Highland Park Athletic Teams Boosters Inc

“This return was prepared by the Treasurer based on the books and records of the organization.”

“Given our small size and limited operations, it is easy to monitor for conflicts of interest. We buy supplies for the Snack Shack from Costco, we buy pies from a local farm stand that is not owned or operated by any member of our board, we buy Designer Handbags (for our Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser) through retail stores, and we buy Bingo cards and the like through national suppliers that also are not owned by any member of our board. We are planning to renovate the baseball field behind the high school with money we received from a one-time bequest from an estate. The contractor - who specializes in field renovations - is not owned or operated by any member of our board. Similarly, when we purchaser items to fund requests received from coaches and the school's Athletic Director, we purchase items from uniform and equipment suppliers that have no connection to our board members.”

“We are a very small organization that usually raises approximately $15,000 per year. If we get a request for documents or information, our officers will gladly make the documents and information available. We have never received such a request.”

“We had a one-time opportunity to apply for a bequest from an estate to renovate the baseball field at the high school. In response to our application, we received a bequest of $406,000. We expect this project to commence and be completed in calendar year 2024.”

“We do not provide any services. We raise money and then fund award/grant requests for items such as team uniforms and sports equipment. We also pay for transportation and entrance fees so teams can participate in sporting events.”