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Washington Nationals Philanthropies

EIN 34-2034830 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$4.3 million
Spent on programs
51%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
80
Volunteers
480
Highest pay
$256,003, ceo (thru 10/2024)

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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 35 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 (2)
  1. $2.0 million spent. WASHINGTON NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIES OPERATES THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS YOUTH BASEBALL ACADEMY, PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF FREE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND SPORTS PROGRAMS TO MORE THAN 1,000 D.C. YOUTH AGES 5-18 EACH YEAR. PROGRAMS SERVE WARD 7 AND 8 RESIDENTS YEAR-ROUND AT THE ORGANIZATION'S WARD 7-BASED FACILITY, AND EXPAND TO SERVE YOUTH AT SITES THROUGHOUT THE CITY DURING THE SUMMER. AS AN EXTENSION OF THE ACADEMY'S COMMUNITY FOOTPRINT, WASHINGTON NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIES HAS SUPPORTED THE DISTRIBUTION OF MORE THAN 1 MILLION MEALS INTO THE D.C. COMMUNITY SINCE 2018 THROUGH FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND GRANTS.
  2. $219,108 spent. IN 2024, WASHINGTON NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIES MADE GRANTS TO 11 ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING CORE PROGRAMMATIC PILLARS OF FOOD ACCESS AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCING THE CHARITABLE INITIATIVES OF NATIONALS PLAYERS AND MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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