The Players Alliance Inc
The Players Alliance Inc is a public charity based in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Its mission centers on addressing systemic barriers to equity and inclusion in baseball and creating pathways to opportunities on and off the field for Black talent.
The Players Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: The Players Alliance Inc gave $2.1M across 76 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,110,060
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 76
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,764
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $15,002,135
- +46.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (17% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Players Alliance Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 96 Linwood Plaza, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Phone: (732) 381-8887
Website: https://playersalliance.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Players Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MBP Helping Hands Inc ($187K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 143 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website says youth it supports live in one of 78 cities in the United States and Caribbean. Its 2024 grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, with the largest reported shares going to New York and Georgia (17% each), followed by Missouri (9%), Maryland (8%), and Texas (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 76 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Players Alliance Inc gives
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2024) to $2.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 76 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MBP Helping Hands Inc Atlanta, GA | Financial Support for Operations | $187,000 |
| Bronx Children Museum Bronx, NY | Financial Support for Operations | $167,500 |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation Inc New York City, NY | Financial Support for Operations | $120,000 |
| Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Kansas City, MO | Financial Support for Operations | $100,000 |
| National Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown, NY | Financial Support for Operations | $75,000 |
| Baltimore Urban Baseball Assoc Baltimore, MD | Financial Support for Operations | $68,500 |
| Grandview High School Grandview, MO | Field Improvements | $50,000 |
| Jackson State University Jackson, MS | Field Improvements | $50,000 |
| Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | Financial Support for Operations | $50,000 |
| Jackson State University Jackson, MS | Financial Support for Operations | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filings are Form 990 filings, and the listed filing type is a public charity.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,002,135 | $13,203,212 | $9,219,443 | $2,110,060 | 76 | $489,719 |
| 2023 | $10,221,132 | $12,630,537 | $8,756,800 | $2,292,244 | 67 | $473,854 |
| 2022 | $5,837,282 | $3,452,360 | $4,766,972 | — | — | $99,221 |
| 2021 | $4,553,837 | $5,842,206 | $4,733,109 | — | — | $1,677 |
| 2020 | $4,739,098 | $2,721,245 | $2,095,247 | — | — | $186 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to “address baseball’s systemic barriers to equity & inclusion by creating pathways to opportunities on and off the field for an undeniable pipeline of Black talent.”
Its filing describes support for community-based initiatives through financial grants, youth equipment, and new fields in impoverished areas. It also describes events and initiatives that provide athletes with pathways to opportunities, and development training in which professional players support the next generation of players and coaches. The website describes a Collegiate Combine intended to reduce cost barriers and provide exposure for public-school athletes, and a partnership equipping 13 Division I HBCU baseball programs with performance-data technology.
Among its 2024 grantees, MBP Helping Hands says its mission is to advance opportunities for minority athletes through education, mental health resources, and character development. The Jackie Robinson Foundation says it provides college and graduate-school scholarships and leadership development for students of color with limited financial resources. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum says it operates a sports museum and maintains a central repository for African American baseball history. Other 2024 recipients included universities, a Little League organization, a children’s museum, and baseball organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, The Players Alliance reported 76 grants totaling $2,110,060. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $187,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
The largest reported grants included $187,000 to MBP Helping Hands Inc. for financial support for operations; $167,500 to Bronx Children Museum for operations; $120,000 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation for operations; $100,000 to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for operations; and $75,000 to the an individual recipient Hall of Fame for operations. Baltimore Urban Baseball Association received $68,500 for operations. Grandview High School received $50,000 for field improvements. Jackson State University received two grants of $50,000 each, one for field improvements and one for operations. Alabama State University and Resilience Partners each received $50,000 for operations.
The organization’s equipment program is intended for teams or leagues funded through its Community Investment program. Its equipment instructions state that designated coaches must select items within their funded age category, that requests are not guaranteed, and that donated equipment is for organized play and may not be shared with other teams, subgranted, or sold.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joyce Williams as VP Community Investment, Curtis Granderson as board chair, CC Sabathia as board vice chair, and Edwin Jackson as board secretary.
The Players Alliance Inc is led by Curtis Granderson, Board Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Curtis Granderson
Board Chair
President → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Williams
Vice President Community Investment
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Cc Sabathia
Board Vice Chair
Vice President → Board Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Jackson
Board Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $104K, to Joyce Williams (VP Community Investment).
Frequently asked questions about The Players Alliance Inc
How much does The Players Alliance Inc give each year?
The Players Alliance Inc gave $2.1M across 76 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 67 grants.
What is The Players Alliance Inc's typical grant size?
The Players Alliance Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $27,764, across 76 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Players Alliance Inc give grants?
The Players Alliance Inc's top state is New York, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (17%) and Missouri (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (6 grants), Memphis, TN (4 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does The Players Alliance Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 76 grants with a stated purpose on The Players Alliance Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support for Operations" (58 grants), "Field Improvements" (11 grants) and "Technology" (3 grants).
Who are The Players Alliance Inc's largest grantees?
The Players Alliance Inc's largest 2024 grantees include MBP Helping Hands Inc ($187,000), Bronx Children Museum ($167,500) and Jackie Robinson Foundation Inc ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Players Alliance Inc?
The Players Alliance Inc reported $15.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.2M.
What does The Players Alliance Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to “address baseball’s systemic barriers to equity & inclusion by creating pathways to opportunities on and off the field for an undeniable pipeline of Black talent.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Players Alliance Inc?
The Players Alliance Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check playersalliance.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Players Alliance Inc's EIN?
The Players Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1823736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Players Alliance Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-players-alliance-inc-morg_ee697cd844a04c1eb00e5dbaad400a08
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