Our Partners are instrumental in helping us give kids the chance to play ball regardless of their economic backgrounds.
Youth sports help kids build character, leadership skills, confidence, and resiliency. Kids in under-resourced areas often can not afford the equipment needed to play baseball and softball. Our mission is to eliminate barriers by providing equipment directly to leagues, schools, and organizations around the world who are most in need.
Since 2008, these funded programs have helped schools create more opportunities for kids to play ball. Students who participate have shown increased attendance and GPA.
PIFBS provides gear to increase youth participation in under-resourced areas across the country, and helps international communities establish programs when access to equipment is limited.
In times of tragedy, baseball and softball can help restore a sense of normalcy for kids. We’ve helped dozens of communities around the globe recover following catastrophic events.
PIFBS equipment grants are designed to help leagues, teams, and community organizations get the equipment needed to play baseball or softball. We average over 350 projects in the United States, and 100 projects globally each year.
Happy #OpeningDay!
You can help keep kids on the diamond while cheering on the Philadelphia Phillies this April! As part of the Phillies Phlex Phundraising Program, a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will directly support Pitch In For Baseball & Softball programming in 2023. Purchase your tickets using the link in our bio with promo code "PIFBS".
Qualifying games include:
April 10th - 12th vs. Miami Marlins
April 25th - 27th vs. Seattle Mariners
Opening Day is almost here!⚾ Enter by first pitch on Opening Day (March 30th @ 1:05 PM EST) for your chance to win an A2000 Pedroia Fit PF88 11.25" RHT glove! This glove is great for infielders with smaller hands!
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Founded in 2005, Pitch In For Baseball & Softball is a non-profit that removes equipment as a barrier to participation for kids around the world.
Winners will be notified by Friday, March 31st @ 12:00PM EST.
Good Luck!
1 in 5 families in Brazil, IN live below the federal poverty line. Which means for a family of four, the household income is below $30,000/year and forces families to make hard choices. PIFBS helps relieve some of this stress and gives kids a chance to play and be a kid.
Clay Youth Baseball League in Brazil, Indiana noticed that more kids were showing up to practice without a glove or a batting helmet to use. A PIFBS equipment grant allowed these kids not to worry. With the new equipment, they able to fully participate and the kids felt safe and more confident to play!
Find out more programs that we’ve supported at the link in our bio.
You may have recently watched Venezuela compete in the World Baseball Classic, but did you know that we have been supporting baseball and softball programs in Venezuela since 2007?
Over 400 players throughout MLB history have come from Venezuela! For this reason, Venezuelan-born players have had a massive impact on the history of the game we love.
Check out who we`ve supported at the link in our bio.
Please join us in wishing Isiah Kiner-Falefa a very Happy Birthday today!
In 2021, Isiah previously partnered with PIFBS to donate nearly $10,000 worth of equipment to high school baseball and softball players in the Dallas, Texas area. Thank you for your kindness and support.
Enjoy your birthday, Isiah!
THE NUMBERS ARE IN!
PIFBS is in full gear to support programs around the world for this upcoming spring season. In February, we supported over 6,000 kids in 17 different states! We even provided equipment to programs in Uganda and Puerto Rico as well! You can learn more about who we supported at the link in our bio.
Thinking about seeing the reigning National League Champs this April? Well, great news! You can do so while also supporting Pitch In For Baseball & Softball!
This season, we`ve partnered with the Philadelphia Phillies as part of their Phlex Phundraising Program. To catch a game and support a great cause, purchase your tickets below and use promo code "PIFBS". A portion of proceeds will directly support Pitch In For Baseball & Softball programming in 2023.
Qualifying games include the Phillies` divisional series vs. the Miami Marlins on April 10th - 12th, and when the Phillies take on reigning American League Rookie of the Year Julio Rodriguez and the Seattle Mariners on April 25th - 27th. See these teams in action at Citizens Bank Park while also helping keep kids on the diamond this Spring.
Visit the link in our bio to purchase tickets.
A HUGE thank you to Owen (South Orange, NJ) who chose to support PIFBS for his bar mitzvah project! With his love for baseball and the Chicago White Sox, Owen believes that all kids should have a chance to play. Owen`s efforts raised $500 and donated equipment!
Thank you, Owen!
PIFBS is excited to announce that the 2023 Play Ball Pittsburgh grant program is now open. A huge thanks to the Tull Family Foundation for the generous support and partnership. This special partnership will provide 20 equipment grants to groups located to groups located in the 26 Pennsylvania counties surrounding Pittsburgh. The deadline is Thursday, March 16th by 11:59pm EST.
For more information, please visit the link in our bio. https://pifbs.org/tull-family-foundation/.
Matthew (New York, NY) has been playing baseball his entire life. While playing, he has come across other leagues that do not always have the equipment they need to play. By organizing an equipment drive through PIFBS, Matt feels that this is an opportunity to level the playing field and ensure everyone has the proper gear to succeed. Thank you for supporting our mission, Matt!
You can Register Your Project at pifbs.org
Pitch In For Baseball & Softball® (PIFBS) provides new and gently used baseball and softball equipment to boys and girls in the United States and around the world who want to play ball but lack the equipment to do so. Donate today, and help support youth development through baseball and softball.
