Major League Baseball Charities Inc
Major League Baseball Charities Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1986 and based in New York City, NY. The organization conducts activities to foster participation and interest in national and international amateur sports competition. MLB Charities provides grants to charitable organizations and offers direct assistance to support educational, health, and recreational causes, with particular emphasis on youth development programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.7M
-19.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.1M
+3.7% YoY
Grant Count
128
+4.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
-1.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Primary Purpose: To conduct activities fostering participation and interest in national or international amateur sports competition.
Program Areas:
- Youth game development programs, including the RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) program—a youth development initiative targeting inner-city, urban, and at-risk youth
- Scholarship grants for inner-city, urban, and at-risk youth
- Grants to national, regional, and local amateur sports organizations that encourage and develop amateur athletes
- Educational, health, and recreational initiatives
- Support for youth development and amateur sports organizations
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary grantmaking activity occurs in New York, California, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $7,070,440
- Total Revenues: $11,851,874
- Total Expenses: $9,042,942
- Total Liabilities: $1,590,000
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,673,438
- Total Giving: $9,253,602
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since December 1986; EIN: 13-3348589
Rating: Three-Star rating with a 77% score based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,673,438 | $7,070,440 | $3,828,644 |
| Revenue | $8,441,750 | $11,851,874 | $9,790,147 |
| Expenses | $9,501,910 | $9,042,942 | $8,577,772 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,918 | $1,664 | $348 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| April Brown | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER BRUMM | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SCOTT STAMP | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| JEREMY COHEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| Ray Maccio | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization operates in connection with the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation, which has announced significant grant funding milestones:
MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation tops $31 million in total grant fundingThe MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation reached $31 million in total grant funding following successful 2023 activity
MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation tops $31 million in total grant fundingA $500,000 grant was announced to the Negro Leagues Family Alliance
MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation announces $500,000 grant to NegroA $2 million grant was awarded to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri
MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation tops $31 million in total grant fundingContact Information
Address: 1271 Avenue of The Americas, New York City, NY 10020-1300
Telephone: 212-931-7800
Subject 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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