Play Ball Foundation Inc
The Play Ball Foundation funds middle school sports programs in gateway communities throughout Massachusetts. The foundation works to address the opportunity gap by creating school-based leagues for those middle schoolers who otherwise would not have the access and opportunity to play.
Play Ball Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Play Ball Foundation Inc gave $544K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $78K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $543,661
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $77,666
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $51,260
- Total assets
- $2,291,198
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Play Ball Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lawrence Public Schools ($157K). Together the top 7 received $544K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 21 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Play Ball Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2021) to $544K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $544K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Public Schools Lawrence, MA | The purpose of the grant is to enable the middle school to significantly expand the athletic opportunities available to students through its middle school sports programs. | $156,505 |
| Boston Public Schools Boston, MA | The purpose of the grant is to enable the middle school to significantly expand the athletic opportunities available to students through its middle school sports programs. | $113,824 |
| Methuen Public Schools Methuen, MA | The purpose of the grant is to enable the middle school to significantly expand the athletic opportunities available to students through its middle school sports programs. | $90,451 |
| Lynn Public Schools Lynn, MA | The purpose of the grant is to enable the middle school to significantly expand the athletic opportunities available to students through its middle school sports programs. | $51,260 |
| Holyoke Pubic Schools Holyoke, MA | The purpose of the grant is to enable the middle school to significantly expand the athletic opportunities available to students through its middle school sports programs. | $50,000 |
| Salem Public Schools Salem, MA | The purpose of the grant is to enable the middle school to significantly expand the athletic opportunities available to students through its middle school sports programs. | $41,996 |
| New Bedford Public Schools New Bedford, MA | The purpose of the grant is to enable the middle school to significantly expand the athletic opportunities available to students through its middle school sports programs. | $39,625 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,291,198 | $1,170,752 | $831,817 | $543,661 | 7 | $315 |
| 2024 | $1,987,567 | $1,022,112 | $852,635 | $457,207 | 6 | $705 |
| 2023 | $1,822,243 | $881,077 | $429,523 | $116,500 | 2 | $473 |
| 2022 | $1,369,306 | $1,245,336 | $636,971 | $357,503 | 2 | $77 |
| 2021 | $762,325 | $519,663 | $300,080 | $67,768 | 4 | $77 |
About Play Ball Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Play Ball Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Concord, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $544K. Net investment income was $315.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Play Ball Foundation Inc is led by Katherine Small, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Small
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$83K (2024) → $146K (2025)
Michael Harney
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Frank
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Davis
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Greenberg
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Downing
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Kennedy
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Monaco
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Thamel
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Kelley
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Lawrence
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McGoldrick
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Magali Feruzi
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kully Reardon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Small
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Bordeau
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Macdonald
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Chris Lynch (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Patrick Harney (2021–2024) — Clerk
- Former: Robert Gibbs (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Stuart Porter (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: George McGoldrick (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Katie Small (2021) — Director
- Former: Rob Broggi (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $146K, to Katherine Small (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Play Ball Foundation Inc
How much does Play Ball Foundation Inc give each year?
Play Ball Foundation Inc gave $544K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $457K across 6 grants.
What is Play Ball Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Play Ball Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $51,260, and its average grant was $77,666, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Play Ball Foundation Inc give grants?
Play Ball Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Play Ball Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Play Ball Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Play Ball Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Play Ball Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lawrence Public Schools ($156,505), Boston Public Schools ($113,824) and Methuen Public Schools ($90,451), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Play Ball Foundation Inc?
Play Ball Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
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 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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