Congressional Sports for Charity
Congressional Sports for Charity (CSC) is a public charity based in Alexandria, Virginia. Formed in 2016, it raises funds for local Washington, D.C.-area charities by producing bipartisan sporting events, including the Congressional Baseball Game.
Key facts about Congressional Sports for Charity
In short: Congressional Sports for Charity gave $1.0M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in District of Columbia. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 81-2118591
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,005,100
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- Average grant
- $25,128
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (4 of 40, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,086,388
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Complete the application form and provide all additional materials as instructed. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Applications for 2026 grants are due by 5:00 p.m.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+28.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-3.4% YoY
Grant Count
40
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+1.4% YoY
Is Congressional Sports for Charity open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 40 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
CSC’s stated mission is to raise funds for local Washington, D.C.-area charities by producing bipartisan sporting events. Its grantmaking supports organizations serving children and families.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Washington Nationals Philanthropies says it helps children, families, and communities thrive through sports-based youth development and access to healthy food. Fight for Children says it helps metropolitan Washington-area individuals, organizations, and communities use sports to improve the lives of underserved youth. Veterans Fishing Adventure says it provides veterans, especially disabled veterans and those with special needs, opportunities to experience boating and fishing. Horton’s Kids describes its work as providing children and families resources and support for education, careers, and fulfilling lives.
Grantmaking
CSC reported 40 grants totaling $1,005,100 in 2024. Awards ranged from $7,500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Review Cycle
; requesting or completing an application does not guarantee a grant. The number and size of awards depend on available grant funds and the relative merit of applications. Funded organizations must submit a narrative report and financial accounting. With very few exceptions, CSC does not approve an organization for a grant more than three years in a row. Members of Congress may not solicit CSC for a charity and are not consulted in the grantmaking process.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CSC describes its grant support as serving the Washington, D.C. area. In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, D.C., 15% to Maryland, 14% to Virginia, and 1% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $187K (2020) to $1.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington ($150K). Together the top 10 received $575K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 160 (91%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington Washington, DC | To fund the mission and purpose of boys & girls club of greater washington. | $150,000 |
| Washington Nationals Philanthropies Washington, DC | To fund the mission and purpose of washington nationals philanthropies. | $150,000 |
| Capitol Hill Workshop - for DC Arts Education Alliance Washington, DC | To fund the mission and purpose of the capitol hill workshop - for dc arts education alliance. | $50,000 |
| Make a Wish Mid Atlantic Bethesda, MD | To fund mission and purpose of make a wish | $50,000 |
| United States Park Police Horse Mounted Patrol Herndon, VA | To Fund the Mission and Purpose of | $45,000 |
| Trust for the National Mall Washington, DC | To fund the mission and purpose of the trust for the national mall. | $30,000 |
| Fight for Children Washington, DC | To fund the mission and purpose of fight for children. | $25,000 |
| First Tee of Greater Washington DC Washington, DC | To fund the mission and purpose of first tee of greater washington dc. | $25,000 |
| Friends of National Arboretum Washington, DC | To fund the mission and purpose of friends of national arboretum. | $25,000 |
| Horton's Kids Washington, DC | To fund the mission and purpose of horton's kids. | $25,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,086,388 | $1,849,811 | $1,610,073 | $1,005,100 (40 grants) |
| 2023 | $846,650 | $1,559,507 | $1,446,576 | $1,040,500 (42 grants) |
| 2022 | $733,719 | $1,321,233 | $1,365,019 | $972,500 (41 grants) |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,086,388 | $846,650 | $733,719 |
| Revenue | $1,849,811 | $1,559,507 | $1,321,233 |
| Expenses | $1,610,073 | $1,446,576 | $1,365,019 |
| Net Investment Income | $48,717 | $33,495 | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 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 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ryan Thompson as president, Ellen Young as treasurer, Jessica Moore as secretary, and Mark Johnson as chairman. Directors listed are Bart Stupak, Kenny Hulshof, Ricky Le, and Colby Hale.
Congressional Sports for Charity is led by Ryan Thompson, President on filings since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ryan Thompson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Mark Johnson
Chairman
Secretary → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bart Stupak
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colby Hale
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Hulshof
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricky Le
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Young
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Moore
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mark Johnson Chair Start (2023) — Secretary & Chairman
- Former: Ryan Thompson Chair (2023) — Chairman & President · Filing note: Ended 12123
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $120K, to Ryan Thompson (President).
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1987, Alexandria, VA 22313
Phone: (703) 683-7500
Website: https://congressionalbaseball.org
Frequently asked questions about Congressional Sports for Charity
How much does Congressional Sports for Charity give each year?
Congressional Sports for Charity gave $1.0M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 42 grants.
What is Congressional Sports for Charity's typical grant size?
Congressional Sports for Charity's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $25,128, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Congressional Sports for Charity that year got $23K on average.
Where does Congressional Sports for Charity give grants?
Congressional Sports for Charity gives mostly in District of Columbia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (15%) and Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (25 grants), Alexandria, VA (5 grants), Silver Spring, MD (3 grants) and Bethesda, MD (2 grants).
Does Congressional Sports for Charity give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Congressional Sports for Charity's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Congressional Sports for Charity's largest grantees?
Congressional Sports for Charity's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington ($150,000), Washington Nationals Philanthropies ($150,000) and Capitol Hill Workshop - for DC Arts Education Alliance ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Congressional Sports for Charity?
Congressional Sports for Charity reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does Congressional Sports for Charity fund?
CSC’s stated mission is to raise funds for local Washington, D.C.-area charities by producing bipartisan sporting events. Its grantmaking supports organizations serving children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Congressional Sports for Charity?
Complete the application form and provide all additional materials as instructed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Congressional Sports for Charity's EIN?
Congressional Sports for Charity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2118591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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