Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc
Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc is the private foundation of the Cleveland Guardians Major League Baseball franchise. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been tax-exempt since August 1989. The foundation raises money through programs, events, and player contributions to support youth development and community initiatives across Northeast Ohio.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+8.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$564K
+8.6% YoY
Grant Count
29
+16.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-6.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Cleveland Guardians Community Impact is dedicated to improving communities across Northeast Ohio by providing resources for social equity, education, and youth programming, along with select health and environmental initiatives. The organization utilizes baseball to strengthen youth through service initiatives that focus on education, health, and fitness.
Primary focus areas include:
- Youth Development & Sports: Baseball and softball programs, youth sports initiatives
- Education: Support for educational opportunities and academic achievement
- Community Organizations: Partnerships with schools, recreation departments, and nonprofits
- Recreation: Youth baseball and softball programming
Grantmaking
The organization does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$8,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization primarily funds initiatives in Ohio, with a particular emphasis on Northeast Ohio and Cleveland. The foundation also supports select initiatives in California and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data
- Total Assets: $1,810,348
- Total Revenue: $2,193,577
- Total Expenses: $4,011,730
- Total Liabilities: $1,020,000
- Giving Rate: 28.7% of assets
2022 Financial Data
- Total Assets: $3,700,000
- Total Giving: $473,000
2024 Financial Data
- Total Assets: $1,958,506
- Total Revenue: $2,397,821
- Total Expenses: $2,299,474
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,958,506 | $1,810,348 | $3,688,600 |
| Revenue | $2,397,821 | $2,193,577 | $1,493,746 |
| Expenses | $2,299,474 | $4,011,730 | $1,526,579 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,758,860 | $3,577,599 | $1,158,187 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,950 | $4,306 | $939 |
| Distributable Amount | $29,847 | $86,347 | $151,220 |
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
114 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cleveland Metropolitan School Distr ($200,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio ($100,000), City of Cleveland Recreation Department ($80,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN STRONGVILLE, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| B BUZZ BASEBALL LEAGUE BEACHWOOD, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY (MLB MILITARY GRANT) BEREA, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| BASEBALL HERITAGE MUSEUM CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| BOB FELLER ACT OF VALOR FOUNDATION (MLB MILITARY GRANT) PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTHEAST OHIO CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| CITY OF CLEVELAND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| CITY OF PARMA HEIGHTS PARMA HEIGHTS, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| CITY OF RICHMOND HEIGHTS RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTR CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Paul Dolan: Chairman (serves without compensation)
- Robert DiBiasio: President (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL DOLAN | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| ROBERT DIBIASIO | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ERICA CHAMBERS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| RICK MANNING | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PAUL GILLESPIE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOSH GIBSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW GRIMES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025 Play Ball! CLE**: The organization announced funding for Play Ball! CLE youth leagues for the 2025 season
Press release: Cleveland Guardians Charities announce Play Ball! CLE leagues**2024 Play Ball! CLE**: Announced funding for Play Ball! CLE leagues for the 2024 season
Press release: Cleveland Guardians Charities announce Play Ball! CLE leagues**Field Renovation**: In 2023, Cleveland Guardians Charities, in partnership with a Cleveland Guardians player, renovated a baseball field at Clark Field in the City of Cleveland for recreational use by the city's youth
Local nonprofit to receive 2025 MLB Military Grant at Monday's Guardians**2025 MLB Military Grant**: A local nonprofit was selected to receive a 2025 MLB Military Grant at a Guardians game
Local nonprofit to receive 2025 MLB Military Grant at Monday's GuardiansFrequently Asked Questions
What does Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc fund?
Cleveland Guardians Community Impact is dedicated to improving communities across Northeast Ohio by providing resources for social equity, education, and youth programming, along with select health and environmental initiatives. The organization utilizes baseball to strengthen youth through service initiatives that focus on education, health, and fitness. Primary focus areas include: • **Youth Development & Sports**: Baseball and softball programs, youth sports initiatives • **Education**: Supp…
How do I apply for a grant from Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc?
**Grant Activity (2023)** • Total giving: $519,508 • Number of grants: 25 • Median grant size: $8,000 • Grant range: $4,000 - $187,000 **Grant Activity (2022)** • Total giving: $473,000 • Number of grants: 19 • Median grant size: $8,000 **Application Policy** The organization does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis. **Key Programs** • **50/50 Raffle**: A periodic fundraising event that generates revenue for educational and recreational opportunities for you…
Where does Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc make grants?
The organization primarily funds initiatives in Ohio, with a particular emphasis on Northeast Ohio and Cleveland. The foundation also supports select initiatives in California and North Carolina.
What size grants does Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc award?
In 2024, Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc awarded 29 grants totaling $564K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc's EIN?
Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1618536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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