Major League Baseball Players Trust
The Major League Baseball Players Trust is a New York, New York–based public charity formed in 1996. It supports nonprofit organizations identified by players and runs and funds programs intended to promote lifelong well-being, including sports-based youth development programs offered to students globally.
Major League Baseball Players Trust at a glance
In short: Major League Baseball Players Trust gave $1.2M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Florida. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,212,149
- +39.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,253
- +33.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $4,820,532
- -8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (21 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Major League Baseball Players Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: 1325 6Th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 826-0808
Website: https://playerstrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Major League Baseball Players Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project Beisbol ($225K). Together the top 10 received $816K.
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 222 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing describes sports-based youth development programs offered to students globally. Among the Trust’s 2024 grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Florida (26%), Pennsylvania (21%), New York (14%), Texas (9%), and Colorado (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Major League Baseball Players Trust open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 47 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $552K (2022) to $1.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Beisbol Pompano Beach, FL | General Contribution for Donee's Charitable Purpose | $225,000 |
| Learn Fresh Education CO Philadelphia, PA | General Contribution for Donee's Charitable Purpose | $200,000 |
| The Baseball Island Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Contribution for Donee's Charitable Purpose | $90,000 |
| Metro Sports Fieldhouse Arlington, TX | General Contribution for Donee's Charitable Purpose | $75,000 |
| Athletics & Beyond Aurora, CO | General Contribution for Donee's Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association Broomall, PA | General Contribution for Donee's Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Florida Legends Foundation Inc Miramar, FL | General Contribution for Donee's Charitable Purpose | $36,000 |
| Lions Unleashed Inc North Miami Beach, FL | General Contribution for Donee's Charitable Purpose | $28,940 |
| High Socks for Hope Inc Northport, AL | General Contribution for Donee's Charitable Purpose | $28,000 |
| Oyate Group New York, NY | General Contribution for Donee's Charitable Purpose | $28,000 |
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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 | $4,820,532 | $2,289,796 | $2,770,838 | $1,212,149 | 48 | $202,462 |
| 2023 | $5,292,548 | $1,850,429 | $1,784,534 | $871,022 | 46 | $198,790 |
| 2022 | $5,193,021 | $2,215,119 | $1,936,306 | $552,273 | 13 | $36,622 |
| 2021 | $4,845,056 | $1,911,422 | $1,915,587 | $1,224,845 | 43 | $6,422 |
| 2020 | $4,825,614 | $278,514 | $2,709,274 | $1,815,898 | 72 | $56,854 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust’s stated mission is to harness players’ expertise, influence, and energy to create meaningful and sustainable change in the lifelong well-being of others. Its filing describes support for nonprofit organizations identified by players and implementation of sports-based youth development programs for students globally.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate varied missions. Project Beisbol describes its work as empowering underserved youth in Latin America through baseball, softball, and education programs. Lions Unleashed says it provides resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to minorities and young entrepreneurs. High Socks for Hope describes supporting charities and organizations serving people affected by tragedies and providing humanitarian services. Oyate Group says it works to alleviate poverty through sustainable solutions for underserved New York City communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Trust reported 48 grants totaling $1,212,149. Grants ranged from $5,250 to $225,000, with a median of $11,000. The filing identifies organizations as recipients based on player and staff recommendations and says the Trust requires reports or updates on the use of funds.
The largest reported grants included $225,000 to Project Beisbol in Pompano Beach, Florida; $200,000 to Learn Fresh Education Co in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; $90,000 to The Baseball Island Foundation in New York, New York; $75,000 to Metro Sports Fieldhouse in Arlington, Texas; and $50,000 each to Athletics & Beyond in Aurora, Colorado, and Muscular Dystrophy Association in Broomall, Pennsylvania. Other reported recipients included Florida Legends Foundation ($36,000), Lions Unleashed ($28,940), High Socks for Hope ($28,000), and Oyate Group ($28,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony Clark, Marcus Semien, Francisco Lindor, Chris Capuano, Javier Vazquez, and Xavier James as trustees; Tatia Mays Russell as treasurer; Hiram Arnaud as secretary; and Amy Hever as director. The filing also states that the governing body is a board of trustees consisting of the MLBPA executive director, two additional MLBPA members, and three other trustees appointed by the board.
Major League Baseball Players Trust's 2024 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hever
Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Capuano
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francisco Lindor
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Javier Vazquez
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Semien
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Xavier James
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hiram Arnaud
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tatia Mays Russell
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Andrew Miller (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Max Scherzer (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Leonor Slavin (2020) — Program Director
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 Major League Baseball Players Trust
How much does Major League Baseball Players Trust give each year?
Major League Baseball Players Trust gave $1.2M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $871K across 46 grants.
What is Major League Baseball Players Trust's typical grant size?
Major League Baseball Players Trust's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $25,253, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Major League Baseball Players Trust that year got $14K on average.
Where does Major League Baseball Players Trust give grants?
Major League Baseball Players Trust's top state is Florida, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (21%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (3 grants), Arlington, TX (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Major League Baseball Players Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Major League Baseball Players Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Major League Baseball Players Trust's largest grantees?
Major League Baseball Players Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Project Beisbol ($225,000), Learn Fresh Education CO ($200,000) and The Baseball Island Foundation Inc ($95,250 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Major League Baseball Players Trust?
Major League Baseball Players Trust reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does Major League Baseball Players Trust fund?
The Trust’s stated mission is to harness players’ expertise, influence, and energy to create meaningful and sustainable change in the lifelong well-being of others. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Major League Baseball Players Trust?
Major League Baseball Players Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check playerstrust.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Major League Baseball Players Trust's EIN?
Major League Baseball Players Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3843389. 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.
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 November 15, 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 September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Major League Baseball Players Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/major-league-baseball-players-trust-morg_cb8cc4aa83f04989b88938a731b48b3f
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