Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc
The Michigan Baseball Foundation will create regional economic development and support youth organizations through creative partnerships and grants by operating the finest minor league baseball facility and events center in the nation.
Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc gave $104K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,302
- +176.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,384
- +84.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $30,923,567
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- November 30, 2027 (Michigan Baseball Foundation Annual Grant Program)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc
Who Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Midland Community Centers ($64K). Together the top 6 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $353K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Midland Community Centers Midland, MI | Recreational | $64,302 |
| Chippewa Nature Center Midland, MI | Recreational | $10,000 |
| HH Dow High School Midland, MI | Sports Operations | $10,000 |
| Linwood Youth Organization Pinconning, MI | Sports Operations | $7,000 |
| Freeland Robotics Boosters Freeland, MI | Recreational | $7,000 |
| Merrill Public Schools Merrill, MI | Sports Operations | $6,000 |
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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 | $30,923,567 | $2,096,714 | $3,171,275 | $104,302 | 6 | $-38,604 |
| 2023 | $32,233,209 | $2,558,067 | $2,997,211 | $37,750 | 4 | $27,205 |
| 2022 | $32,660,328 | $2,041,614 | $3,100,530 | $353,100 | 2 | $11,850 |
| 2021 | $33,974,034 | $1,046,440 | $2,358,825 | — | — | $4,421 |
| 2020 | $35,237,015 | $811,935 | $2,241,960 | $34,500 | 3 | $8,033 |
About Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Midland, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $104K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc is led by William S. Stavropoulos, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William S. Stavropoulos
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Ramaker
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$30K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Howard Ungerleider
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Barbeau
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert S. Rathbun
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Plishka
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Opperman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lydia Watson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jana Chotivkova
Treasurer & C
Vice President → Treasurer & C, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Hayes
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Collins
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Diane Postler-Slattery (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Donald J. Bachand (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: J. Donald Sheets (2020–2021) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $30K, to David Ramaker (President).
Frequently asked questions about Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc
How much does Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc give each year?
Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc gave $104K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $38K across 4 grants.
What is Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,500, and its average grant was $17,384, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc give grants?
Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, MI (3 grants).
Does Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Recreational" (3 grants) and "Sports Operations" (3 grants).
Who are Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Midland Community Centers ($64,302), Chippewa Nature Center ($10,000) and HH Dow High School ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc?
Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc reported $30.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc?
Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Midland, MI. It holds $30.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc's EIN?
Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0619551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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