Beyond The Ball Building/Campus | Facebook
Beyond The Ball Building/Campus | Facebook
This appropriation represents state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 2000 by Robert Castaneda and Amy Castaneda, Beyond The Ball states that its mission is: “The mission of Beyond the Ball is to leverage the power of sport and play to reclaim space, unite the community, and develop a culture of opportunity through which we cultivate hope and change lives.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $643,295 in total revenue. Of that, $122,980 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 19.1% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $643,295 in contributions overall. It also reported $520,315 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Beyond The Ball had $500,163 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $506,408, indicating a 1.2% growth in overall holdings.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Beyond The Ball is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Diana Torres | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Efrain Mata | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Jorge G Rubalcava | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Juan Valerio | President |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Torres | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | ROBERT CASTANEDA | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Siri Atma Mdphd | Vice President |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jacqueline A Covarrubias | Managing Director | - |
| 2024 | Michel Tilapa | Program Director | - |
| 2024 | Oscar Martinez | Program Coordinator | - |
| 2018 | Jorge A Pule | Managing Director | - |
| 2015 | Ana Benitez | Student Intern | - |
| 2013 | Brent A Michel | Director Of Marketing And Development | - |
| 2011 | Ben Britton | Youth Baseball Instructor | - |
| 2010 | Alonso Ledesma | Youth Leader And Organizer | - |
| 2010 | Stanley E Hopson | Staff Manager | - |
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