named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Bob Feller Act of Valor Awards Ceremony
Annual event in Washington, D.C. honoring military personnel and MLB figures who embody service, sacrifice, citizenship, and legacy
Bob Feller Act of Valor Scholarship Program
Provides $2,000 scholarships to students from military families based on academic excellence, leadership, and community service
Bob Feller Internship Program
Offers internships to military-affiliated students, with top performers receiving the Bob Feller Fellowship Award
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Veteran Story Preservation & Public Education 2 activities
- Hall of Fame Military Spotlight SeriesConducts a recurring educational series that recognizes and shares stories of Major League Baseball Hall of Famers who served in the U.S. military, highlighting their service and sacrifice to educate future generations on citizenship and patriotism.
- Historical documentation and award recipient archiveMaintains a permanent collection of past award recipients, stories, and imagery that documents the history of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award program and preserves the legacy of honorees from the military and baseball communities.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Annual 22-mile walk to honor fallen service membersOrganizes an annual 22-mile walk to honor fallen service members and raise awareness about veteran suicide, serving as both a memorial event and a public education initiative on veteran mental health.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Annual Bob Feller Act of Valor AwardsHosts an annual awards ceremony to recognize active-duty Sailors and Marines, Major League Baseball players, Hall of Famers, and Navy Chief Petty Officers whose service and character exemplify the values of citizenship, sacrifice, service, and dedication to country in line with Bob Feller's legacy. The event honors recipients across multiple categories tied to military and baseball communities.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Bob Feller Fellowship Award and Internship ProgramRecognizes outstanding participants in the Bob Feller Internship Program through the annual Fellowship Award, which honors interns for their character, leadership, and dedication to service. The program includes youth engagement and development components linked to the foundation’s broader educational mission.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Student scholarships for military families and veteransAwards multiple $2,000 scholarships annually to students from military families, veterans, service personnel, and interns from the Bob Feller Internship Program based on academic excellence, community service, leadership, and extracurricular involvement. Since 2020, the foundation has provided over $68,000 in tuition assistance.
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Youth Baseball Character Development 1 activity
- Youth character education programmingTeaches youth about citizenship, service, sacrifice, and leadership through educational programs that use the stories of Major League Baseball Hall of Famers who served in World War II, particularly Bob Feller, as role models. Includes interactive activities, historical biographies, and recurring initiatives like the Champions of Valor program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$102K
Contributions & grants$79K77%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$23K
expenses
Total expenses$100K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$59K
Cash$59K
Investments$0
Liabilities$284
Net assets$59K
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- Bob DiBiasio — Director
- CJ Loria MPA — Director
- Doug Paulson — Director
- Jim Folk — Director
- Ken Stefanov — Director
- Lee Deaner — Secretary
- Raymond Kemp — Director
- Richard H Schmidt III — Director
- Robert Arnold Jr — Director
- Steven Curtis — Vice President
- Terry Spain — Director
- Thomas Modly — Director
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Cleveland Guardians Partner — Founding partner of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation
- Cleveland Guardians Partner — Organization with which board members Bob DiBiasio, Ken Stefanov, and Jim Folk are affiliated
- Cleveland Guardians Partner — Supporting partner of the Foundation, honoring the connection to Bob Feller’s team and legacy.
- Family of Jerry Coleman Partner — Founding partner of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation
- Family of Jerry Coleman Partner — Founding supporter of the Foundation; the Jerry Coleman Award is named in honor of the Marine Corps veteran and broadcaster.
- Fayetteville State University Partner — Scholarship recipient Meaja Black is enrolled at Fayetteville State University, indicating institutional connection through scholarship disbursement.
- HII Partner — Organization with which board member Tom Moore is affiliated
- Huntington Ingalls Partner — Organization with which board member DeWolfe Miller is affiliated
- Major League Baseball Partner — Founding partner of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation
- Major League Baseball Partner — Partners with Major League Baseball to recognize individuals who demonstrate character and dedication to service.
- Major League Baseball Partner — Supporting partner of the Foundation in recognizing active and former MLB players who demonstrate service and civic values.
- Major League Baseball Hall of Famers Partner — Honors Hall of Fame baseball players who served in the U.S. military.
- Marine Corps Partner — Collaborates with the Marine Corps to recognize service members through the Act of Valor Award.
- National Baseball Hall of Fame Partner — Founding partner of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation
- National Baseball Hall of Fame Partner — Supporting partner of the Foundation, involved in the selection and recognition of honorees with ties to baseball history and values.
- North Fork Sun Partner — Media partner covering the Walk4Valor event
- Presbyterian College South Carolina Partner — Scholarship recipient Eva Shearer is enrolled at Presbyterian College South Carolina, indicating institutional connection through scholarship disbursement.
- Red Nucleus, LLC Partner — Organization with which board member Dennis Falci is affiliated
- San Diego Padres Partner — Founding partner of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation
- San Diego Padres Partner — Founding supporter of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation.
- Skapa Group, LLC Partner — Created and developed the foundation's website.
- Texas Rangers Partner — Major League Baseball team whose player received the 2023 Major League Baseball Award
- U.S. Navy Partner — Collaborates with the U.S. Navy to recognize service members through the Act of Valor Award.
- USAA Partner — Organization with which board member Karim Cole is affiliated
- USS Tripoli Partner — Naval vessel recognized with the Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Award
- United States Marine Corps Government — Founding partner of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation
- United States Marine Corps Government — Founding supporter of the Foundation and partner in recognizing military recipients through the annual awards program.
- United States Marine Corps Partner — Branch of military honored through the Jerry Coleman Award
- United States Navy Government — Founding partner of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation
- United States Navy Government — Founding supporter of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation and co-host of the annual awards ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial.
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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.
- Legacy-Based Storytelling for Civic Educationmethodology: historical-role-models-for-civic-educationBy using the historical example of Bob Feller and other MLB players who served in World War II, the foundation teaches youth about service, sacrifice, citizenship, and legacy, because connecting personal and national history through relatable figures makes civic values more tangible and inspiring.
- Symbolic Action to Raise Awareness of Veteran Suicidemethodology: awareness_walkBy organizing a 22-mile walk, the foundation raises public awareness about veteran suicide, using physical action to symbolize the daily statistic of 22 veteran suicides, because visceral, symbolic experiences drive emotional engagement and behavioral change more effectively than data alone.
- Values-Based Recognition to Promote Service and Leadershipmethodology: values-based recognitionBy publicly honoring individuals in the military and baseball who exemplify service, sacrifice, citizenship, and legacy, the foundation reinforces these values as aspirational norms, because recognition of role models motivates emulation and sustains cultural memory of civic virtue.
- Veteran Visibility and Resilience Education Through Personal Narrativemethodology: veteran-led_resilience_educationBy integrating veterans' personal stories of service and resilience into educational programming, the foundation fosters intergenerational connection and youth inspiration, because lived experience builds empathy and credibility more effectively than abstract instruction.