Black Diamond Express Softball Inc
Black Diamond Express Softball Inc is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Morgantown, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K.
Black Diamond Express Softball Inc at a glance
In short: Black Diamond Express Softball Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $7K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $6,682
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,682
- Median grant
- $6,682
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Black Diamond Express Softball Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Rebel Fastpitch Inc ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rebel Fastpitch Inc Morgantown, WV | Newly Formed Sports Organization | $6,682 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $112,014 | $162,637 | $6,682 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $50,623 | $144,886 | $120,883 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $26,620 | $100,186 | $83,245 | — | — | $894 |
| 2020 | $9,679 | $64,365 | $54,686 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Diamond Express Softball Inc is led by Chad Elza, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Chad Elza
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Buddy Smith
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Meighen Lehosit (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Black Diamond Express Softball Inc
How much does Black Diamond Express Softball Inc give each year?
Black Diamond Express Softball Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Black Diamond Express Softball Inc?
Black Diamond Express Softball Inc is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Morgantown, WV.
Where does Black Diamond Express Softball Inc operate?
Black Diamond Express Softball Inc has awarded grants in West Virginia.
What is Black Diamond Express Softball Inc's EIN?
Black Diamond Express Softball Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3721568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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