How much funding does BLUE for Kids Hospital Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for BLUE for Kids Hospital Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for BLUE for Kids Hospital Program?

Eligible applicants: Hospitals across the United States and Canada; Examples include: Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital (Cleveland, OH), Children's National Medical Center (Washington, D.C.), Seattle Children's Hospital (Seattle, WA).

How often is BLUE for Kids Hospital Program offered?

BLUE for Kids Hospital Program runs on an annual cycle.

BLUE for Kids Hospital Program

Umps Care Charities Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Healthcare Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

Hospitals across the United States and Canada
Examples include: Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital (Cleveland, OH), Children's National Medical Center (Washington, D.C.), Seattle Children's Hospital (Seattle, WA)
Participants: Major League Baseball umpires volunteer their time to visit hospitals and deliver Build-A-Bear experiences

Other requirements

Multi-state program

Overview

A hospital-based program that brings memorable experiences to critically ill children undergoing medical treatment at pediatric hospitals.

Mission: Delivers Build-A-Bear Workshop® experiences to critically ill children in hospital settings, capturing the spirit of the in-store Build-A-Bear experience and bringing it directly to patients.

Program Activities:

Build-A-Bear delivery to pediatric hospital patients
Children receive plush animals and choose outfits
Memorable, once-in-a-lifetime baseball experiences
MLB umpire hospital visits and interactions with patients

Geographic Scope:

Multi-state program
Hospitals across the United States and Canada
Examples include: Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital (Cleveland, OH), Children's National Medical Center (Washington, D.C.), Seattle Children's Hospital (Seattle, WA)

Participants: Major League Baseball umpires volunteer their time to visit hospitals and deliver Build-A-Bear experiences

Impact:

Provides emotional support and joy to critically ill children
Creates meaningful interactions between professional athletes and young patients
Funded through donations and umpire fundraising efforts
Example: 2019 umpire half-marathon raised $6,100 to provide 100 children with Build-A-Bear experiences

Background: Part of UMPS CARE Charities' mission "Helping People is an Easy Call"

What Umps Care Charities Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Umps Care Charities Inc reported $20K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023: 1
Total given: $10K
Median grant: $10K