The Oakland Athletics Community Fund
The Oakland Athletics Community Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in September 1982, based in the Oakland/Sacramento area. The fund operates as the charitable arm of the Oakland Athletics baseball organization, distributing grants and in-kind support to nonprofits and community organizations throughout the Bay Area and Greater Sacramento region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
+11.8% YoY
Revenue
—
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
—
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs designed to:
- Improve education
- Aid the underprivileged
- Promote crime and drug prevention
- Promote health awareness
- Champion children and senior welfare
The organization emphasizes youth education, Oakland pride, and community engagement through sports-based initiatives and partnerships with local schools and nonprofits.
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
** Organizations apply through the athletics.com/donations portal.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund prioritizes the greater Bay Area and Greater Sacramento region, with particular emphasis on East Bay organizations. The organization actively supports Sacramento-area initiatives as part of its expanded community engagement.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2022 (Form 990-PF):
- Revenue: $2,108,450
- Expenses: $1,909,136
- Net Income: $199,314
- Total Assets: $2,279,015
- Total Liabilities: $67,800
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,886,347 | $3,475,110 | $2,346,790 |
| Revenue | — | — | $2,108,450 |
| Expenses | — | — | $1,909,136 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | $1,712,141 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $83,463 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 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
Stephanie Gaywood serves as Director of Community Engagement at the Oakland Athletics and oversees community partnership initiatives.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The fund actively accepts grant applications on an annual basis. The 2023 grant program application deadline was July 31, 2023. The organization recently renamed its social justice grant as the Kyle Ellington Social Justice Grant in honor of the organization's late Director of Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging, who passed away in January 2023.
Oakland A's Community Fund 2023 grant applications now openThe Athletics maintain direct community engagement through multiple channels including the Adopt an Oakland School Program, which builds long-term partnerships with local schools through volunteer events and educational initiatives. The organization also operates programs such as Home Run Readers and Math Hits, which teach academic topics through baseball-themed instruction.
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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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