Nonprofit · EIN 43-1789511
ILLUSIONS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $184,389 | $180,960 | $3,429 | $138,630 | $0 | $138,630 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $164,700 | $167,575 | -$2,875 | $135,201 | $0 | $135,201 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $121,560
- Membership dues
- $60,708
- Other revenue
- $2,121
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $180,960
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $135,201
- Total assets, end of year
- $138,630
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $138,630
- Cash, savings and investments
- $138,630
- Gross receipts
- $184,389
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD SHELTON | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 |
| IRA BERGMAN | TREASURER | 25 | $0 |
| ROBERT MAYER | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD SHELTON | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 |
| IRA BERGMAN | TREASURER | 20 | $0 |
| ROBERT MAYER | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1311 BARKMAN DR, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146-5418
- In care of
- % IRA BERGMAN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- IRA BERGMAN CPA, TREASURER
- Phone
- (314) 496-7952
- Website
- ILLUSIONSSOFTBALL.COM
- Return prepared by
- IRA BERGMAN CPA
Mission
THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED UNDER MISSOURI LAW ON 8/11/97 TO TEACH, TRAIN, AND EDUCATE AMATEUR YOUTH ABOUT PLAYING JUNIOR OLYMPIC AND OLYMPIC LEVEL COMPETITIVE SPORTS, PRIMARILY GIRLS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL AND BOYS BASEBALL. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE SCHEDULE B TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTORS AS VIRTUALLY ALL OF THE DONATIONS RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR ENDED 9/30/25 CAME FROM TAX EXEMPT DONOR ADVISED FUNDS.
Program accomplishments
- DURING THE 12 MONTHS ENDED 9/30/25, THE CORPORATION MAINTAINED 4 FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TEAMS, 10U, 13U 14U, AND 18U SERVING APPROXIMATELY 75 GIRLS IN THE METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS AREA. THE 10U TEAM PLAYED 30 GAMES, 13 TEAM PLAYED 45 GAMES, 14U TEAM PLAYED 45 GAMES AND THE 18U TEAM PLAYED 51 GAMES. ALL TEAMS PLAYED A REDUCED NUMBER OF GAMES DUE TO LOCAL EXCESSIVE RAIN. THE 18U TEAM WON 2 TOURNAMENTS AND PLAYED IN A NATIONAL TOURNAMENT IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE FINISHING 4TH OUT OF 32 TEAMSTHE 18U TEAM HONORED ITS GRADUATED SENIORS WITH A PARTY AFTER THE SEASON AND PRESENTED EACH SENIOR WITH A TRADITIONAL GIFT FOR COLLEGE USE.
- COACHES, PARENTS AND PLAYERS PROUDLY CARRIED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S INSPIRED TRADITION AS A MEMBER OF THE ST LOUIS SOFTBALL HALL OF FAME, A RECIPIENT OF THE PRESTIGIOUS "JIM FARRELL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE". ILLUSIONS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION WAS THE FIRST TEAM EVER INDUCTED INTO THE ST LOUIS SOFTBALL HALL OF FAME (HOF).ONLY 3 OTHER INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR THIS AWARD IN THE 35 YEAR HISTORY OF THE HALL OF FAME. DURING THE YEAR 2025 IRA BERGMAN WAS INDUCTED PERSONALLY INTO THE ST LOUIS SOFTBALL HALL OF FAME JOINING THE ILLUSIONS AS A MEMBER. THE ILLUSIONS WERE VERY EXCITED FOR HIM TO BE SELECTED AFTER 44 YEARS OF COACHING.
- DURING 9/30/25 A 14U TEAM WAS CREATED AND COACHED BY A FORMER PLAYER OF THE 18U TEAM. DURING 9/30/25, ANOTHER TEAM 10U, WAS CREATED COACHED BY ANOTHER FORMER 18U PLAYER. ADDITIONALLY, THE 18U TEAM BENEFITED FROM 2 DIFFERENT VOLUNTEER COACHES THAT PREVIOUSLY PLAYED FOR THE 18U TEAM. THESE COLLEGE GIRLS WORKED WITH OUR PLAYERS DURING VARIOUS TIMES WITHIN THE SEASON BRINGING THEIR COLLEGE LEVEL EXPERIENCES TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS. FOR THE 2025 SPRING/SUMMER SEASON.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1789511
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $138,630
- Income (IRS master file)
- $184,389
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $184,389 | $180,960 | $138,630 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $164,700 | $167,575 | $135,201 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 43-1789511).
Questions about ILLUSIONS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of ILLUSIONS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ILLUSIONS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION is 43-1789511.
- Is ILLUSIONS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to ILLUSIONS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ILLUSIONS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ILLUSIONS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ILLUSIONS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of ILLUSIONS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ILLUSIONS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $184,389, expenses of $180,960 and total assets of $138,630 at year end.
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