Play Ball Foundation Inc
The mission of the Foundation is to provide grants to middle schools in high need communities to provide equitable access to team sports, which empower middle school youth. The Foundation partners with gateway communities in Massachusetts (Boston, Holyoke, Lawrence, New Bedford, Lynn, Salem, Methuen and Lowell) to fund and support school-based sports leagues for more than 4,000 middle school students.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$457K
+292.5% YoY
Grant Count
6
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
+30.8% YoY
About Play Ball Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Play Ball Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CONCORD, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $457K. Net investment income was $705.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,987,567 | $1,822,243 | $1,369,306 |
| Revenue | $1,022,112 | $881,077 | $1,245,336 |
| Expenses | $852,635 | $429,523 | $636,971 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $705 | $473 | $77 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lawrence Public Schools ($172,800), Lynn Public Schools ($75,644), Boston Public Schools ($74,719).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Public Schools Boston, MA | Grant to allow the school to significantly expand opportunities offered to students with its middle school athletic programs. | $74,719 |
| Lawrence Public Schools Lawrence, MA | Grant to allow the school to significantly expand opportunities offered to students with its middle school athletic programs. | $172,800 |
| New Bedford Public Schools New Bedford, MA | Grant to allow the school to significantly expand opportunities offered to students with its middle school athletic programs. | $66,250 |
| Salem Public Schools Salem, MA | Grant to allow the school to significantly expand opportunities offered to students with its middle school athletic programs. | $28,628 |
| Lynn Public Schools Lynn, MA | Grant to allow the school to significantly expand opportunities offered to students with its middle school athletic programs. | $75,644 |
| Methuen Public Schools Methuen, MA | Grant to allow the school to significantly expand opportunities offered to students with its middle school athletic programs. | $39,166 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lynch | Executive Director | 40 | $182,562 |
| Katherine Small | Executive Director | 40 | $82,500 |
| Michael Harney | President | 5 | — |
| Benjamin Small | Director | 5 | — |
| John Bordeau | Director | 5 | — |
| Patrick Harney | Clerk | 5 | — |
| Matthew MacDonald | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Kelly Downing | Director | 5 | — |
| Eric Greenberg | Director | 5 | — |
| Peter Monaco | Director | 5 | — |
| Stuart Porter | Director | 5 | — |
| Chris Davis | Director | 5 | — |
| Robert Gibbs | Director | 5 | — |
| Kristy Kennedy | Director | 5 | — |
| Pete Thamel | Director | 5 | — |
| Sam Lawrence | Director | 5 | — |
| George Kelly | Director | 5 | — |
| Andrew Frank | Director | 5 | — |
| Magali Feruzi | Director | 5 | — |
| John McGoldrick | Director | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Play Ball Foundation Inc?
Play Ball Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CONCORD, MA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Play Ball Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, Play Ball Foundation Inc holds $2.0M in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $457K in 2024.
Where does Play Ball Foundation Inc operate?
Play Ball Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Play Ball Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Play Ball Foundation Inc awarded 6 grants totaling $457K — an average of about $76K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Play Ball Foundation Inc's EIN?
Play Ball Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3904871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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