EIN 52-1234482

Society for American Baseball Research

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
State
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Society for American Baseball Research encourages the study of baseball as a significant athletic and social institution, and strives to establish the accurate historical record of baseball while encouraging further research and literary efforts. The organization publishes three journals every year and makes numerous other books, documents, databases, and research materials available to its members. It also hosts two major conferences annually: an annual convention and an analytics conference that are open to the public, with discounted rates for members.
Total revenues
$1,446,473
2022
Total expenses
$1,186,600
2022
Total assets
$1,793,251
2022
Num. employees
4
2022

Program areas at Society for American Baseball Research

Publication of periodicals and other documents. The organization publishes three journals every year. These journals along with numerous other books, documents, databases, and Research materials are made available to membership. Chapters across the world put on Baseball programming to showcase the Research of members and nonmembers alike during meetings. These services are provided to the membership as part of their dues and are available to nonmembers as well.
The sabr analytics program is an online, on-demand curriculum offering development and learning opportunities for those interested in elevating their skills and knowledge relating to Baseball analytics. These courses strengthen the analytic skills of both Baseball enthusiasts and professionals in the field of Baseball analytics. The curriculum is being developed by current Baseball professionals, including employees of major league Baseball and its clubs. Optional course completion certifications are available for those who complete the final examination/project work to illustrate their learned proficiencies and separate themselves from others. The first of four planned modules was released in 2022. 350 people took courses this year, 134 of those took it for certification.
The organization hosts two major conferences every year. The annual convention and an analytics conference. Members of the organization receive discounted registration rates for both events which are open to the public.
Sabr local grants program - the sabr local grants program delivers mission-focused funding to sabr chapters, Research committees, and communities of interest for projects that concentrate on one or more of sabr's four pillars: Research, preservation, scholoarship, and future of the game. Four grants were given in 2022, for a total of $9,695.

Who funds Society for American Baseball Research

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Major League Baseball CharitiesGeneral Operating Support$32,500
The Nanar and Anthony Yoseloff FoundationTo Assist the Donee Organization in Furthering It's Purpose$15,000
Schwab Charitable FundHuman Services$14,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Society for American Baseball Research

NameTitleCompensation
Scott BushChief Executive Officer$168,261
Scott CarterExecutive Vice President
Jacob PomrenkeDirector of Editorial Content
Mark ArmourPresident / Director$0
Todd LebowitzSecretary$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Society for American Baseball Research

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$865,014
Program services$456,525
Investment income and dividends$7,451
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-2,691
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$34,700
Miscellaneous revenues$85,474
Total revenues$1,446,473

Form 990s for Society for American Baseball Research

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-07990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
2018-122019-11-04990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $32,500 from Major League Baseball Charities
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,500 from Anthony A Yoseloff Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
555 N Central Ave Ste 406-c
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
County
Maricopa County, AZ
Website URL
sabr.org/ 
Phone
(602) 496-1461
IRS details
EIN
52-1234482
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A03: Arts, Culture and Humanities Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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