Phillies Charities Inc is the charitable arm of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball organization. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1976. It operates as a grantmaking foundation that raises contributions and distributes grants to charitable organizations serving communities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and areas near the Phillies' minor league affiliates in Clearwater, Reading, and Lehigh Valley.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$891K
-46.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
+71.5% YoY
Grant Count
73
-13.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
+97.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is established exclusively for charitable purposes, particularly raising contributions and making payments to organizations described as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The organization provides grants to select recipients as chosen by the board of directors. Primary funding areas include education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
Phillies Charities Inc distributes substantial annual grants to charitable organizations. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization serves Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, as well as areas near the Phillies' minor league affiliates in Clearwater (Florida), Reading (Pennsylvania), and Lehigh Valley (Pennsylvania).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent available financial data:
2023 (Form 990):
- Total Assets: $1,676,023
- Total Revenue: $2,789,368
- Total Expenses: $2,479,453
- Total Liabilities: $321,000
2024 (Most Recent Filing):
- Total Assets: $891,125
- Total Giving: $4,163,810
The organization maintains a three-star rating based on accountability and finance metrics, with a score of 86%.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $891,125 | $1,676,023 | $1,247,383 |
| Revenue | $3,512,712 | $2,789,368 | $2,129,911 |
| Expenses | $4,188,085 | $2,479,453 | $1,784,166 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,509 | $8,422 | $3,547 |
| 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
239 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bonnie Clark serves as President of Phillies Charities Inc.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN WEBER | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| SHARON R CLOTHIER | VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 2 | — |
| RICHARD STROUSE | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| CAROLYN S MONTGOMERY | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| LESLIE SAFRAN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| NANCY BUCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELE DEVICARIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SOPHIE RIEGEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL WEBB | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT NICKLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEN WERTHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS DZICZEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIE LITTLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELE THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAIGE SCHWARBER AS OF 52024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBB KAZENSKI AS OF 52024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOCELYN GOOD AS OF 52024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENISE CAINES END 52024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDY MOSIONDZ END 52024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEXI REALMUTO END 52024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, Phillies Charities Inc announced its community heroes program, awarding over $1.2 million in grants to 34 charitable organizations. Each nonprofit organization received a $40,000 grant. Many recipients were recognized at the Phillies Charities Inc Holiday Reception on December 3 at Citizens Bank Park and invited to the Phillies game on April 15 against the Chicago Cubs.
Phillies Charities, Inc. Announces 2025 Community Heroes in Honor of GivingThe organization also operates the Philadelphia Insurance Runs for Charities program, which has donated over $167,000 since 2019 through a partnership with Philadelphia Insurance Companies.
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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