American Baseball Coaches Association

Greensboro, NC ยท Founded 1945

National association advancing excellence in amateur baseball coaching through education and professional development

Primary audience
Baseball Coaches
Work area
Professional Development
Topic
Amateur Baseball
Website Contact

About Organization

The American Baseball Coaches Association supports amateur baseball coaches through training, resources, and leadership development. Based in Greensboro, NC, the organization operates with 10 employees and 215 volunteers, generating $4.1 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1945, it serves coaches at educational institutions and amateur baseball organizations nationwide.

What They Focus On

Coaching Excellence

Advancing the skills and knowledge of amateur baseball coaches through education, training, and professional development resources

Educational Baseball

Promoting baseball within schools and colleges to develop student-athletes and support educational institution programs

Amateur Competition

Fostering national and international amateur baseball competition while supporting equipment needs and organizational growth

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$4.1M

-0.5% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$3.7M

+8.4% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$7.1M

+15.9% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

10

+0% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $4,095,147 $3,702,997 $7,050,050 10
2022 $4,115,651 $3,416,197 $6,084,756 10
2021 $3,634,442 $3,151,952 $5,378,130 10
2020 $2,265,278 $2,242,932 $5,110,946 10
2019 $3,065,079 $2,795,888 $4,981,173 12
2018 $2,804,382 $2,456,638 $4,629,857 10
2017 $2,535,498 $2,355,081 $4,201,105 10

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Connect with coaches at educational institutions and amateur baseball organizations across the country

  • 02

    Educational Training

    Deliver professional development programs and resources to improve coaching skills and baseball knowledge

  • 03

    Resource Distribution

    Provide grants for equipment refurbishment and disseminate coaching materials to member organizations

  • 04

    Competition Support

    Foster national and international amateur sports competition to advance the game of baseball

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Baseball Coaches Association

Coach Education

Professional development programs and resources to improve coaching techniques and baseball knowledge for amateur coaches

Leadership Development

Training programs to develop leadership skills for coaches within educational institutions and amateur baseball organizations

Equipment Grants

Financial assistance to refurbish used baseball equipment and support proper teaching methods for youth programs

Information Dissemination

Distribution of educational baseball information, coaching best practices, and resources to members and allied groups

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Baseball Coaches Association.

CK

Craig Keilitz

Executive Dir.
Full-time
Compensation: $718,769
JL

Jon Litchfield

Deputy Exe Dir
Full-time
Compensation: $171,382
AC

Abjuahn Clark

Assist Exe Dir
Full-time
Compensation: $143,995
MO

Michael Odom

Assist Exe Dir
Full-time

Milestones

1945

ABCA Founded

1945

American Baseball Coaches Association established to promote excellence in amateur baseball coaching

1995

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1995

Received IRS 501(c)(3) recognition to advance educational and charitable baseball initiatives

2020

Pandemic Operations

2020

Adapted programs during COVID-19 with revenue temporarily declining to $2.3 million

2022

Revenue Peak

2022

Achieved highest annual revenue of $4.1 million with strong post-pandemic program recovery

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BH
Bill Holowaty Board member 1.50 hrs/week
BH
Bob Hannah Board member 1.50 hrs/week
BW
Bob Warn Board member 1.50 hrs/week
BW
Bob Whalen Board member 1.50 hrs/week
CG
Charlie Greene Board member 1.50 hrs/week
DM
Dan McDonnell Board member 1.50 hrs/week
DH
Danny Hall Board member 1.50 hrs/week
DK
Dave Keilitz Board member 1.50 hrs/week
DA
David Altopp Board member 1.50 hrs/week
DB
Duane Banks Board member 1.50 hrs/week
EB
Ed Blankmeyer Board member 1.50 hrs/week
EF
Ed Flaherty Board member 1.50 hrs/week
FP
Francis Pittaro Board member 1.50 hrs/week
GP
Gary Pullins Board member 1.50 hrs/week
GM
Gene McArtor Board member 1.50 hrs/week
JM
Jeff Messer Board member 1.50 hrs/week
JW
Jeff Willis Board member 1.50 hrs/week
JC
Jim Cahill Board member 1.50 hrs/week
JS
Jim Schlossnagle Board member 1.50 hrs/week
JC
John Casey Board member 1.50 hrs/week
JK
John Kolasinski Board member 1.50 hrs/week
JM
John McCormack Board member 1.50 hrs/week
JS
John Schaly Board member 1.50 hrs/week
KM
Keith Madison Board member 1.50 hrs/week
KS
Kent Shelley Board member 1.50 hrs/week
KJ
Kerrick Jackson Board member 1.50 hrs/week
MJ
Mark Johnson Board member 1.50 hrs/week
MN
Matt Noone Board member 1.50 hrs/week
PM
Pat McMahon Board member 1.50 hrs/week
RM
Rich Maloney Board member 1.50 hrs/week
RH
Rick Hitt Board member 1.50 hrs/week
RH
Rob Hahne Board member 1.50 hrs/week
RP
Ron Polk Board member 1.50 hrs/week
SB
Scott Berry Board member 1.50 hrs/week
SL
Scott Laverty Board member 1.50 hrs/week
SS
Steve Smith Board member 1.50 hrs/week
SF
Stu Fritz Board member 1.50 hrs/week
TC
Tim Corbin Board member 1.50 hrs/week
TM
Tim Mead Board member 1.50 hrs/week
TO
Tom O'Connell Board member 1.50 hrs/week
DA
Dave Altopp Board Member
CH
Chris Hanks Board Member / NCAA Division II Chair
SP
Sonny Pittaro Board Member
CP
Chris Pollard Board Member / NCAA Division I Chair
LM
Lance Marshall NCAA Division III Chair
BM
Brian Michalak NAIA Chair
JM
Jason Maxwell High School Chair
JB
Jordan Baltimore Youth Baseball Chair
TM
Taylor McCollough Travel Baseball Chair
CK
Craig Keilitz Executive Director

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.1M

Highest Paid

$773K

Craig Keilitz

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Craig Keilitz Executive DIR. $718,769 $53,994 $772,763 40
Jon Litchfield Deputy Exe DIR $171,382 $29,065 $200,447 40
Abjuahn Clark Assist Exe DIR $143,995 $26,987 $170,982 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$30K Grants Given
2 Organizations

Top Grantees

2 total
IS
International Sports Group Milwaukee, WI
$20K
TT
Turn Two For Youth Charlotte, NC
$10K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with American Baseball Coaches Association

Phone

(336) 821-3142

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4101 Piedmont Parkway No C Greensboro, NC 27410