MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 81-1328663 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MLB-MLBPA YDF |
|---|---|
| Address | 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020 |
| Phone | 2129317800 |
| YDF@MLB.COM | |
| Form and materials | 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. |
| Restrictions | 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 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
94% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| But God Ministries | Madison, MS | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Negro leagues Family Alliance | Rocky Mount, NC | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Gamers Sports Travel | Anchorage, AK | General operating support | $250,000 |
| New York City Police Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Caddo Parish Commission | Shreveport, LA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Pitch In For Baseball & Softball | Warminster, PA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Town of Otis | Otis, CO | General operating support | $25,000 |
| UMPS Care Charities | Edgewater, MD | General operating support | $25,000 |
| City of Smithers | Smithers, WV | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Southside Youth Development Inc | Chattanooga, TN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| West Orange Girls Club Inc | Ocoee, FL | General operating support | $9,960 |
| Greater Apostolic Temple | Detroit, MI | General operating support | $5,812 |
| City of Henning | Henning, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| City of Waupaca | Waupaca, WI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| George Wythe High School | Wytheville, VA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Southeast Career Technical Academy | Las Vegas, NV | General operating support | $4,950 |
| Variety Boys and Girls Club | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinson Little League Inc | Huntington, WV | General operating support | $8,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,708,222 | 18 |
| 2023 | $1,963,626 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512729349100116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1328663
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.