irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $758KTO PROMOTE AND DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE MISSION AND OBJECTIVE OF BASEBALL ASSISTANCE TEAM. THE PROMOTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S COUNSELING SERVICES.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Grant Program
Provides financial assistance for essential needs such as housing, medical expenses, food, addiction recovery, funeral expenses, and health insurance to members of the baseball community in need.
Scholarship Program
Offers financial aid to former Major League and Minor League players for accredited educational or vocational programs to support career development and financial self-sufficiency.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Funding educational and career transition programs for former professional baseball playersProvides scholarship grants lasting up to one academic or program year and financial support for vocational training, including aviation education and career transition programs. Also funds access to Google Career Certificates in fields such as UX Design, Project Management, IT Support, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics, which require a 3–6 month commitment of at least 10 hours per week.
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Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
- Funding financial assistance for members of the baseball communityAwards grants to individuals in the baseball community—including former Major League and Minor League players, umpires, scouts, and front office staff—for needs such as addiction recovery treatment, medical expenses, housing, food, household necessities, funeral expenses, health insurance, prescriptions, and support during economic crises, natural disasters, or other catastrophic events. Assistance is intended as temporary support for those with no other resources.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Operating confidential application and eligibility process for assistanceManages a two-part application process for assistance that begins with a questionnaire to determine eligibility and the type of support needed, ensuring confidential assistance to members of the Baseball Family in need.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Providing career development tools for former professional baseball playersOffers access to Podium X, a career development platform tailored for former professional baseball players, which includes tools such as a resume builder, cover letter creator, interview preparation resources, and a job board.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.08M
Contributions & grants$4.15M82%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$750K15%
Other revenue$183K
expenses
Total expenses$4.81M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3.93M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$17.19M
Cash$1.90M
Investments$15.27M
Liabilities$323K
Net assets$16.87M
Liquid reserves42.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 21
- ADAM JONES — BOARD MEMBER
- ALAN NAHMIAS — BOARD MEMBER
- BUCK MARTINEZ — PRESIDENT
- CHRISTINE O'REILLY — BOARD MEMBER
- DIANE MARGOLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- EDUARDO PEREZ — BOARD MEMBER
- GARY THORNE — Vice President
- Kellie Fischer — Board Member
- LAUREL PRIEB — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK LETENDRE — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARNIE STARKMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- Matt Slater — Board Member
- Miguel Batista — BOARD MEMBER
- Pedro Grifol — Board Member
- RANDY WINN — BOARD MEMBER
- SAM MCDOWELL — BOARD MEMBER
- STACI SLAUGHTER — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVE GARVEY — BOARD MEMBER
- TERRY RYAN — BOARD MEMBER
- TIM BRUNSWICK — BOARD MEMBER
- TREVOR ROSENTHAL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Blue Jays Partner — Honored with the Bobby Murcer Award by B.A.T.
- Clubhouse Managers Association Funder — Donated $250,000 to the Baseball Assistance Team.
- Dodgers Partner — Recognized with the Bobby Murcer Award presented by B.A.T.
- Freedom Foundation Partner — Jointly contributed with Gannett to establish the B.A.T. endowment.
- Google Partner — Provides access to Google Career Certificates for eligible individuals through a partnership with B.A.T.
- MLB Government — B.A.T. is operated within Major League Baseball, as indicated by the form being created inside MLB.
- MLB Network — Baseball Assistance Team is affiliated with Major League Baseball and hosted on MLB.com
- Major League Baseball Government — Administers the College Scholarship Plan and Continuing Education Program in partnership with B.A.T.
- Major League Baseball Government — Baseball Assistance Team operates under the MLB.com domain and receives operational support from Major League Baseball.
- Major League Baseball Government — Baseball Assistance Team operates under the MLB.com domain and uses MLB branding, indicating an official affiliation with Major League Baseball.
- Major League Baseball Network — B.A.T. is described as one of the fundamental backbones of Major League Baseball, indicating a close institutional relationship.
- Major League Baseball Partner — Collaborates with Major League Baseball to support members of the baseball family in need.
- Major League Baseball Partner — Jointly contributed to establish the B.A.T. endowment.
- Major League Baseball Players Association Partner — Jointly contributed to establish the B.A.T. endowment.
- Mets Partner — Recipient of the 2025 Bobby Murcer Award from B.A.T.
- Nationals Partner — Received the 2019 Bobby Murcer Award from B.A.T.
- Podium X Partner — Partner organization offering career development tools tailored for former professional baseball players
- Yankees Partner — Recipient of the 2025 Bobby Murcer Award from B.A.T.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education and Career Transition Supportmethodology: education-for-self-sufficiencyBy funding education and vocational training tailored to former players’ goals, the organization fosters long-term self-sufficiency, because translating athletic experience into professional readiness enables sustainable workforce integration.
- Holistic Support Modelmethodology: holistic_assistanceBy addressing medical, financial, and psychological needs together, the organization improves overall well-being and resilience within the baseball community, because interconnected challenges require integrated solutions to achieve lasting stability.
- Industry-Specific Community Supportmethodology: industry-specific community supportBy focusing assistance exclusively on members of the baseball community and leveraging industry-specific networks, the organization identifies and reaches eligible individuals more effectively, because shared identity and trusted relationships increase access and trust in times of need.
- Needs-Based Assistance with Essential Needs Focusmethodology: needs-based_assistanceBy assessing individuals on a case-by-case basis and focusing financial aid on essential needs only, the organization ensures resources are directed where they are most critical to stabilize hardship, because targeting core unmet needs produces more sustainable and equitable outcomes for the baseball community.