2026 MVP
The Most Valuable Philanthropist (MVP) recognizes Major League Baseball players who make a meaningful impact through philanthropy, using their platform to strengthen communities. It is presented six times during the regular season, in April, May, June, July, August, and September, with each recipient’s charity receiving a $10,000 grant from the Players Trust.
Additionally, all MVP Award nominees are considered for the Philanthropist of the Year Award, which includes a $25,000 donation to the winner’s chosen charity.
MATT BOYD
APRIL MVP
Matthew Boyd is the recipient of the first Most Valuable Philanthropist award for the 2026 season. The Players Trust will award a $10,000 grant in Boyd’s honor in recognition of his humanitarian work in Uganda through Kingdom Home, an
organization he founded in 2018 along with his wife, Ashley.
Kingdom Home is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to end child slavery by providing safe environments and resources for children in Uganda. Kingdom Home has grown to house 156 children between the ages of 8 and 19, providing them with food, education and shelter.
“Matthew and Ashley’s dedication to the children of Uganda demonstrates the power of baseball and the power players possess to make a difference in the global community,” said Players Trust Executive Director Amy Hever. “We are proud to honor Matthew’s work with Kingdom Home by naming him as
our first Most Valuable Philanthropist for 2026.”
Read more in the press release below:
Matthew Boyd is the recipient of the first Most Valuable Philanthropist award for the 2026 season. The Players Trust will award a $10,000 grant in Boyd’s honor in recognition of his humanitarian work in Uganda through Kingdom Home, an
organization he founded in 2018 along with his wife, Ashley.
Kingdom Home is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to end child slavery by providing safe environments and resources for children in Uganda. Kingdom Home has grown to house 156 children between the ages of 8 and 19, providing them with food, education and shelter.
“Matthew and Ashley’s dedication to the children of Uganda demonstrates the power of baseball and the power players possess to make a difference in the global community,” said Players Trust Executive Director Amy Hever. “We are proud to honor Matthew’s work with Kingdom Home by naming him as
our first Most Valuable Philanthropist for 2026.”
Read more in the press release below:
