30 Years.
Since 1996, the Players Trust has empowered Major League players to create meaningful change in the causes and communities that matter most to them.
In 2024, the Players Trust expanded its programs and resources to include Minor League players, extending opportunities for players across all levels of professional baseball to give back and make a lasting impact.
Carlos Correa
MLB Players STEM League Global Championship
For more than 30 years, the Players Trust has partnered with players to inspire change and strengthen communities across the country and around the world.
Take a look at the impact our players made over the past year alone with the support of the Players Trust.
30,000+
Young people reached through baseball
$483K+
In direct grants across 222 player-selected organizations
$1M+
In monetary and in-kind support to communities
Players Trust Impact
Our Programs & Initiatives
Everything we do is informed and inspired by players who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
MLB Players STEM League
A baseball-inspired program for middle-school youth, run in partnership with Learn Fresh. The program brings to life the energy of the sport through a board game and curriculum that cultivate students’ math skills.
The program is FREE for youth-development organizations and schools of all types, and helps students build new skills, confidence, and a passion for learning through a fun and engaging program rooted in sport.
Double Play Matching Gift
Make your generosity go twice as far through the Double Play Matching Gift program. Players can support the nonprofits and causes they are passionate about, with the Trust matching eligible donations to maximize community impact.
Start your matching gift request:
Most Valuable Philanthropist & Philanthropist of the Year
The MVP award recognizes Major League players making a meaningful impact through philanthropy — presented six times a season, April through September, with a $10,000 grant to each recipient's charity.
Every MVP nominee is also in the running for Philanthropist of the Year, which sends $25,000 to the winner's chosen cause.
Know a player who gives back?
“Thank you to the MLBPA Players Trust for all it does to support players and for this grant to the Gary
Sinise Foundation. The Foundation does incredible work for our veterans, first responders, and their families. You can never do enough for organizations that make such an impact, but this contribution will go a long way toward helping GSF continue its important work and support more people in need.”
Paul Skenes
MVP | June '26
“We cannot thank the Players Trust enough for honoring our family with this award and are happy to say the funds are already in great use helping families in need. When we started the foundation, our five-year timeline was to open a ranch and be able to have animals for the local community to interact with. We have worked very hard and will be opening the ranch this next month so that adults from all the local centers in Tennessee can come to the farm any day of the week.”
Jake Burger
MVP | May '26
Straight from the players
Every MVP grant lands somewhere personal. Here's what the players behind them have to say.
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All-Star Media Day
Yusei Kikuchi with the Players Exchange Student Correspondents | 2025
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MLB Players STEM League Atlanta Regional Tournament
Corbin Carroll with the MLB Players STEM League winners | 2025
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MLB Players STEM League Global Championships
Kyle Higashioka and a winning MLB Players STEM League student on field | 2025
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MLB Players STEM League Tokyo Regional Tournament
Miguel Rojas and Dave Roberts with two MLB Players STEM League students | 2025
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Home Run Derby
Alec Bohm and students on field before | 2024
Local Business Network
Regional Partner | Year-round
Foundation Ally
Grant Support | National
Community Organization
Neighborhood Impact | Ongoing
Youth League Partner
Field Program | Spring '26
Corporate Sponsorship
Brand Partnership | 2026
Local Business Network
Regional Partner | Year-round
Foundation Ally
Grant Support | National
Community Organization
Neighborhood Impact | Ongoing
Youth League Partner
Field Program | Spring '26
Corporate Sponsorship
Brand Partnership | 2026
Local Business Network
Regional Partner | Year-round
Foundation Ally
Grant Support | National
Community Organization
Neighborhood Impact | Ongoing
Youth League Partner
Field Program | Spring '26
Corporate Sponsorship
Brand Partnership | 2026
Local Business Network
Regional Partner | Year-round
Foundation Ally
Grant Support | National
Community Organization
Neighborhood Impact | Ongoing
Youth League Partner
Field Program | Spring '26
Corporate Sponsorship
Brand Partnership | 2026
Local Business Network
Regional Partner | Year-round
Foundation Ally
Grant Support | National
Community Organization
Neighborhood Impact | Ongoing
Youth League Partner
Field Program | Spring '26
Corporate Sponsorship
Brand Partnership | 2026
Local Business Network
Regional Partner | Year-round
Foundation Ally
Grant Support | National
Community Organization
Neighborhood Impact | Ongoing
Youth League Partner
Field Program | Spring '26
Corporate Sponsorship
Brand Partnership | 2026
Local Business Network
Regional Partner | Year-round
Foundation Ally
Grant Support | National
Community Organization
Neighborhood Impact | Ongoing
Youth League Partner
Field Program | Spring '26
Corporate Sponsorship
Brand Partnership | 2026
Partners
We depend on the support of others to complement, drive and further the positive impact made in places near and far. We thank and recognize those who share our Players’ collective passion for strengthening the lives of others, particularly youth in neighborhoods and communities here in the United States and abroad.
