Grantmaking public charity · EIN 33-1007984
The Red Sox Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
The Red Sox Foundation Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Boston, MA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $7.48M in grants paid across 179 grants, with $27.3M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Mgh Home Base Program, Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc and Blue Angels Foundation Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Red Sox Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANTS GRANT REQUESTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD'S GRANT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW (BOARD GRANT COMMITTEE MEETS AT LEAST TWICE PER YEAR). THE BOARD GRANT COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS THE ORGANIZATION'S 990, BUDGETS FOR PROGRAMS APPLYING FOR FUNDS, COPIES OF THEIR 501(c)(3) RECORDS, AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION. THE BOARD GRANT COMMITTEE VOTES TO DECIDE ON WHETHER TO MAKE GRANTS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EVALUATES THE PROGRAMS SEEKING GRANTS TO SUBSTANTIATE THE NEED FOR AND IMPACT OF PROPOSED GRANTS AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS. SMALLER GRANTS (TYPICALLY UNDER $10,000) ARE REVIEWED BY A CHARITABLE GIVING COMMITTEE BUT APPROVED BY THE FOUNDATION BOARD IN THE BUDGET PROCESS. PURPOSE OF GRANTS THE RED SOX FOUNDATION FUNDS GRANTS TO OUR CORNERSTONE PROGRAMS WHICH ARE RUN BY THE RED SOX FOUNDATION (RED SOX SCHOLARS, YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL) AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (MGH), THE RED SOX FOUNDATION MGH HOME BASE PROGRAM AND SELECT PROGRAMS RUN BY OTHER CHARITIES (THE DIMOCK CENTER, THE JIMMY FUND AND A LIMITED NUMBER OF OTHER SELECT ROTATING NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT HEALTH, ATHLETIC AND OTHER NEEDS OF AT-RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND WOUNDED VETERANS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES AND PTSD AND THEIR FAMILIES). OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW ENGLAND. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.REDSOXFOUNDATION.ORG.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The red sox foundation's mission is to harness the passion of red sox nation to make a difference in the lives of children, veterans, families and (continued on schedule o)
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mgh Home Base Program | Boston, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $3,088,386 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | Boston, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $913,782 |
| Blue Angels Foundation Inc | Pensacola, FL | Sched I Supplemental | $200,000 |
| Dimock Community Health Center Inc | Roxbury, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $107,098 |
| New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice | Roxbury, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $50,000 |
| City of Windthorst | Windthorst, TX | Sched I Supplemental | $40,000 |
| Type One Inc | Hingham, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $30,000 |
| Boston Athletic Academy | Hyde Park, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $25,000 |
| Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $25,000 |
| Camp Harborview Foundation | Boston, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital Boston | Boston, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $25,000 |
| Boston Arts Academy | Boston, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Gun Viol | Boston, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $25,000 |
| Metco Inc | Roxbury, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $25,000 |
| Sherrill House Inc | Boston, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $25,000 |
| United South End Settlements | Boston, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $25,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation Ma and Ri | Boston, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $20,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Wellesley, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $20,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Framingham, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $18,000 |
| Manchester Nh School District | Manchester, NH | Sched I Supplemental | $17,000 |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Sched I Supplemental | $15,633 |
| Brookline Teen Center | Brookline, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $15,000 |
| Joe Andruzzi Foundation | North Attleboro, MA | Sched I Supplemental | $15,000 |
| Camp Surefire Foundation | Bristol, RI | Sched I Supplemental | $15,000 |
| Elbowbumpkid Inc | Higganum, CT | Sched I Supplemental | $15,000 |
The 25 largest of 179 grants listed on the return. 126 grants to individuals ($283K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Red Sox Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Red Sox Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Red Sox Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $7,478,513 in grants paid (179 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Red Sox Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Mgh Home Base Program (MA), $3.09M, Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc (MA), $914K, Blue Angels Foundation Inc (FL), $200K, Dimock Community Health Center Inc (MA), $107K and New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice (MA), $50K.