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The Red Sox Foundation Inc

EIN 33-1007984 · Boston, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE RED SOX FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HARNESS THE PASSION OF RED SOX NATION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, VETERANS, FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITIES IN NEED THROUGHOUT NEW ENGLAND BY IMPROVING THEIR HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$12.6 million
Spending
$10.6 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
23.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
56
Volunteers
900
Highest pay
$955,772, treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $4.1 million spent. RED SOX FOUNDATION AND MGH HOME BASE PROGRAM - THE RED SOX FOUNDATION AND MGH HOME BASE PROGRAM SERVE VETERANS RETURNING FROM SERVICE WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY OR COMBAT STRESS AND FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL CLINICAL CARE FOR VETERANS, INNOVATIVE TREATMENTS, SUPPORT SERVICES AND COUNSELING FOR WOUNDED VETERANS AND FAMILIES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO HELP OTHERS RECOGNIZE THESE INJURIES AND CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH. IN ADDITION TO GRANTS TOTALLING OVER $29 MILLION FOR THE PROGRAM, THE RED SOX FOUNDATION ALSO HAS MADE SUBSTANTIAL INVESTMENTS IN STAFF TIME AND IN KIND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM AND HELP PROMOTE IT TO MILITARY AND VETERANS WHO NEED CONFIDENTIALITY AND, IF UNINSURED, FREE CARE FOR TBI AND PTSD. THE RED SOX FOUNDATION WORKS WITH MEDICAL EXPERTS AT MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL WHO PROVIDE DIRECT CARE SERVICES. RED SOX FOUNDATION STAFF ALSO WORK WITH MILITARY AND VETERAN GROUPS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO BREAK THROUGH THE STIGMA THAT OFTEN PREVENTS VETERANS FROM SEEKING THE HELP THEY NEED.
  2. $930,587 spent. RED SOX SCHOLARS - THE RED SOX SCHOLAR PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTORING, ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO MORE THAN 300 ACADEMICALLY TALENTED LOW-INCOME STUDENTS SELECTED IN BOSTON'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHEN THEY ARE IN 7TH GRADE. THE SCHOLARS WORK WITH THE RED SOX FOUNDATION STAFF THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. THE GOAL IS TO ENSURE THESE AT-RISK STUDENTS ESCAPE THE INNER CITY'S HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATE AND INSTEAD GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND ARE PREPARED TO ATTEND COLLEGE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EACH STUDENT THE PROMISE OF A SCHOLARSHIP OF $10,000-PENDING ENROLLMENT IN AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE AND CITIZENSHIP. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE COLLEGE OF CHOICE, AND NOT TO THE STUDENTS OR FAMILY MEMBERS. THE RED SOX SCHOLARS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AT FENWAY PARK INCLUDING ATTENDING RED SOX GAMES, COMMUNITY SERVICE, EVENTS WITH PLAYERS AND THEIR WIVES, SKILLS BUILDING, JOB FAIRS (FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS) AND COLLEGE PREP CLASSES. IN 2010, THE RED SOX SCHOLARS' PROGRAM WAS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED WHEN THE TEAM WON THE FIRST-EVER COMMISSIONER'S AWARD FOR PHILANTHROPIC EXCELLENCE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE RED SOX SCHOLARS' PROGRAM. SERVICE SCHOLARS - THE NEW ENGLAND RED SOX SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARD COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ACROSS NEW ENGLAND WHO DEMONSTRATE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AND A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE. THE FLORIDA RED SOX SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARD COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WHO DEMONSTRATE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AND A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE.
  3. $460,590 spent. FENWAY PARK LEARNING LAB- THE RED SOX FOUNDATION'S FENWAY PARK LEARNING LAB PROVIDES AN INTERACTIVE, ZERO-COST FIELD TRIP FOR BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL'S 6TH GRADES AT FENWAY PARK. THE FIELD TRIP INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE SCHOOL AND FENWAY PARK, AN INFORMATIONAL TOUR THAT INTEGRATES WITH THEIR CURRICULUM, A BACKPACK FULL OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, AND LUNCH. THE PROGRAM BRINGS OVER 2000 BPS 6TH GRADERS INTO THE PARK EACH SCHOOL YEAR AND PROVIDES A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO USE FENWAY PARK AS A LEARNING TOOL. THE 90 MINUTE TOUR PROVIDES RICH OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN STATISTICS, HISTORY, SCIENCE, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND MORE. THE PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2022 AND IS CURRENTLY IN ITS FOURTH YEAR. THE PROGRAM RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE THROUGHOUT THE BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL YEAR AND CONDUCTS TOURS APPROXIMATELY ONCE PER WEEK.
  4. THE RED SOX FOUNDATION RUNS A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS AND DISTRIBUTES MANY GRANTS EACH YEAR. THE PROGRAMS LISTED on lines 4A, 4B, AND 4C REPRESENT THREE OF THE MAJOR PROGRAMS. THE OTHER PROGRAMS AND GRANTS COMPLY WITH THE MISSION STATEMENT SET OUT IN PART III, Line 1.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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