Major League Baseball Players Tr is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (N60) the organization is classified as: Amateur Sports, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Major League Baseball Players Tr is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Major League Baseball Players Tr generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Major League Baseball Players Tr has awarded 392 individual grants totaling $10,561,102. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS TRUST HARNESSES THE EXPERTISE, INFLUENCE, AND ENERGY OF PLAYERS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL AND SUSTAINABLE CHANGE IN THE LIFELONG WELL-BEING OF OTHERS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH A SERIES OF PROGRAMS THAT ARE RUN AND FUNDED BY THE MLB PLAYERS TRUST. THE TRUST RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SPORTS -BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED TO STUDENTS.SUPPORT OF VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IDENTIFIED BY PLAYERS. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE LEVEL STUDENTS PURSUING A CAREER IN THE LABOR MOVEMENT. THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ARE LISTED IN SCHEDULE I.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Anthony Clark Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcus Semien Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Francisco Lindor Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Capuano Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Javier Vazquez Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Xavier James Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $188,913 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,503,968 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,692,881 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $198,790 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$41,242 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,850,429 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $964,364 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $50,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $280,497 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,643 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $192,462 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,434 |
Other employee benefits | $20,933 |
Payroll taxes | $31,459 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $47,527 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,180 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,780 |
Fees for services: Other | $275 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $103,112 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $56,511 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,784,534 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,279,398 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,604 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,546 |
Total assets | $5,292,548 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $121,964 |
Grants payable | $270,000 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $391,964 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,875,584 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,000 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,292,548 |
Over the last fiscal year, Major League Baseball Players Tr has awarded $871,022 in support to 46 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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PROJECT BEISBOL PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION FOR DONEE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
LEARN FRESH EDUCATION CO PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION FOR DONEE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $250,000 |
ATHLETICS & BEYOND PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION FOR DONEE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
ALS CURE PROJECT INC PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION FOR DONEE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $14,035 |
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF HAWAII FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION FOR DONEE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25,000 |
EPIC TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION FOR DONEE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $20,000 |