Cincinnati Reds Community Fund

Organization Overview

Cincinnati Reds Community Fund is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Cincinnati Reds Community Fund employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cincinnati Reds Community Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Cincinnati Reds Community Fund generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Cincinnati Reds Community Fund has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $1,632,999. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE REDS COMMUNITY FUND IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF YOUTHS BY LEVERAGING THE TRADITION OF THE CINCINNATI REDS AND THE GAME OF BASEBALL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE P&G MLB CINCINNATI REDS YOUTH ACADEMY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2009 AND OPERATED FOR FIVE YEARS AT A TEMPORARY LOCATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE INDOOR TRAINING FACILITY IN ROSELAWN (OPENED IN 2014) HOSTS FREE, YEAR-ROUND BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL INSTRUCTION ALONG WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. PROGRAM GOALS INCLUDE INCREASING PARTICIPATION AND INTEREST IN BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL, ENCOURAGING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND EMPHASIZING GOOD CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.


REVIVING BASEBALL IN INNER CITIES (RBI) IS A MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO: - INCREASE PARTICIPATION AND INTEREST IN BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL AMONG UNDERSERVED YOUTH - PROMOTE GREATER INCLUSION OF YOUTH WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF THE GAME - INCREASE NUMBER OF TALENTED ATHLETES PREPARED TO PLAY IN COLLEGE AND PROFESSIONALLY - ENCOURAGE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND MODEL CITIZENSHIP - TEACH THE VALUE OF TEAMWORK


THE REDS COMMUNITY FUND'S FIELD RENOVATION PROGRAM UNDERWRITES THE EXPENSE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO AREA YOUTH BASEBALL FIELDS THROUGHOUT REDS COUNTRY. UPGRADES INCLUDE NEW SOIL FOR THE INFIELDS, TURF UPGRADES IN THE OUTFIELDS, BACKSTOP REPAIRS, FENCING, DUGOUTS AND MORE. APPLICANTS WHO WISH TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR A FIELD RENOVATION PROJECT MUST HAVE A SPECIFIC NEED AND COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS PROVIDING INFORMATION ON THE PROJECT SUCH AS LOCATION, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, SCOPE OF USE FOR EACH FIELD.


THE REDS COMMUNITY FUND YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FUNDING INITIATIVE PROVIDES SUPPORT TO OVER 300 BOYS BASEBALL AND GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAMS. ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE FUNDING TO PURCHASE UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT AND COVER VARIOUS OPERATING EXPENSES. QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONS MUST OPERATE IN "REDS COUNTRY," DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED, AND PARTICIPATE IN A MINIMUM OF THREE COMMUNITY SERVICE OR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SPECIFIC PROGRAMS THAT ARE SUPPORTED INCLUDE THE P&G MLB CINCINNATI REDS YOUTH ACADEMY, GREATER CINCINNATI KNOTHOLE, CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND REVIVING BASEBALL IN INNER CITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Owen Wrassman
President
$0
Tim Butler
Vice President
$0
Randy Freking
Treasurer
$0
Barb Smith
Secretary
$0
Doug Adams
Board Member
$0
Carol Aquino
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$634,975
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,375,514
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,010,489
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $86,048
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$832,255
Net Income from Gaming Activities $670,071
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,934,353

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Cincinnati Reds Community Fund has awarded $269,776 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PITCH IN FOR BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF BASEBALL & SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT

$86,556

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC

PURPOSE: RENOVATION AND INSTALLATION OF A LOCAL SYNTHETIC YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FIELD

$100,000

ACTIVITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

PURPOSE: PROVIDE BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FUNDING TO CINCINNATI PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS

$27,874

BELLEVUE VETERANS CLUB INC

PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF BASEBALL & SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS & TROPHIESALONG WITH PROVIDING FOR TEAM LEAGUE & FIELD FEES

$10,000

MADISONVILLE BRAVES YOUTH ORGANIZATION

PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF BASEBALL & SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS & TROPHIESALONG WITH PROVIDING FOR TEAM LEAGUE & FIELD FEES

$10,000

JOSEPH HOUSE INC

PURPOSE: MILITARY ORGANIZATION GRANT IN CORPORATION WITH MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

$15,346
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Peer Organizations

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Pennyrile Allied Community Services Inc
Hopkinsville, KY
$20,861,138
Kentucky River Foothills Development Council Inc
Richmond, KY
$19,871,173
Community Action Of Southern Kentucky Incorporated
Bowling Green, KY
$18,716,658
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commisson Inc
Covington, KY
$24,928,020
University Circle Incorporated
Cleveland, OH
$18,118,457
Foundation For Detroits Future
Detroit, MI
$16,700,418
Usw District 10 Local 286 Welfare Trust Fund
Philadelphia, PA
$19,600,161
Neighborhood Development Services Inc
Ravenna, OH
$17,157,604
Mountainheart Community Servces Inc
Oceana, WV
$16,232,143
Community Action Program Commission Of The Lancaster-Fairfield County
Lancaster, OH
$14,412,400
Liberty Lutheran Housing Development Corporation
State College, PA
$14,594,791
West Ohio Community Action Partnership
Lima, OH
$14,184,861
Economic And Community Development Institute Inc
Columbus, OH
$13,823,454
Community Action House
Holland, MI
$11,895,047
Lakeside Association
Lakeside, OH
$14,876,431
Hemlock Farms Community Association
Lords Valley, PA
$12,589,126
Downtown Cleveland Alliance
Cleveland, OH
$10,819,719
Blue Water Community Action
Port Huron, MI
$11,929,588
Allegheny Conference On Community Development
Pittsburgh, PA
$12,660,423
University City District
Philadelphia, PA
$12,962,976
Leads
Newark, OH
$9,641,640
Coalfield Community Action Partnership Inc
Williamson, WV
$10,736,811
Community Action Commission Of Fayette County
Washington Court House, OH
$9,821,149
Campus Partners For Community Urban Redevelopment
Columbus, OH
$10,507,559
Alloy Development Co Inc
Cincinnati, OH
$10,336,501

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