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PLAYER RESOURCES

If you are a current MLB Player looking to amplify your philanthropic impact and inspire others to do the same, you are in the right place! Here are the many resources we have available to you.   

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For more information on the Players Trust’s programming:

Text, call, or email us. We are here to help and support you.

Amy Hever
Executive Director, Players Trust

646.683.1508 | ahever@mlbpa.org

Jason Cantor
Director, Programs

929.695.0544 | jcantor@mlbpa.org

Joe Kalar
Senior Manager, Development

646.819.2260 | jkalar@mlbpa.org

Philanthropy #411

Do you have questions about how to take your community work to the next level? Let us help.

Whether you are a seasoned philanthropist or discovering how to put your passions into action – we can meet you where you are at. With more than 30 years of combined nonprofit experience and a network of trusted advisors to complement, we can support you and the legacy you want to create. 

MVP
The Most Valuable Philanthropist award 

The MVP award acknowledges Players for their community involvement with a $10,000 grant to their non-profit of choice. Every MVP is considered for the title of Philanthropist of the Year, providing an additional $25,000 grant!

Double Play Donations
A matching gift program 

Maximize your impact with Players Trust Double Play Donations.

Players' Purpose

Exclusively for Minor Leaguers, this new initiative empowers Players to make a meaningful impact in their communities by pitching their own charitable project ideas. Selected proposals will receive up to $5,000 in funding. To learn more and apply, click HERE. For questions or assistance, please contact Laney Ortiz at eortiz@mlbpa.org or 770-714-2568.

Trust Ambassadors 

Trust Ambassadors are active Players who connect their peers to the resources and tools of the Players Trust. Ambassadors help trial new programs and serve one-year terms (up to 4 years).

Youth Education & Sports Development

Grow your impact and charitable presence by participating in and deploying our high-quality programs to your communities.  Join more than 60 Players, who have furthered their own charitable impact and recognition by engaging in Legacy Projects, Play Days, STEM League, and the Players Exchange. 

Players Exchange

The Players Exchange Program, a collaborative effort by the MLB Players Trust and Level Up Village, is a virtual experience where students partner with classes globally, engaging in teamwork challenges to uncover new cultures and values.

MLB Players STEM League

Developed in partnership with the nonprofit Learn Fresh, the MLB Players STEM League introduces middle-school-aged youth to a unique blend of baseball and education.

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