The Players Alliance Incorporated
The Players Alliance is a nonprofit founded by current and former professional baseball players to improve equity and access in baseball. The site describes programs, news, a roster of board members and staff, and public-facing initiatives to support under-resourced communities.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A youth- or community-focused nonprofit working on equity and access in baseball or related youth development programs with demonstrated operational capacity and need for program or field-improvement support.
Good Fit
- • Programs that increase access to baseball or athletic fields in under-resourced communities.
- • Demonstrated track record serving youth development or education outcomes tied to sports.
- • Operational funding needs or discrete field-improvement projects in the $10k–$200k range.
- • Ability to document impact and partnerships in states the funder has previously supported (e.g., GA, NY, MO, MD).
Geography
Observed giving reached 23 states in the latest year, with multi-state distribution and only a small share going to the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 63 distinct recipients supported through 76 grants, with a mix of returning grantees and many new entrants, indicating a broad recipient set for this funder.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows substantial turnover and onboarding of new grantees (32 new in 2024 and 54 new in 2023), so unfamiliar organizations have demonstrably entered the portfolio, although no formal application guidelines are posted.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
