Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. Charitable Solicitation Disclosures
Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization formed for purposes including, but not limited to, the following: (1) providing assistance, on the basis of need, to retired persons previously connected in any way with amateur or professional baseball in order to alleviate conditions of poverty, hunger, homelessness and ill health among such persons and otherwise to assure that such persons do not become destitute and a burden on society; and (2) bettering the socio-economic circumstances of needy persons previously connected with amateur or professional baseball by working in conjunction with, assisting and cooperating with other individuals, groups and associations presently connected with amateur or professional baseball as well as with outside individuals, groups, corporations, and government agencies to provide such assistance. Contributions to Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Its principal place of business is in New York. You may contact Erik Nilsen at Baseball Assistance Team, Inc.: 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 or (212) 931-7800 to (i) request a copy or summary of the latest financial statement or annual report, and registration filed by Baseball Assistance Team, Inc., (ii) obtain information regarding the amount of your contribution which may be deducted as a charitable contribution under federal income tax laws or (iii) make any other inquiries. Although our financial report is always sent free to anyone requesting a copy, certain states require us to advise you that a copy of our financial report is available from them.
Residents of the following states should note the following: Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR BASEBALL ASSISTANCE TEAM, INC. MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, 1-800-435-7352 or online at www.800HELPFLA.com. Florida registration number: CH48159. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Georgia: A full and fair description of the programs of Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. and our financial statement summary is available upon request at the office and phone number indicated above. Maryland: A copy of the current financial statement of Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. is available upon request at the address and phone number indicated above. Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of copies and postage from the Maryland Secretary of State, Statehouse, Annapolis, MD 21401, (410) 974-5534. Mississippi: The official registration and financial information for Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State. Michigan: Baseball Assistance Team, Inc.’s Michigan registration number is MICS No. 61682. New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT: HTTPS://NJCONSUMERAFFAIRS.STATE.NJ.US/PUBLIC-CHARITY-SEARCH-RESULTS/. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: A copy of the latest financial report and registration for Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. may be obtained by writing Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. at the address indicated above and is available on the Charities Registry maintained by the Office of the New York Attorney General, Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10271, (212) 416-8401 and online at: https://www.charitiesnys.com/RegistrySearch/search_charities.jsp. Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. has made contributions to other charitable organizations in the past twelve months. A list of such organizations may be obtained by writing Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. at the address indicated above. North Carolina: Financial information about Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Rhode Island: Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. will provide, upon written request to Erik Nilsen, a description of the programs and activities which contributions support. Contributions to Baseball Assistance Team, Inc. are tax deductible in accordance with applicable law. Virginia: A copy of the latest financial report and registration filed in Virginia may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Affairs, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. Washington: You may obtain additional financial and other information on file with the Secretary of State by calling (360) 725-0378 or visiting https://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/. West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of Baseball Assistance Team, Inc.’s registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, West Virginia 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement. Wisconsin: A financial statement disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue, and expenses for Baseball Assistance Team, Inc.’s preceding fiscal year will be provided upon request.