The Atlanta Braves Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1993 and tax-exempt since September 1994, the Foundation operates as a public foundation dedicated to community engagement and social responsibility through baseball and sports-based initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.7M
+55.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
Grant Count
66
Avg Grant Size
$35K
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of the Atlanta Braves Foundation is to build community through baseball by engaging Braves Country, reaching vulnerable populations, and improving equity and access in sport, health, education, and well-being outcomes for children, families, and communities.
The Foundation organizes its work around five key programmatic areas:
- LIVE – Programs and initiatives focused on health and wellness, awareness and support for those battling cancer and other life-altering illnesses
- LEARN – Investing in teachers and students across Braves Country
- PLAY – Addressing equity and access in baseball and softball and providing opportunities to play the game
- SERVE – Honoring those who serve and creating opportunities for service in communities
- SUSTAIN – Caring for the environment and building a sustainable future
Grantmaking
The Atlanta Braves Foundation operates an annual Community Grants Program that provides funding to nonprofit organizations supporting community needs. The Foundation has awarded grants ranging from $175,000 to over $400,000 in annual grant programs, with recent grant awards documented to organizations including Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb and Mother's Choice Learning Center.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation focuses its grantmaking on Braves Country and the Metro Atlanta region, with particular emphasis on supporting local nonprofit organizations in the Atlanta area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total Revenue: $9,171,373
- Total Expenses: $3,794,715
- Net Income: $5,376,658
- Total Assets: $13.7 million
- Total Liabilities: $956,000
Prior Year Data (Fiscal Year 2023):
- Total Revenue: $4,875,316
- Total Expenses: $4,428,377
- Total Assets: $8,818,211
The Foundation maintains a Four-Star rating based on its accountability and financial practices.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,672,397 | $8,818,211 | $7,644,591 |
| Revenue | $9,171,373 | $4,875,316 | $4,800,309 |
| Expenses | $3,794,715 | $4,428,377 | $3,064,845 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $406,883 | $142,342 | $55,389 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Deretta Cole Rhodes serves as a member of the Board of Directors.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence F McGuirk | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Derek Schiller | President & CEO | 1 | — |
| Michael Plant | Executive Vice President | 1 | — |
| James W Moore | Executive Vice President | 1 | — |
| Gregory J Heller | EVP, Chief Legal Officer & | 1 | — |
| Jill Robinson | EVP, CFO & Treasurer | 1 | — |
| John Schuerholz | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rubye Lucas | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jenner Wood | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ron Gaither | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Danielle Bedasse | Executive Director | 1 | — |
| Albert E Rosenthaler | Senior Vice President | 1 | — |
| John T Kearns III | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Tim P Lenneman | Vice President | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Atlanta Braves Foundation has announced the Hank Aaron Diamonds Initiative at Atlanta Public Schools, demonstrating ongoing commitment to youth baseball development and education in the community.
Atlanta Braves Foundation awards $175,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizationsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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