EIN 95-4623022

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
115
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation serves as the official team charity of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Founded in 1995, it aims to create a thriving city by tackling issues beyond baseball, such as literacy crisis in LA. Through LA Reads, they partner with the Dodgers to promote reading and empower children with "Dodgers Reading Champions". Additionally, LADF builds safe havens and points of pride for families across LA through Dodgers Dreamfields, revitalizing baseball and softball fields for communities to enjoy.
Also known as...
Dodgers Dream Foundation
Total revenues
$10,903,062
2023
Total expenses
$11,952,844
2023
Total assets
$3,862,983
2023
Num. employees
115
2023

Program areas at The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

Grantmaking:the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (ladf) is focused on The most pressing problems facing underserved communities today and we invest in proven programs that improve education, health care, homelessness and social justice for all angelenos. Grant applications are accepted two times a year and we take applicants through a three-month review cycle.
Dodgers dreamfields: The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (ladf) builds Dodgers dreamfields to give families in neighborhoods across Los Angeles safe havens and points of pride. The addition of revitalized baseball and softball fields contributes to existing green spaces, promotes physical activity and increases opportunities for play in communities experiencing social injustices. As of 2023, ladf completed 59 Dodgers dreamfields.
Dodgers dreamteam:dodgers dreamteam is a comprehensive sports-based youth development program that uses The power of sport to provide critical resources and services to communities who are experiencing social injustices. In 2023, The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (ladf) worked in partnership with affiliate partners to deliver sports-based programming and wraparound services for 10,839 youth and to support communities and families across The city.

Grants made by The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
California Science Center Foundation2023 Grant$1,500,000
Jackie Robinson Foundation2023 Grant$212,500
Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade - Black United Fund2023 Grant$141,230
...and 46 more grants made totalling $3,263,890

Who funds The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Kershaw FoundationGeneral Operating Fund$200,000
California Masonic FoundationGeneral Support$142,522
Los Angeles 84 FoundationYouth Sports$125,000
...and 41 more grants received totalling $1,302,004

Personnel at The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Nichol WhitemanChief Executive Officer / Executive Director$316,591
Chaitali GalaChief Operating Officer$185,326
Erin EdwardsDirector , Marketing and Communications$102,295
Tiffany RubinDirector , Programs / Manager , Dodgers Rbi$109,776
Nicholas SandlerPresident$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,878,362
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,977
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-1,065,871
Net income from gaming activities$2,067,128
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$20,466
Total revenues$10,903,062

Form 990s for The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Special Olympics KentuckyFrankfort, KY$4,692,011
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $142,522 from California Masonic Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $42,500 from California Community Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Kennedy Wilson Charitable Foundation
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCorporate foundationsCivic / social organizationsSports competitionsSports organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesSports
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1000 Vin Scully Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90090
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
mlb.com/dodgers/community/foundation 
Phone
(323) 224-1466
Facebook page
LosAngelesDodgersFoundation 
Twitter profile
@dodgersfdn 
IRS details
EIN
95-4623022
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N70: Amateur Sports Competitions
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
098944
FTB Entity ID
1942267
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-05
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