EIN 85-1823736

The Players Alliance

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Players Alliance's mission focuses on creating pathways for Black talent on and off the field while addressing systemic barriers to equity and inclusion in baseball. They have expanded their platform Amplified to advocate and raise awareness on issues affecting Black participation in baseball. The organization has funded equity projects across the country, launched the Solutions Summit roundtable, and gathered groups with needs and means focusing on HBCU baseball. Their location is in Holmdel, NJ.
Total revenues
$3,452,360
2022
Total expenses
$4,766,972
2022
Total assets
$5,837,282
2022
Num. employees
5
2022

Program areas at The Players Alliance

Amplified, a platform built to highlight black voices in The game has been expanded to effectuate player advocacy and awareness building on pertinent issues impacting black participation, navigation and access within baseball and softball.equip The future & focus city and regranting provides an opportunity for current and retired Players to mentor young athletes and donate much needed equipment to struggling programs. To kick things off, we supported 100 middle school and high school baseball and softball Players from inglewood, ca. The students received invaluable advice from current and retired Players on The keys to success in The game and life.players Alliance's gear for good program is a national player-led donation drive of vital equipment and uniforms often missing from teams in underserved rural and urban areas. The program partners with all 30 mlb to collect gear that will be distributed to communities across The country.
All stars "game changers celebration," seeking to honor black playmakers in The game and in The community while raising awareness for The organization's mission. Eight-time all-star darryl strawberry, two-time all-star eric davis, two-time softball olympic medalist natasha watley and dodgers superstar mookie betts made up The group's first four honorees.
Tpa funded equity projects across The country fueled by jackie robinson day giving from current Players across mlb. Tpa launched The solutions summit a roundtable featuring groups with needs with those with means. The focus was hbcu baseball. Tpa gathered stakeholders in The bahamas in support of dbhrd, a showcase for major and minor league Players in The off season.

Who funds The Players Alliance

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)General$37,500
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$37,500
Texas Rangers Baseball FoundationGeneral Support$7,500

Personnel at The Players Alliance

NameTitleCompensation
Curtis GrandersonBoard Chair / President$0
Edwin JacksonSecretary$0
Cc SabathiaBoard Vice Chair / Vice President$0

Financials for The Players Alliance

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,147,914
Program services$2,205,225
Investment income and dividends$99,221
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,452,360

Form 990s for The Players Alliance

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122022-05-16990View PDF
Data update history
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $37,500 from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsAmateur sports clubsSports organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesSports
Characteristics
Political advocacyCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
HBK 101 Crawfords Corner Rd 2216
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Website URL
playersalliance.org/ 
Phone
(732) 381-8887
IRS details
EIN
85-1823736
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N65: Football Clubs, Leagues
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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