERS GIRLS SOFTBALLMDN60 $164,422$182,942 President$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
GOLETA VALLEY GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCCAN60 $161,657$181,998 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
WEST SOUND ROLLER DERBYWAN60 $137,938$27,409 President$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
LONG ISLAND EXPRESS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL INCNYN60 $138,928$131,759 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
DESERT DIAMONDS BOOSTER ASSOCIATION INCNMN60 $166,971$150,321 President$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
WINDER DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL INCGAN60 $151,744$100,662 TREASURER$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
DESERT ATHLETICS FITNESS COUNCIL INCTXN60 $165,449$152,097 President$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
RIM SCOTS YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEERCAN60 $139,143$136,002 President$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
DOWNRIVER ALL-STARS INCMIN60 $148,260$147,405 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
SOUTH FLORIDA FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE INCFLN60 $146,231$138,224 COMMISSIONER$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x
SOUTH PASADENA BASKETBALL ACADEMY INCCAN60 $121,271$125,985 Director$0 Same NTEE code N60, revenue within 2x

Who funds organizations like this

Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).

GrantorTotal givenGrantsOrganizations fundedTypeYearsWhich ones
FORGOOD INC $156,7035 1DAF sponsor2020–2024 COURTNEYS COURAGE INC
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING $108,0006 4DAF sponsor2020–2024 COURTNEYS COURAGE INC; PORTLAND RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB; BAY AREA DERBY GIRLS; SOUTH FLORIDA FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC $58,8895 3DAF sponsor2019–2025 BAY AREA DERBY GIRLS; CHERRY CITY DERBY GIRLS; MOUNT SI WILDCATS YOUTH BASKETBALL CLUB
PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND funds this one $48,1552 2DAF sponsor2023–2024 BAY AREA DERBY GIRLS; THE BICYCLE THRIFT SHOP
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM $35,0001 1DAF sponsor2023–2023 COURTNEYS COURAGE INC
GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC $25,0001 1DAF sponsor2024–2024 PALO ALTO GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC $25,0001 1DAF sponsor2024–2024 THE BICYCLE THRIFT SHOP
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN NEVADA $17,9751 1DAF sponsor2016–2016 CLAVADISTAS DEL SOL
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN $17,5001 1DAF sponsor2023–2023 DETROIT ROLLER DERBY
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION $17,0002 1DAF sponsor2019–2020 PASADENA RUGBY FOODTBALL CLUB INC
SACRAMENTO REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION $14,2301 1DAF sponsor2020–2020 ULTIMATE DERBY RADNESS
CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA $11,0502 1DAF sponsor2023–2024 SHAFTER YOUTH FOOTBALL CHEER & OTHER SPORTS
SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION $10,0001 1DAF sponsor2024–2024 EPA PENINSULA RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION $10,0001 1DAF sponsor2023–2023 CAL ELITE SOCCER CLUB
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHERN ARIZONA $10,0001 1DAF sponsor2020–2020 COURTNEYS COURAGE INC

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Where the money went

Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.

2025 · Form 990 · $147,001 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $79,634
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described) EventTOURNAMENT & LEAGUE FEE $79,634$79,634-- 54.2%
All other expenses $25,814$25,814-- 17.6%
Other (as described)UNIFORMS & APPAREL $21,392$21,392-- 14.6%
Other (as described)FIELD MAINTENANCE $11,355$11,355-- 7.7%
Other (as described)SPORTS EQUIPMENT $8,481$8,481-- 5.8%
Fees: accounting $325$325-- 0.2%
Total$147,001100%

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2024 · Form 990 · $178,613 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $105,016
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described) EventTOURNAMENT & LEAGUE FEE $105,016$105,016-- 58.8%
All other expenses $35,930$35,930-- 20.1%
Other (as described)UNIFORMS & APPAREL $15,659$15,659-- 8.8%
Other (as described)FIELD MAINTENANCE $11,368$11,368-- 6.4%
Other (as described)COACHES & UMPIRES $10,190$10,190-- 5.7%
Fees: accounting $450$450-- 0.3%
Total$178,613100%

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2023 · Form 990 · $227,037 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $95,824
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described) EventTOURNAMENT & LEAGUE FEE $95,824$95,824-- 42.2%
All other expenses $54,533$54,533-- 24.0%
Other (as described)COACHES & UMPIRES $40,212$40,212-- 17.7%
Other (as described)UNIFORMS & APPAREL $23,154$23,154-- 10.2%
Other (as described)TEAM TO TEAM $12,964$12,964-- 5.7%
Fees: accounting $350$350-- 0.2%
Total$227,037100%

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2022 · Form 990 · $207,822 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $109,775
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described) EventTOURNAMENT & LEAGUE FEE $109,775$109,775-- 52.8%
All other expenses $49,709$49,709-- 23.9%
Other (as described)UNIFORMS & APPAREL $22,215$22,215-- 10.7%
Other (as described)NATIONAL & REGIONAL TOU $14,129$14,129-- 6.8%
Other (as described)SPORTS EQUIPMENT $11,669$11,669-- 5.6%
Fees: accounting $325$325-- 0.2%
Total$207,822100%

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2021 · Form 990 · $176,324 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $89,993
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described) EventTOURNAMENT & LEAGUE FEE $89,993$89,993-- 51.0%
All other expenses $35,889$35,889-- 20.4%
Other (as described)UNIFORMS & APPAREL $21,643$21,643-- 12.3%
Other (as described)FIELD MAINTENANCE $14,824$14,824-- 8.4%
Other (as described)COACHES & UMPIRES $13,665$13,665-- 7.7%
Fees: accounting $310$310-- 0.2%
Total$176,324100%

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2020 · Form 990 · $137,885 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $60,034
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described) EventTOURNAMENT & LEAGUE FEE $60,034$60,034-- 43.5%
All other expenses $28,777$28,777-- 20.9%
Other (as described)UNIFORMS & APPAREL $23,579$23,579-- 17.1%
Other (as described)COACHES & UMPIRES $14,081$14,081-- 10.2%
Other (as described)SPORTS EQUIPMENT $11,104$11,104-- 8.1%
Fees: accounting $310$310-- 0.2%
Total$137,885100%

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