The Players Alliance Inc
- Assets
- $10.2m
- Revenue
- $12.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fort Lee, NJ
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 85-1823736
Organization Overview
The Players Alliance Inc is located in Fort Lee, NJ. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Players Alliance Inc 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, Players Alliance Inc generated $12.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 46.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 43.0% per year over the past 4 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 2023, Players Alliance Inc has awarded 68 individual grants totaling $2,292,244. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TPA'S MISSION IS TO ADDRESS BASEBALL'S SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO EQUITY & INCLUSION BY CREATING PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITIES ON AND OFF THE FIELD FOR AN UNDENIABLE PIPELINE OF BLACK TALENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EQUIP THE FUTURE: A MENTORING PROGRAM LEAD BY PRO BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PLAYERS TARGETING THE GAMES LOSS OF TALENT STARTING AT MIDDLE SCHOOL. PRO PLAYERS USE THEIR JOURNEY TO HELP YOUTH CRAFT A SUCCESSFUL PATH OF THEIR OWN.FOCUS CITIES COMBINE TPA'S PROGRAMMING RESOURCES AND COLLABORATIONS IN A STRATEGIC APPROACH OF SERVING COMMUNITIES EXPERIENCING HIGH CHILDHOOD POVERTY AND LOW ACCESS TO THE GAME. TPA'S FOCUS CITIES EXPERIENCE POVERTY 2X TO 3X THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.
MLB PROGRAMS INCLUDING FANS2STANDS AND JACKIE ROBINSON DAY.OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE LEVEL UP LAB AND THE PLAY IN COLOR MURAL PROGRAM
PLAYER INCUBATOR IS TPA'S PROGRAMMING LABORATORY WHERE SOLUTIONS ARE SUGGESTED, CRAFTED AND TESTED BY PRO PLAYERS FOR COMMUNITY IMPLEMENTATION. SOLUTIONS SUMMIT ARE FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN BASEBALLS INFLUENCERS AND THE TALENT AND OPPORTUNITY THE GAME SEEKS TO ENGAGE. EACH SUMMIT IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE LEARNING, COMMUNICATION AND PLANNING FOR TPA'S FUTURE.BATTER UP TRAININGS TARGETED CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY BASED BASEBALL PROGRAMS IN FUNDRAISING, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE GENERATION. TRAININGS SERVE AS A PRECURSOR TO PROGRAMS SEEKING FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
GEAR FOR GOOD IS A PLAYERLED GIFT IN KIND PROGRAM. GIFTS OF EQUIPMENT, APPAREL AND ETC. ARE TRANSFERRED TO NEEDY SCHOOLS, TEAMS AND COMMUNITIES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. DONATIONS STEM FROM PLAYERS AS INDIVIDUALS AND INFLUENCERS. SUPPLY IS SOURCED FROM PLAYERS VIA CLUBS AND MLB PARTNERS AND THEN MATCHED WITH INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY COMMUNITY COACHES REFLECTING TOP UNSUPPORTED NEEDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Curtis Granderson Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Cc Sabathia Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Edwin Jackson Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Charity Ceo Support Leaders & Missions Ceo Services | 12/30/23 | $360,000 |
Citistaffing Temp Help, Staffing Agency | 12/30/23 | $136,226 |
Hbk Cpas & Consultants Accounting Services | 12/30/23 | $114,692 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,670,877 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,670,877 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,485,806 |
| Investment income | $473,854 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,630,537 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,459,744 |
| 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 | $589,857 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $98,258 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,341 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $38,901 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $124,815 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,021,014 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $37,843 |
| Information technology | $11,721 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,801 |
| Travel | $631,888 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $114,690 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,190 |
| Insurance | $82,777 |
| All other expenses | $382,791 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,756,800 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$2 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,003,790 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,285 |
| 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 | $78,987 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $248,181 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $880,891 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,221,132 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,194,929 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,712,813 |
| 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 | $5,907,742 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,553,390 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $760,000 |
| 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 | $10,221,132 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Players Alliance Inc has awarded $2,292,244 in support to 68 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ANDY DEKANEY HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
AT BAT INC PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
BACKFIELD IN MOTION PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
BASEBALL BEYOND BORDERS PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
BUILDING URBAN BASEBALL IN AMERICA PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OPERATIONS | $68,500 |