Advocates For Minor Leaguers Inc is located in Charlottesville, VA. According to its NTEE Classification (N01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advocates For Minor Leaguers Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ADVOCATES FOR MINOR LEAGUERS PURPOSE IS TO ACHIEVE FAIR AND EQUITABLE TREATMENT FOR MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RAISING NATIONAL AWARENESS OF MINOR LEAGUE ISSUES - IMPLEMENTED A PUBLIC ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE FANS AND THE MEDIA ABOUT THE ISSUES FACING MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS, INCLUDING POVERTY-LEVEL SALARIES, AND INADEQUATE MEALS AND HOUSING. AS A RESULT, AT THE END OF 2021, BASEBALL FANS LISTED MINOR LEAGUE PAY AND LIVING CONDITIONS AS THE ISSUE THEY WOULD MOST LIKE TO SEE ADDRESSED (PER A POLL CONDUCTED BY THE ATHLETIC).
HOUSING ADVOCACY - ORGANIZED MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS TO SPEAK OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME ABOUT THEIR DIRE HOUSING SITUATION. AS A RESULT, AT THE END OF 2021, MLB AGREED TO PROVIDE FREE HOUSING TO MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS GOING FORWARD.
EXTENDED SPRING TRAINING PAY - ORGANIZED MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS WITH SEVERAL MLB CLUBS TO SPEAK OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME ABOUT THEIR LACK OF PAY FOR EXTENDED SPRING TRAINING. AS A RESULT, SEVERAL MLB CLUBS AGREED TO BEGIN PAYING THEIR PLAYERS FOR EXTENDED SPRING TRAINING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Collin Mchugh Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Ty Kelly Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Cory Gearrin Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Danny Glover Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Richard Lipsitz Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Pare Acting Executive Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $286,008 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $286,008 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$2,348 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $283,660 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $196,413 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,778 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $580 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,881 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,522 |
Office expenses | $479 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $229,653 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,007 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $54,007 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $54,007 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $54,007 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Advocates For Minor Leaguers Inc has recieved totaling $125,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Major League Baseball Players Tr New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION FOR DONEE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $125,000 |
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Congressional Sportsmens Foundation Washington, DC | $6,778,911 | $4,234,290 |
Fort Mitchell Country Club Ft Mitchell, KY | $1,834,384 | $2,757,853 |
Tennessee Section Pga Of Amercia Franklin, TN | $3,470,335 | $2,062,038 |
North Carolina Propane Gas Assn Raleigh, NC | $2,483,415 | $1,640,023 |
Shift Why Parkton, MD | $0 | $10,704 |
North Carolina Egg Assn Inc Fuquayvarina, NC | $413,759 | $472,089 |
Shipleys Choice Swim Club Inc Millersville, MD | $753,969 | $395,481 |
Fan Freedom Project Inc North Bethesda, MD | $23,576 | $185,000 |
Advocates For Minor Leaguers Inc Charlottesville, VA | $54,007 | $283,660 |
Carolina League Inc Winston Salem, NC | $0 | $0 |
Finance Association Of Tennessee Nashville, TN | $50,551 | $0 |
Travelers United Inc Arlington, VA | $6,577 | $65,423 |