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JAZZ CHISHOLM FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 922180289 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE N63 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · jazzchisholmfoundation.org
revenue
$170K
expenses
$171K
net assets
$2K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PROVIDING MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES AND FOSTERING THE WELL-BEING OF YOUNG ATHLETES FROM HIGH NEED COMMUNITIES IN FLORIDA AND THE BAHAMAS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Jazz Chisholm Foundation supports young athletes and their families in high-need communities across New York, Florida, and The Bahamas. Founded by MLB All-Star Jazz Chisholm, the organization provides opportunities in athletics, education, and community development. Programs include a Little League initiative, equipment donations, financial literacy programming, and crisis relief efforts.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Baseball
Program distributing equipment to youth leagues, hosting MLB game experiences, and supporting development programs like Baseball Generations in underserved communities
Community Initiatives
Crisis relief, volunteer partnerships with The Bahamas Red Cross, food and supply distribution, and experiences at Yankees games for youth
Education
School partnerships, technology donations, student enrichment, and financial literacy programming in The Bahamas, New York, and Florida
JCF Little League
Youth sports initiative in The Bahamas providing free jerseys, backpacks, equipment, and development opportunities to over 1,000 boys and girls
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Hosts annual fundraising events
      Organizes annual fundraising events, including a fashion show and style showcases, featuring auctions and celebrity participation to support foundation initiatives, such as the May 14, 2026 event themed around sports culture and style.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Implements youth education and development initiatives
      Conducts school partnerships, technology donations, financial literacy programs, and student enrichment activities in New York, Florida, and The Bahamas to support youth education and long-term development.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Offers scholarship and educational support programs
      Implements scholarship programs and educational initiatives to support youth in high-need communities, as part of broader youth development efforts.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Provides crisis and hurricane relief support
      Delivers direct community support, food, and supplies during crises, including relief efforts following Hurricane Dorian and ongoing hurricane season response in New York, Florida, and The Bahamas.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Provides youth baseball development programs
      Runs youth baseball clinics, leagues, and development programs in The Bahamas and the United States, including a Little League launched in September 2023 that grew to serve over 1,000 young athletes, with free equipment, jerseys, and MLB game experiences.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$170K
Contributions & grants$185K109%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$171K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$20K
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$2K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +69.0%
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Baseball Generations Partner — Supported youth development programming through partnership with Baseball Generations
  • Florida Partner — School partnership location for educational programs
  • Miami Marlins Partner — Collaborated on relief efforts following Hurricane Dorian and community initiatives during Chisholm's tenure with the team.
  • New York Partner — School partnership location for educational programs
  • New York Yankees Partner — Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s affiliation with the New York Yankees is leveraged to raise visibility and support for the foundation's initiatives.
  • Schools in partner communities Partner — Collaborates with schools to implement technology labs and financial literacy programming.
  • The Bahamas Partner — School partnership location for educational programs
  • The Bahamas Red Cross Partner — Partnered for volunteer activities and crisis relief efforts.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Barrier-Free Access to Sports
    methodology: barrier_free_access
    By removing financial barriers such as the cost of uniforms and equipment, we increase equitable participation in youth sports, because access to necessary gear is a prerequisite for sustained engagement among young athletes in high-need communities.
  • Education as an Equalizer
    methodology: education_as_equalizer
    By providing access to educational tools, technology, and enrichment opportunities, we promote equity and lifelong success for youth, because educational resources are critical levers for breaking cycles of disadvantage and enabling upward mobility.
  • Sports-Based Youth Development
    methodology: sports_based_youth_development
    By using baseball and athletics as an entry point, we engage youth from underserved communities in structured programs that expand access to education and life-changing opportunities, because participation in sports builds trust, discipline, and community connections that can be leveraged for broader development.