The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund
The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund is a public charity based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its stated mission is to improve young people’s lives by leveraging the tradition of the Cincinnati Reds and the game of baseball. Its reported programs include free baseball and softball instruction and educational programming, field renovations, and support for youth baseball and softball teams.
The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund at a glance
In short: The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund gave $352K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), top state Ohio. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $352,161
- +30.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,015
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,042,667
- -7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (33% 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 The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund
- How to Apply
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For field renovation funding, applicants must have a specific need and complete an online application that provides project information, including location, maintenance schedule, and scope of use for each field. Organizations seeking youth team funding must operate in “Reds Country,” demonstrate financial need, and participate in at least three community service or fundraising activities during the year.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 765-7015
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pitch in for Baseball & Softball ($108K). Together the top 10 received $342K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 32 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing describes the field renovation program as serving area youth baseball fields throughout “Reds Country.” In 2024, the fund’s grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (33%), Kentucky (31%), Pennsylvania (31%), and Arizona (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
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 $203K (2020) to $439K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $352K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pitch in for Baseball & Softball Harleysville, PA | Purchase of Baseball & Softball Equipment | $108,411 |
| Augusta Independent Educational Foundation Inc Augusta, KY | Renovation of existing city park ball field to be used by local school district and youth baseball/softball league | $100,000 |
| Activities Beyond the Classroom Cincinnati, OH | Provide baseball & softball funding to cincinnati public high school teams | $41,250 |
| Easter Seals Tristate LLC Cincinnati, OH | Grant provided to support veteran transition services that address workforce development to eliminate homelessness | $25,000 |
| Service Sacrifice Gratitude Inc Avondale, AZ | Contribution proivded to human service oriented organization on behalf of frankie montas | $17,500 |
| Bellevue Veterans Club Inc Bellevue, KY | Purchase of baseball & softball equipment, uniforms & trophiesalong with providing for team league & field fees | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Diamondbacks Cincinnati, OH | Purchase of baseball & softball equipment, uniforms & trophiesalong with providing for team league & field fees | $10,000 |
| Madisonville Braves Youth Organization Cincinnati, OH | Purchase of baseball & softball equipment, uniforms & trophiesalong with providing for team league & field fees | $10,000 |
| Pope Athletics Cincinnati, OH | Purchase of baseball & softball equipment, uniforms & trophiesalong with providing for team league & field fees | $10,000 |
| North Avondale Booster Cincinnati, OH | Purchase of baseball & softball equipment, uniforms & trophiesalong with providing for team league & field fees | $10,000 |
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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 | $7,042,667 | $3,741,091 | $3,980,842 | $352,161 | 11 | $56,525 |
| 2023 | $7,591,858 | $2,934,353 | $3,197,265 | $269,776 | 8 | $86,048 |
| 2022 | $7,788,183 | $2,758,776 | $3,422,600 | $439,089 | 5 | $32,801 |
| 2021 | $8,201,245 | $3,512,302 | $3,009,695 | $386,304 | 4 | $387 |
| 2020 | $8,126,039 | $2,434,228 | $1,894,772 | $203,330 | 4 | $2,942 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “dedicated to improving the lives of youths by leveraging the tradition of the Cincinnati Reds and the game of baseball.” Its programs include the P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy, a Rose lawn indoor training facility that offers free, year-round baseball and softball instruction and educational programming. The stated program goals include increasing participation in baseball and softball, encouraging academic achievement, and emphasizing character development.
The Reds Community Fund also describes a field renovation program that supports improvements to area youth baseball fields, including infield soil, outfield turf, backstops, fencing, and dugouts. Its youth baseball and softball funding initiative supports more than 300 boys’ baseball and girls’ softball teams with uniforms, equipment, and operating expenses. The filing says qualifying organizations must operate in “Reds Country,” demonstrate financial need, and take part in at least three community service or fundraising activities during the year. Named supported programs include the Youth Academy, Greater Cincinnati Knothole, Cincinnati Public Schools, and Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI).
Among the 2024 grantees, Activities Beyond the Classroom describes its mission as helping every Cincinnati Public Schools student take part in extracurricular activities, with opportunities to build leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and self-discipline. Easter Seals Tristate describes its mission as empowering people with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages to live full and meaningful lives. Bellevue Veterans Club says its mission is the promotion and socialization of current and former armed service members.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund reported 11 grants totaling $352,161. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $108,411, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $108,411 to Pitch In for Baseball & Softball for baseball and softball equipment; $100,000 to Augusta Independent Educational Foundation for a city park ball-field renovation; $41,250 to Activities Beyond the Classroom for baseball and softball funding for Cincinnati public high school teams; and $25,000 to Easter Seals Tristate for veteran transition services addressing workforce development and homelessness.
The fund also reported $10,000 grants to Bellevue Veterans Club, Cincinnati Diamondbacks, Madisonville Braves Youth Organization, Pope Athletics, North Avondale Booster, and West End Reds. The listed purposes for these grants included baseball and softball equipment, uniforms, trophies, and team league and field fees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these board members: Bill Daggy, Brian Blinn, Carol Aquino, Charles Kelly, Dave Collins, Doug Adams, Douglas Healy, Hank Menninger, Jacob Widerschein, and Karen Forgus.
The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund is led by Charles Frank, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Frank
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $190K (2024)
Owen Wrassman
President
Board Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Wrassman
Senior Director of Finance & Administrator
Director of Finance & Administrator → Senior Director of Finance & Administrator, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$106K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Barb Smith
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Daggy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Blinn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Aquino
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Kelly
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Collins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Adams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Healy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Forgus
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Vincent
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kitty Rosenthal
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morris Lenczicki
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip J. Castellini
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Freking
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Butler
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim O'Connell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hank Menninger
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Clippinger
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Widerschein
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Livisay
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Aaron Eisel (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lindsey Dingeldein (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: De Asa Nichols (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $190K, to Charles Frank (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund
How much does The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund give each year?
The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund gave $352K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $270K across 8 grants.
What is The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund's typical grant size?
The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $32,015, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund give grants?
The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund's top state is Ohio, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Kentucky (31%) and Pennsylvania (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (7 grants).
Does The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund's largest grantees?
The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Pitch in for Baseball & Softball ($108,411), Augusta Independent Educational Foundation Inc ($100,000) and Activities Beyond the Classroom ($41,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund?
The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What does The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “dedicated to improving the lives of youths by leveraging the tradition of the Cincinnati Reds and the game of baseball.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund?
For field renovation funding, applicants must have a specific need and complete an online application that provides project information, including location, maintenance schedule, and scope of use for each field. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund's EIN?
The Cincinnati Reds Community Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1790195. 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 November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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