Red Sox Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Red Sox Foundation supports health, education, recreation, veterans and youth in Boston, Massachusetts.
FUNDING AREAS: Health, education, recreation, youth, veterans
IP TAKE: This well-established sports team funder has millions of dollars to give each year and mostly focuses on the needs of local youth in Boston. This is an accessible funder for grassroots and small organizations; however, larger organizations or those seeking larger grants will find some obstacles here.
PROFILE: Established in 2002, the Red Sox Foundation is a sports team funder based in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the official team charity of the Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball team and formed when Principal Owner John Henry and Chairman Tom Werner bought the Red Sox team. It is the largest sports team charity in New England and one of the largest in all of Major League Baseball. The foundation aims to "make a difference in the lives of children, families, veterans and our communities in need by improving their health, education, veterans and recreational opportunities.” It funds local efforts for healing, educating and promoting physical activity.
The Red Sox Foundation raises funds and donates money to local charitable organizations. It also oversees multiple programs, such as RBI programs and Red Sox Scholars. The funder awards millions of dollars per year through charitable grants, emergency relief, player foundations, little league groups, scholarships and IMPACT Awards. It raises funds through many events that include the Boston Marathon, Tim Wakefield’s Golf Tournament and the Fenway Honors/Hall of Fame Gala. The Red Sox Foundation also responds to urgent needs, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, with direct program grants.
Grants range between about $1,000 and $25,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses primarily on Boston, Massachusetts but also gives in other parts of New England and in Lee County, Florida. Past local grantees include Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Bottom Line and Greater Boston Legal Services.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits and has an online application system for grantseekers to use. However, program grants over $5,000 are by invitation only. The foundation’s charitable giving committee reviews new program funding requests quarterly and new event sponsorship requests biweekly. Direct general questions to the staff at redsoxfoundation@redsox.com or 617-226-6000.
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