The Red Sox Foundation Inc
The Red Sox Foundation is the official team charity of the Boston Red Sox, established in 2002 by Principal Owner John Henry, Chairman Tom Werner, and the late Larry Lucchino. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that leverages the iconic brand and passionate fan base of the Boston Red Sox to create impact across New England communities and Lee County, Florida.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.3M
+15.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
+9.1% YoY
Grant Count
53
-8.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$82K
+19.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To use the power of Red Sox Nation to make a difference in the lives of youth, families, veterans, and communities in need by improving health, educational, and recreational opportunities.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Youth Education & Development: Empowering youth and young adults through access to high-quality educational resources, mentorship, and continued learning opportunities
- Youth Baseball & Softball: Growing the game of youth baseball and softball across communities
- Veterans Services: Supporting veterans returning from service with traumatic brain injury or combat stress, providing clinical care, innovative treatments, and support services
- Community Health & Recreation: Improving health and recreational opportunities for at-risk children and families
Key Programs:
- Red Sox Scholars Presented by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: A college success program providing mentoring, college access programming, and scholarships to Boston youth
- RBI/Rookie Youth Baseball and Softball Programs: Youth baseball and softball initiatives
- New England and Lee County Service Scholarships: Recognizing graduating high school seniors making meaningful community contributions
- Massachusetts Little League Initiative: Supporting Little League programs across Massachusetts
- Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program: Comprehensive support for wounded veterans and their families, including confidential clinical care, innovative treatments, and cutting-edge research
- The Jimmy Fund: Support for cancer research and patient care
- Fenway Park Learning Lab: An immersive educational tour for sixth-grade Boston Public Schools students, launched in 2023 in partnership with the MassMutual Foundation and Fenway Park Tours
- The Dimock Center in Roxbury: Community health and social services support
Grantmaking
The Foundation awarded $750,000 to inaugural Special Recognition Honorees, including grants to Square One and the Pedro Martinez Foundation.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,189 to $3,088,386.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in:
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
- Lee County, Florida
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $27,296,022 (2024)
Total Annual Giving: $7,478,513 (2024)
Annual Revenue: $10.0M–$12.6M (varies by fiscal year; 2024 total revenues reported at $12,627,758)
Total Expenses: $10,601,074 (2024)
Staffing: 48–56 employees
Cumulative Impact: Over $120 million invested in community programs and initiatives since 2002
Financial Rating: Four-Star rating with 95% score for Accountability & Finance
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,296,022 | $23,721,955 | $17,931,607 |
| Revenue | $12,627,758 | $10,674,742 | $10,004,314 |
| Expenses | $10,601,074 | $9,458,980 | $9,207,177 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $513,751 | $448,890 | $202,055 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Red Sox Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Rebekah Splaine Salwasser: Executive Director
- Gena Borson: Co Principal Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY ZUE | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| DAVID FRIEDMAN | secretary/clerk | 12 | $140,036 |
| REBEKAH SALWASSER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 24 | $359,768 |
| TYLER M PETROPULOS | director of devt. & comms. | 40 | $143,830 |
| LIDIA ZAYAS | ASST DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $110,107 |
| THOMAS WERNER | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MAVERICK CARTER | director/board member | 1 | — |
| CHARLES GIFFORD | DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LINDA PIZZUTI HENRY | Director/Board Member | 1 | — |
| BRIDGET TERRY LONG | Director/Board Member | 1 | — |
| SEAN MCGRAIL | Director/Board Member | 1 | — |
| KATIE BURKE | Director/Board Member | 1 | — |
| LINDA WHITLOCK | Director/Board Member | 1 | — |
| COREY THOMAS | DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2023:** Launched the Fenway Park Learning Lab in partnership with the MassMutual Foundation and Fenway Park Tours, providing immersive educational tours for sixth-grade Boston Public Schools students
Red Sox Scholars Class of 2025 to be Introduced at Fenway Park Today - Red**2025:** Red Sox Scholars Class of 2025 introduced at Fenway Park
Red Sox Scholars Class of 2025 to be Introduced at Fenway Park Today - Red**Ongoing:** New England Service Scholarship recipients recognized and introduced at Fenway Park
Red Sox Scholars Class of 2025 to be Introduced at Fenway Park Today - RedSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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