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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS TRUST
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133843389 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N60 · Recreation & Sports · Medium ($1M-$10M) · playerstrust.org
revenue
$2.3M
expenses
$2.8M
net assets
$4.4M
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS TRUST HARNESSES THE EXPERTISE, INFLUENCE, AND ENERGY OF PLAYERS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL AND SUSTAINABLE CHANGE IN THE LIFELONG WELL-BEING OF OTHERS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH A SERIES OF PROGRAMS THAT ARE RUN AND FUNDED BY THE MLB PLAYERS TRUST. THE TRUST RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit foundation established by Major League Baseball players to support charitable initiatives and community impact. The organization runs programs focused on youth development, education, and philanthropy, leveraging player involvement and contributions. It operates nationwide and internationally, funding and organizing initiatives that address social needs through sports-based engagement and direct giving.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Double Play Matching Gift
Matching gift program that doubles player donations to eligible nonprofits, increasing the impact of charitable contributions made by MLB and Minor League players.
MLB Players STEM League
Baseball-inspired STEM program for middle-school youth that uses a board game and curriculum to teach math skills; offered free to schools and organizations in partnership with Learn Fresh.
Most Valuable Philanthropist & Philanthropist of the Year
Award program that honors players for their charitable work, with $10,000 grants to nominees’ chosen charities and a $25,000 grant to the Philanthropist of the Year recipient’s cause.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 2 activities
    • Awarding grants to charities selected by Most Valuable Philanthropist honorees
      Awards $10,000 grants to charities chosen by six annually recognized Most Valuable Philanthropist honorees, with selections occurring from April through September.
    • Providing a grant to the Philanthropist of the Year winner’s charity
      Provides a $25,000 grant to the charity of the Philanthropist of the Year, who is selected from among the Most Valuable Philanthropist nominees.
  • Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Matching eligible player donations to nonprofits
      Doubles financial support to charitable causes through the Double Play Matching Gift program, which matches eligible charitable contributions made by players.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operating the MLB Players STEM League for middle-school students
      Runs the MLB Players STEM League, a free educational program that uses baseball-themed curriculum and games to teach math skills to middle-school students.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding and operating community impact programs through MLB players
      Operates and funds initiatives that leverage the involvement of Major League Baseball players to improve lifelong well-being, supporting charitable engagement since 1996. Expanded in 2024 to include Minor League players, broadening participation in community giving across professional baseball.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.29M
Contributions & grants$2.09M91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$202K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.77M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$690K
Grants paid out$1.57M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.82M
Cash$4.65M
Investments$0
Liabilities$401K
Net assets$4.42M
Liquid reserves20.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANTHONY CLARK TRUSTEE 1 $3.47M
XAVIER JAMES TRUSTEE 1 $745K
CHRIS CAPUANO TRUSTEE 1 $518K
TATIA MAYS RUSSELL TREASURER 1 $429K
HIRAM ARNAUD SECRETARY 1 $370K
AMY HEVER DIRECTOR 40 $293K
JAVIER VAZQUEZ TRUSTEE 1 $181K
board members · 2
  • FRANCISCO LINDOR — TRUSTEE
  • MARCUS SEMIEN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Learn Fresh Partner — Collaborates with the Players Trust to deliver the MLB Players STEM League program.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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