Rays Baseball Foundation Inc
Rays Baseball Foundation Inc is a public charity that files Form 990 and is based in an individual recipient, Florida. Formed in 2005, it supports community needs through grant programs and initiatives focused on education, youth development, wellness, and social responsibility.
Rays Baseball Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rays Baseball Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Florida. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,887,560
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,599
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,802,158
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (25 of 66, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rays Baseball Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Eligible organizations submit an online application for the Community Fund Grant program.
- Contact
Mailing address: Tropicana Field One Tropicana Driv, St Petersburg, FL 33705
Phone: (727) 825-3145
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rays Baseball Foundation Inc
Who Rays Baseball Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Suncoast Inc ($201K). Together the top 10 received $884K.
Grant Size Distribution
348 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 308 grants of 348 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes community grantmaking in the Tampa Bay region and scholarships for students in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Florida recipients: 90% went to Florida, with the remainder distributed to recipients in Iowa, Massachusetts, California, and New Jersey.
The foundation also reported coordinating renovations at a primary school adjacent to the Rays Baseball Academy in Guerra, Dominican Republic.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rays Baseball Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 66 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
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 $1.1M (2021) to $2.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Suncoast Inc Tampa, FL | General Support | $201,000 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc Tampa, FL | General Support | $150,000 |
| Pinellas Community Foundation Clearwater, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Hillsborough Education Foundation Inc Tampa, FL | General Support | $75,000 |
| Pinellas Education Foundation Largo, FL | General Support | $75,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay Inc Tampa, FL | General Support | $73,400 |
| American Heart Association Inc Des Moines, IA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Inc Tampa, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Mental Health for Heroes Inc Clearwater, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Tampa Bay Watch Inc Tierra Verde, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $2,802,158 | $2,707,432 | $3,107,778 | $1,887,560 | 66 | $61,272 |
| 2023 | $2,837,065 | $3,156,321 | $3,171,537 | $2,174,560 | 60 | $213,103 |
| 2022 | $2,799,147 | $1,835,399 | $1,656,118 | $1,239,231 | 58 | $20,902 |
| 2021 | $2,969,603 | $1,326,381 | $1,366,134 | $1,052,520 | 45 | $15,769 |
| 2020 | $2,825,787 | $827,098 | $1,982,166 | $1,708,600 | 119 | $304,770 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it and the Rowdies Soccer Fund are dedicated to improving the lives of people in need in their community, with a primary focus on education, youth development, wellness, and social responsibility.
In its 2024 filing, the foundation reported providing more than $1.2 million to local nonprofits through community grant programs, committing $1 million to hurricane relief, and awarding $205,000 in scholarships through nonprofit partners. It also reported providing more than $120,000 worth of uniforms for local tee-ball players and coaches in 2024. These programs are distinct from its Community Fund Grant opportunity for nonprofit organizations.
Grantees’ stated missions show the range of organizations supported. United Way Suncoast says its mission is to mobilize communities so all can thrive. Feeding America Tampa Bay describes its work as building people-focused solutions to help communities flourish and address barriers related to hunger. Pinellas Community Foundation says it brings philanthropy and solutions together to improve quality of life, including in areas such as childhood hunger, homelessness, healthcare, arts education, and scholarships. Hillsborough Education Foundation says it works to ensure students receive an outstanding public education, while Mental Health for Heroes provides no-cost mental health services to first responders and their immediate families in Pinellas County. Tampa Bay Watch describes its work as watershed restoration, education, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $1,887,560. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $201,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included $201,000 to United Way of Suncoast, $150,000 to Feeding America Tampa Bay, $100,000 to Pinellas Community Foundation, and $75,000 each to Hillsborough Education Foundation and Pinellas Education Foundation. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general support.
The Community Fund Grant program is listed as active and offers twenty $5,000 grants to enhance or support current programs at community-based nonprofits. The opportunity is for 501(c)(3) organizations operating in specified counties and requires an online application. The available program information does not identify those counties or provide a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Higgins as chairman, secretary, and treasurer, and Jennifer Tran as president. Bill Wiener is also listed as president, with a term ending January 11, 2024. Directors listed are Brian Auld, Jeane Drury, Gary Goldring, Anthony Rioles, Matthew Silverman, and Stephen Thomas. Jeane Drury and Anthony Rioles are listed with terms starting January 11, 2024.
Rays Baseball Foundation Inc is led by Bill Wiener, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bill Wiener
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Tran
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Higgins
Chairman, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Auld
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Goldring
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Silverman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Thomas
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Rioles
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeane Drury
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Rays Baseball Foundation Inc
How much does Rays Baseball Foundation Inc give each year?
Rays Baseball Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 60 grants.
What is Rays Baseball Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rays Baseball Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,599, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rays Baseball Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does Rays Baseball Foundation Inc give grants?
Rays Baseball Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (23 grants), St Petersburg, FL (17 grants), Clearwater, FL (7 grants) and Palmetto, FL (2 grants).
Does Rays Baseball Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rays Baseball Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (66 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Rays Baseball Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rays Baseball Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Suncoast Inc ($201,000), Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc ($150,000) and Pinellas Community Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rays Baseball Foundation Inc?
Rays Baseball Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What does Rays Baseball Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it and the Rowdies Soccer Fund are dedicated to improving the lives of people in need in their community, with a primary focus on education, youth development, wellness, and social responsibility. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rays Baseball Foundation Inc?
Eligible organizations submit an online application for the Community Fund Grant program. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rays Baseball Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rays Baseball Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4103240. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 October 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rays Baseball Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rays-baseball-foundation-inc-morg_58227108419b4e77b087a8fb37378601
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