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Jays Care Foundation

EIN 98-0684822 · Canada

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JAYS CARE FOUNDATION IS THE PHILANTHROPIC ARM OF THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS. WE HELP LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD BY BRINGING LIFE-CHANGING PLAY BASED PROGRAMMING TO KIDS WHO NEED IT MOST ACROSS CANADA.

Income
$13.3 million
Spending
$14.8 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
12.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 53%
Employees
0
Volunteers
900
Highest pay
$223,603, executive dir. from 02/02/2015

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    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 November 30, 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 (6)
  1. $3.8 million spent. Indigenous Rookie League - This program is a unique inter-generational baseball program that increases physical and mental health outcomes for more than 1000 children and youth, while also promoting healing through innovative points systems, inter-generational connections, and collaboration among neighbouring communities.
  2. $1.3 million spent. Community Partners - Organizations dedicated to introducing kids to baseball or softball programming in a safe and inclusive way are invited to become a Jays Care Community Partner. As a partner, organizations can offer free or heavily subsidized programming, with a strong focus on belonging and implementation of a trauma-sensitive approach. Partners can choose to run Challenger Baseball, Girls at Bat, Indigenous Play Ball, and/or Rookie League.
  3. $1.2 million spent. Field Of Dreams: Field Of Dreams is Jays Care's granting program for infrastructure dedicated to youth life-skill development and physical activity. These grants provide funding to design, refurbish, and build safe spaces for children and youth to play baseball, develop life skills and learn from positive role models. Jays care has invested over $18.7 million in safe spaces for children and youth across in Canada.
  4. $408,124 spent. Partner Grants & Other Disbursements
  5. $6.3 million spent. Other Programs
  6. RBI Summer Edition - In partnership with the TDSB, RBI Summer Edition is designed to give parents access to a free, high-quality sport for development program that complements summer school. At the program, students engage in a wide range of recreational activities, including inclusive baseball training, cooperative games, arts and crafts, and team building. Affiliate Schools - Educators across Canada who are committed to making a meaningful impact in their students' lives have the opportunity to launch award-winning extracurricular programs in their school through Jays Care's Affiliate Schools program. Affiliate schools are provided with a specialized equipment kit, Blue Jays t-shirts and hats, a best-in-class program manual, and direct programming support. Eligible schools can apply to run Challenger Baseball, Girls at Bat, Indigenous Play Ball, and/or Rookie League.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 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 October 13, 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 November 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 December 2011.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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