Major League Baseball Players Assn
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Major League Baseball Players Assn is a 501(c)(5) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1961, with $184,684,930 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
1325 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY, 10019 EIN 13-2576732 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2024)
$184.7M
▲ 1.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$115.7M
Net assets
$274.4M
Employees
94
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Major League Baseball Players Assn— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · +37% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Major League Baseball Players Assn: 28 mo reserves · +37% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Major League Baseball Players Assn: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Major League Baseball Players Assn: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The organization is the union representing major and minor league baseball players.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $32.5M (FY2013) to $184.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.7MNet assets $274.4M
Operating margin
37.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$276.1M
Total liabilities
$1.7M
Net assets
$274.4M
Salaries & benefits
$24.1M
21% of expenses
Board members
58
58 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $184,684,930▲1.3% | $115,723,911▼2.8% | $274,399,557▲33.6% | $276,138,377▲34.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $182,321,602▲13.9% | $119,015,510▲5.1% | $205,438,538▲44.5% | $205,795,529▲43.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $160,089,597▲10.0% | $113,282,864▲224% | $142,132,446▼48.6% | $143,566,163▼48.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $145,511,307▲137% | $34,959,853▲29.8% | $276,718,053▲66.5% | $280,679,317▲50.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $61,332,728▼24.9% | $26,932,974▲0.3% | $166,166,599▲26.1% | $187,069,705▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $81,646,341▲82.6% | $26,859,712▲6.3% | $131,766,845▲71.2% | $165,218,791▲53.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $44,713,449▲21.9% | $25,269,604▲5.0% | $76,980,216▲33.8% | $107,978,611▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $36,694,035▼35.4% | $24,075,810▼4.7% | $57,536,371▼61.1% | $85,661,364▼50.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $56,838,442▲7.7% | $25,264,322▲15.9% | $148,088,232▲27.1% | $174,364,247▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $52,759,071▲32.8% | $21,802,527▲6.8% | $116,514,112▲36.2% | $139,103,636▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $39,722,750▲22.1% | $20,408,883▼5.6% | $85,557,568▲29.2% | $112,642,914▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $32,520,510 | $21,612,676▲25.8% | $66,243,701▲19.7% | $91,485,625▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $17,173,464▼4.0% | $55,335,866▼64.0% | $99,217,701▼46.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $17,881,910▼2.8% | $153,660,581▲30.1% | $186,226,612▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $18,400,814 | $118,131,749 | $153,422,631 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Anthony Clark — $3,410,000 (2.95% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Clark | Executive Director | 40 | $3,410,000 |
| Bruce Meyer | Employee | 40 | $1,530,000 |
| Matthew Nussbaum | Employee | 40 | $885,192 |
| Ian Penny | Employee | 40 | $836,410 |
| Jeff Perconte | Employee | 40 | $711,397 |
| Xavier James | Employee | 40 | $687,567 |
| Robert Lenaghan | Employee | 40 | $682,019 |
| Chris Capuano | Employee | 40 | $459,330 |
| Tatia Mays-russell | Employee | 40 | $369,863 |
| Adam Stone | Players Rep | 1 | — |
| Austin Gomber | Players Rep | 1 | — |
| Austin Murr | Players Rep | 1 | — |
| Austin Slater | Players Rep | 1 | — |
| Brandon Nimmo | Players Rep | 1 | — |
| Brent Suter | Players Rep | 1 | — |
| Cal Raleigh | Players Rep | 1 | — |
| Carter Loewen | Players Rep | 1 | — |
| Casey Mize | Players Rep | 1 | — |
| Chris Bassitt | Players Rep | 1 | — |
| Christian Cerda | Players Rep | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Winston & Strawn | Legal | $2,678,845 |
| Sports Info Solutions | Technology | $302,802 |
| Sidley Austin LLP | Legal | $271,737 |
| Deel Inc | Payroll and Human Resources | $269,174 |
| Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP | Legal | $243,594 |
Grants made · $1.5M in FY2024
2 grants totaling $1.5M in FY2024. All grants made by Major League Baseball Players Assn →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | General contribution for donee's charitable purpose | $1,500,000 |
| Baseball Writers' Association of America | General contribution for donee's charitable purpose | $6,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Major League Baseball Players Assn a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Major League Baseball Players Assn is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-2576732, based in New York, New York.
- What is Major League Baseball Players Assn's EIN?
- Major League Baseball Players Assn's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-2576732.
- How much revenue does Major League Baseball Players Assn report?
- Major League Baseball Players Assn reported $184,684,930 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Major League Baseball Players Assn have?
- CharityIndex grades Major League Baseball Players Assn A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Major League Baseball Players Assn's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Major League Baseball Players Assn's latest Form 990 is $3,410,000, paid to Anthony Clark (Executive Director).
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Data for Major League Baseball Players Assn (EIN 13-2576732) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.