Atlanta Braves Foundation
The Atlanta Braves Foundation is a public charity based in Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1993. The Atlanta Braves describe it as the team’s nonprofit arm, working to engage Braves Country, reach vulnerable populations, and improve equity and access in sport, health, education, and well-being outcomes.
Atlanta Braves Foundation at a glance
In short: Atlanta Braves Foundation gave $2.3M across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,319,287
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,141
- +41.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,250
- Total assets
- $13,672,397
- +55.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Atlanta Braves Foundation
- How to Apply
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Use the application for the relevant listed opportunity. For requests outside those programs, the Foundation’s website directs organizations to contact its team for further evaluation.
- Contact
Mailing address: 755 Battery Ave Se, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (404) 614-1330
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Atlanta Braves Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MGBA Inc ($323K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
306 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 261 grants of 306 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Georgia (70%), followed by Florida (9%), Alabama (5%), Tennessee (4%), and Mississippi (3%). Its website describes Braves Park Projects as supporting facilities in Metro Atlanta and across Braves Country.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Atlanta Braves Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $3.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MGBA Inc Mableton, GA | Unrestricted | $322,578 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta Inc Smyrna, GA | Unrestricted | $166,000 |
| Atlanta Historical Society Inc Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $157,516 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA and DeSoto Counties Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Tuskegee University Opelika, AL | Unrestricted | $122,000 |
| LEAD Inc Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Tennessee State University Foundation Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $77,000 |
| Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Latin American Association Inc Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Second Helpings Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,672,397 | $9,171,373 | $3,794,715 | $2,319,287 | 66 | $406,883 |
| 2023 | $8,818,211 | $4,875,316 | $4,428,377 | $2,379,528 | 96 | $142,342 |
| 2022 | $7,644,591 | $4,800,309 | $3,064,845 | $1,865,738 | 82 | $55,389 |
| 2021 | $5,969,688 | $4,170,883 | $4,592,037 | $3,245,249 | 60 | $341 |
| 2020 | $6,123,017 | $2,583,988 | $2,704,204 | $16,350 | 2 | $810 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support civic and charitable endeavors that address community needs and enhance quality of life, particularly through programs investing in children, education, and neighborhoods. Its website describes support for children’s health care, youth, schools, veterans, and opportunities in baseball and softball.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span several fields. MGBA says it provides youth in underserved communities with baseball leagues, coaching, mentoring, tutoring, and scholarship assistance. Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta describes its work as addressing poverty housing through affordable home construction. The Atlanta History Center says it connects people, history, and culture through exhibitions, education, and other programs. LEAD says it advances equity and well-being through youth sports. Other grantees included organizations whose stated missions concern youth development, higher education, and services for Latino communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 66 grants totaling $2,319,287. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $322,578, with a median of $16,250. The largest awards included $322,578 to MGBA Inc., $166,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta, $157,516 to Atlanta Historical Society, and $150,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. These grants were reported as unrestricted.
The Foundation’s website lists several giving opportunities: in-kind donations for nonprofit fundraising auctions or raffles; Equipped to Win for baseball and softball equipment; Braves Park Projects for field improvements; and Homers for Hank for HBCU baseball and softball programs. Equipped to Win applications are rolling and reviewed first-come, first-served. For Braves Park Projects, applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, parks and recreation association, or public school, and demonstrate that the project benefits a need-based population. Projects must meet specified requirements for completion, project management, budget, timeline, permits where needed, and upkeep. Funding cannot be used for concessions, restrooms, or ordinary operating expenses such as salaries, scholarships, or registration fees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Terrence F. McGuirk as Chairman; Derek Schiller as President & CEO; Michael Plant and James W. Moore as Executive Vice Presidents; Gregory J. Heller as EVP and Chief Legal Officer; and Jill Robinson as EVP, CFO & Treasurer. Board members listed were John Schuerholz, Rubye Lucas, Jenner Wood, and Ron Gaither.
Atlanta Braves Foundation is led by Derek Schiller, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Derek Schiller
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Bedasse
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrence F McGuirk
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Albert E Rosenthaler
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory J Heller
Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer → Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary, 2023
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary → Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James W Moore
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Robinson
Executive Vice President, CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T Kearns III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Plant
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim P Lenneman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenner Wood
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Schuerholz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Gaither
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rubye Lucas
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Craig Troyer (2020–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Michael E Hurelbrink (2020–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Deretta Rhodes (2022) — Executive Vice President & Chief Culture Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta Braves Foundation
How much does Atlanta Braves Foundation give each year?
Atlanta Braves Foundation gave $2.3M across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 96 grants.
What is Atlanta Braves Foundation's typical grant size?
Atlanta Braves Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $16,250, and its average grant was $35,141, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Atlanta Braves Foundation give grants?
Atlanta Braves Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (9%) and Alabama (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (29 grants), Marietta, GA (4 grants), Sarasota, FL (2 grants) and Gainesville, GA (2 grants).
Does Atlanta Braves Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Atlanta Braves Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (66 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Atlanta Braves Foundation's largest grantees?
Atlanta Braves Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include MGBA Inc ($322,578), Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta Inc ($166,000) and Atlanta Historical Society Inc ($157,516), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Atlanta Braves Foundation?
Atlanta Braves Foundation reported $13.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.2M.
What does Atlanta Braves Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support civic and charitable endeavors that address community needs and enhance quality of life, particularly through programs investing in children, education, and neighborhoods. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Atlanta Braves Foundation?
Use the application for the relevant listed opportunity. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Atlanta Braves Foundation's EIN?
Atlanta Braves Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2071299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Atlanta Braves Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/atlanta-braves-foundation-morg_760e8b04898747eb82fda93e7df1edaf
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