Major League Baseball Players Welfare Plan
501(c)(9)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Major League Baseball Players Welfare Plan is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Sparks, Maryland, registered in 1979, with $103,419,225 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
911 Ridgebrook Road, Sparks, MD, 21152 EIN 13-6058836 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$103.4M
▲ 1.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$96.5M
Net assets
$118.9M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—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 Welfare Plan— 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 rating15 mo reserves · +7% 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 Welfare Plan: 15 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CGovernance25% of the rating2 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 Welfare Plan: 2 of 6 checks met earns a C 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 Welfare Plan: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The purpose of the plan is to provide health and other benefits to eligible participants.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $66.9M (FY2013) to $103.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $27.0MNet assets $118.9M
Operating margin
6.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$145.9M
Total liabilities
$27.0M
Net assets
$118.9M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
4
4 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,419,225▲1.9% | $96,520,590▲2.2% | $118,929,997▲7.9% | $145,935,251▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $101,516,098▼1.6% | $94,426,944▲10.7% | $110,204,084▼3.3% | $134,417,336▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $103,140,567▲13.2% | $85,309,223▼5.6% | $114,010,962▲19.7% | $124,679,718▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $91,126,432▼0.3% | $90,384,616▲9.9% | $95,286,983▼3.9% | $102,987,499▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $91,415,222▲1.0% | $82,234,165▲4.2% | $99,150,935▲10.3% | $104,809,758▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $90,538,157▲2.1% | $78,882,005▼1.5% | $89,865,134▲15.2% | $95,195,347▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $88,653,538▲4.0% | $80,088,139▲10.6% | $78,032,621▲13.9% | $82,209,369▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $85,224,267▲18.0% | $72,380,280▲7.9% | $68,495,756▲23.1% | $72,899,083▲27.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $72,210,882▲1.6% | $67,058,830▲1.9% | $55,651,769▲10.2% | $57,090,972▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $71,082,568▲2.3% | $65,813,211▼5.3% | $50,499,717▲11.7% | $54,266,305▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $69,506,363▲3.9% | $69,498,999▲15.5% | $45,230,360 | $49,673,835▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $66,880,345 | $60,187,377▲2.7% | $45,222,996▲17.4% | $48,299,426▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $58,577,520▲7.3% | $38,530,028▲26.4% | $40,096,539▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $54,588,470▲7.6% | $30,473,953▼14.1% | $32,995,738▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $50,754,074 | $35,483,906 | $37,195,647 | 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: State Street Bank Trust — $21,634 (0.02% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Bank Trust | Trustee | 1 | $21,634 |
| Andrew Miller - Eff 12025 | Secondary Alt Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Austin Slater - Thru 122024 | Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Bill Dewitt III - Eff 92024 | Alt Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Brent Suter - Eff 122024 | Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Brent Suter - Thru 122024 | Alt Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Cedric Mullins - Eff 122024 | Alt Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Chris Capuano | Secondary Alt Committee Member | 1 | — |
| David St Peter - Thru 122024 | Alt Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Ian Happ - Thru 122024 | Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Lucas Giolito | Alt Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Mike Myers | Secondary Alt Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Patrick Houlihan | Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Pete Fairbanks - Eff 122024 | Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Robert Dean - Thru 92024 | Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Ron Fowler | Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Stephen Rogers | Secondary Alt Committee Member | 1 | — |
| Tarik Skubal - Eff 122024 | Alt Committee Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Administrators LLC | Plan Administrator | $3,150,084 |
| Aetna Life Insurance Company | Contract Admin | $1,318,183 |
| Horizon Actuarial Services LLP | Actuary Services | $360,381 |
| Navitus Health Solutions LLC | Contract Admin | $294,817 |
| Latham & Watkins LLP | Legal | $259,664 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Major League Baseball Players Welfare Plan a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Major League Baseball Players Welfare Plan is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-6058836, based in Sparks, Maryland.
- What is Major League Baseball Players Welfare Plan's EIN?
- Major League Baseball Players Welfare Plan's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-6058836.
- How much revenue does Major League Baseball Players Welfare Plan report?
- Major League Baseball Players Welfare Plan reported $103,419,225 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Major League Baseball Players Welfare Plan have?
- CharityIndex grades Major League Baseball Players Welfare Plan B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Major League Baseball Players Welfare Plan's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Major League Baseball Players Welfare Plan's latest Form 990 is $21,634, paid to State Street Bank Trust (Trustee).
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Data for Major League Baseball Players Welfare Plan (EIN 13-6058836) 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.