Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Mlb-Mlbpa Youth Development Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10,000
- Typical grant
- $10,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County · plus 16 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $1.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.7M | $10K | 1 |
| 2023 | $2M | $500K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Mlb-mlbpa ydf · new york · 2129317800 · ydf@mlb.com
- What to send
- Applicants should submit a letter of inquiry (loi). Loi consists of three parts: 1.) information form, 2.) introductory letter, and 3.) budget proposal. Visit www.baseballydf.com for additional information and to submit a letter of inquiry.
- Deadlines
- The foundation accepts loi submissions on a rolling basis throughout the year with no deadlines.
- Limits
- The foundation does not support: - field and lighting capital projects with less than 50% of the project funding secured - annual operating expenses including, but not limited to, fundraising costs, salaries, fringe benefits, insurance costs, administrative expenses, membership dues, advertising and promotional expenses, bank charges, audit expenses, and other third-party overhead costs - travel teams, except programs supporting low-income youth players - restroom, concession stand, and classroom construction - capital projects and uniforms for schools - individual player scholarships or sponsorships
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Diana BravermanTreasurer
- Christopher BrummSecretary
- Chris CapuanoDirector and vice president
- Leonor ColonDirector, co-chair, and co-president
- Jeff FannellDirector, vice president and assistant treasurer
- Julia Gaffin VogelAssistant secretary
- Pat HoulihanDirector, vice president and assistant secretary
- David JamesDirector
- Jean Lee BatrusExecutive director term end 10/2024
- Tony ReaginsDirector, co-chair, and co-president
- Kasey SanossianAssistant treasurer
- Ed WeberDirector and vice president term
- Dave WinfieldDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Youth Development Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General operating support | $10K |
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