2025-06-10T09:45:01-07:00 2024-12-31 Jennifer Nelson 3500 Pipes O The Glen Way Orlando FL 32808 990EZ 2024-01-01 991418756 ATHLETES WITHOUT BARRIERS INC ATHL 9734602582 PO Box 113 Boonton NJ 07005 Luis Molina President 9734602582 2025-05-27 0 1 Jennifer Nelson P02270037 4072981302 2025-05-27 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X www.awbus.org X X 8586 X 8586 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8586 4000 0 0 235 0 236 4057 8528 58 0 1 59 0 59 0 0 0 0 0 59 0 0 0 59 Athletes Without Barriers, Inc. is dedicated to igniting positive change in the lives of young athletes hailing from inner-city and underserved neighborhoods. Our mission is to create a nurturing and holistic environment that empowers the youth to reach their full potential both in the classroom and on the athletic field. All of our programs are free to participants. In the summer of 2024, Athletes Without Barriers, Inc. secured 12 discounted spots for boys from Essex County to participate in Makina Baseball Academy summer program. Makina Baseball Academy accepted all 12 youth participant for a flat rate program fee of $4,000 (making the cost per participant approximately $330 instead of the traditional $1,500 fee charged to enroll in this prestigious program). Athletes Without Barriers, Inc. paid the enrollment fees on behalf of all 12 youth through fundraising. This once in a lifetime opportunity allowed young athletes to train at a highly coveted baseball academy and gain exposure by competing in nine high-level baseball tournaments across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. We worked with our volunteers to ensure all players had transportation, food, and lodging, allowing the student athletes to focus on growth and performance. 4000 4000 During the fall of 2024, Athletes Without Barriers, Inc. collaborated with the recreational baseball programs of Paterson and Passaic to launch an expanded low-cost, safe baseball league. This league featured four teams and served 94 youth between ages 13 and 17 years old. All participants were able to compete in a league-wide tournament. 0 3349 Beginning in the fall of 2024, Student-athletes received one-on-one academic support and mental health services through our partnership with Family Empowerment Associates. All participants were required to a complete a minimum of 10 volunteer hours in community service. These initiatives contributed to shaping well-rounded individuals both on and off the field. Athletes Without Barriers, Inc. is committed to academic excellence and our tutoring program emphasizes consistent academic performance and mental resilience. 0 50 Athletes Without Barriers, Inc. invited College Athletics Recruiters from throughout the Northeast to provide guidance through monthly workshops to reinforce the importance of academic excellence in the college recruitment process. Approximately 40 student athletes attended these free academic workshops held at local high schools. 0 156 7555 Luis Molina President 9.25 0 0 0 Zelmalys Molina Treasurer 4.75 0 0 0 Lexa Moreno Secretary 2.25 0 0 0 Carlos Stork-Martinez Board Member 1.5 0 0 0 Hermelindo Ruiz Board Member 1.5 0 0 0 Thomas McKinney Board Member 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NJ Luis Molina 11 Archer Drive Boonton Boonton NJ 07005 9734602582 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 0 0 0 0 8586 8586 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8586 8586 8586 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8586 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 In the summer of 2024, Athletes Without Barriers, Inc. secured 12 discounted spots for boys from Essex County to participate in Makina Baseball Academy summer program. Makina Baseball Academy accepted all 12 youth participant for a flat rate program fee of $4,000 (making the cost per participant approximately $330 instead of the traditional $1,500 fee charged to enroll in this prestigious program). Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Government Filing Fees;502|Advertising and Marketing;156|Uniforms;848|Tutoring Materials;50|Tournament Hotel Fees;581|Tournament Food;1602|Tournament Entry Fees;210|Field Rental Fees;50|Trophies and Decals;58^Total;4057^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 Description;Amount^Reconciliation;1^Total;1^ The organization was initially unaware of the nonprofit tax-return filing requirements and due date but learned through a volunteer the due date for the tax returns was May 15. We immediately filed an extension electronically that was transmitted and accepted by the IRS on May 15, 2025. The Submission ID for the extension is 8600762025135cj92256. Our board is committed to transparency and understands the importance of keeping adequate books and records on an ongoing basis and thus have resolved to undertake the Form 990 each year within 90 days after the end of the fiscal year. In addition, each quarter our board will review the IRS website, and Exempt Organizations update to ensure that no changes have occurred in regard to our annual compliance requirements.