WASHINGTON NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIES
WASHINGTON, DC · Youth Development
Mission
WASHINGTON NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIES IS THE OFFICIAL CHARITABLE ARM OF THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS. ITS MISSION IS TO HELP CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THRIVE THROUGH SPORTS-BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD. THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS ON THIS COMMITMENT BY SPURRING INVESTMENT IN COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE DISPARITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS OF THE REGION. SINCE 2007, THE FOUNDATION HAS ISSUED OVER $7 MILLION IN GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGH ITS SIGNATURE PROGRAM, THE NATIONALS YOUTH BASEBALL ACADEMY, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES YEAR-ROUND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND BASEBALL INSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS A HOLISTIC FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM - SUPPORTING THE DELIVERY OF NEARLY 1 MILLION MEALS INTO THE WASHINGTON, DC REGION SINCE 2018. SINCE 2013, THE ORGANIZATION HAS INVESTED $50 MILLION FOR FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND ANNUAL PROGRAMMING THROUGH THE ACADEMY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds WASHINGTON NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIES
$3.8M in foundation grants on record from 26 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Congressional Sports for Charity | $450K | 3 |
| Major League Baseball Charities | $95K | 3 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | $70K | 2 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $36K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $32K | 3 |
| Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation | $30K | 2 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $24K | 3 |
| Tickets for Kids Foundation | $23K | 1 |
| United Way Miami | $18K | 2 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | $16K | 2 |
Leadership
LAUREN MCCARTHY — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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