Helping kids play ball since 2005!
Pitch In For Baseball & Softball was established as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization on September 19, 2005. Our mission is to reduce barriers to play and promote positive youth development by providing equipment directly to leagues, schools, and organizations to start, continue, or expand their baseball and softball programs.
School-Based Programs
Since 2008, our School-Based Program has helped schools continue or expand their baseball and softball programs and stretch their limited budgets. Kids who participate in these programs have been shown to increase their attendance and GPA as a result of playing ball.
PIFBS currently offers School-Based programs in Philadelphia, Northern Kentucky, Minneapolis/St. Paul, and Chicago.
Domestic & International Grants
PIFBS has an application process for both domestic and international grant requests. Domestically, PIFBS gets new and gently used gear to baseball and softball programs to increase youth participation in under-resourced communities.
Internationally, PIFBS sends gear to many countries where interest in the game is growing rapidly, but access to baseball and softball equipment is limited. We help communities establish baseball and softball programs by sending them the gear they need.
Disaster Relief
In times of tragedy, baseball and softball can help to restore a sense of normalcy for children amidst the chaos. We have helped dozens of communities around the globe recover, at no cost to them, following hurricanes, tornados, or other catastrophic events.
These projects have taken place in New York and New Jersey; Joplin, Missouri; the Gulf Coast region; Japan; Houston, Texas; West Virginia; Louisiana; Puerto Rico; and the Caribbean Islands.
Targeted Programs
PIFBS works with partners to identify communities of interest and scope of project. PIFBS manages all components from program development to measuring impact based on partners’ charitable interests.
Some current partners include MLB, Little League, the MLB/MLB-PA Youth Development Foundation, and Wilson Sporting Goods.
Need an excuse for a company or family outing?! Our Yankees Suite Life experience on Friday, June 3 is offering major savings for groups of 10 or more, plus 100% of your ticket purchase supports Pitch In for Baseball & Softball! Link in bio – limited availability!
It’s #NationalBrothersDay, and baseball has a special meaning for Honduran twins, Wilfredo & Eddy. At only 9 years old, the brothers tragically lost their father, and subsequently lost interest in soccer, the sport they played with their dad. Their mom enrolled them in baseball with the Delines Minor League who received one of our equipment grants. Their coach shared that baseball “motivated them to overcome adversity, and has undoubtedly helped in their healing process.”
Team sports like baseball and softball provide mental benefits that are important to youth development. The social interaction in team sports gives kids the opportunity to make friends, improve communication, and learn how to work as part of a team. These experiences create a sense of belonging amongst their peers that improves their mental health.
One of PIFBS’ very first projects sent equipment to schools in the Philippines. Since then, PIFBS has supported programs in the Philippines nearly annually. There are thousands of children who play ball in the Philippines, many of whom have never played with authentic, safe gear. From an early age, kids in the Philippines are taught how to make gloves, bats, and baseballs from household items so that they could play ball. Whether it is on a grassroots level or through the Little League Philippines program, we love being able to support the growth of the game and seeing the joy on kids’ faces!
The Western Hills Athletic Association shared how an equipment grant from PIFBS gave their kids the chance to create community and confidence. One of their new players, Braylin J. was initially very quiet, but through the gift of play, Braylin gained confidence and became the captain of the team!
Join us on Friday, June 3 for the Suite Life at Yankees Stadium to help bring more baseball and softball programs to the greater New York area! We have a limited number of tickets available in our Yankees suite, and 100% of your ticket purchase will benefit PIFBS. Purchase now at link in bio!
Over the weekend, PIFBS traveled to Syracuse, NY for an equipment distribution with the @syracusemets! With the help of staff and volunteers, we were able to distribute equipment valued over $35,000 to 25 baseball, softball, and T-ball teams impacting 400 kids!
It is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and PIFBS is proud to support 20 AAPI countries and territories through our international equipment grant programs! We have helped bring baseball and softball to communities overseas who never had real equipment, and we’re helping grow the game in countries like Japan who love baseball but have barriers to play.
The community leaders in Louisville are working hard to grow the game of baseball in their inner cities. With the support of PIFBS, they launched a new team for 8-9yr olds that we were able to outfit with new uniforms and equipment valued over $3,000.
Todd Corbin, expert mindfulness coach to student athletes, is an avid supporter of PIFBS through his business, In the Moment. For every coaching client Todd gets, he donates a percentage of his earnings to support our mission. Thank you, Todd, for your ongoing support! #mentalhealthawareness
Practice makes perfect – and improves mental health! As skills improve during practice, children gain a sense of accomplishment which improves their self-esteem and confidence, improving their overall mental health. This reinforces the physical and mental benefits that the gift of play provides. 🎉
Source: Aspen Institute Project Play
Join us for baseball in the Bronx! The @yankees are hosting Pitch If For Baseball & Softball in one of their luxury suites on Friday, June 3rd! 100% of your ticket purchase benefits PIFBS and includes full access to the suite, food & beverage, and PIFBS swag! Group discounts available, purchase yours today using the link in our bio!
Thanks to an equipment donation from PIFBS, Eli P. was able to play baseball for the first time. His coach shared that the equipment helped Eli feel like part of the team and helped improve his social skills, in addition to learning the game and strengthening his baseball skills.
We wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible baseball & softball moms out there! 📹 @baseballism
The DeWitt family from Cincinnati, OH led two of the largest collection projects we’ve ever received, donating over 1000 pieces of equipment. Their hard work showcases how youth collection & Mitzvah projects teach kids the benefits of giving back and help us recycle gently used equipment. Thank you, Zach and Charlie, for your dedication and support!
For Cinco De Mayo, we’re celebrating the global gift of play. Last year, we gave Asociacion de Softbol Femenil y Varonil del Estado de Morelos an equipment grants to help expand the game of softball in Mexico. Prior to receiving the grant, over 80% of players did not have their own glove, but with the help of our equipment partners, we were able to provide gloves, dozens of softballs, batting helmets, softball bats, catcher’s gears, and bags.
The one day a year when baseball and Star Wars collide 🤯 Who is headed to the ballpark today to get your annual May the 4th be with you collectibles?!
Since 2018, PIFBS is proud to partner with the @brewers to benefit youth teams and leagues throughout the greater Milwaukee area. Prior to the pandemic, we donated over $70,000 worth of equipment to 180 teams impacting 3,500 kids! We look forward to continuing our partnership and expanding the game of baseball and softball in Milwaukee.
For #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we are sharing impact stories that showcase how the gift of play positively impacts youth and their mental health. Community and connection are a core component of our mental health, especially following isolation caused from the pandemic.
One of our grant recipients, Urban Youth Kings & Queens, shared how the equipment gave nearly 60 kids the opportunity to play ball for the first time and experience the peer-to-peer connection that they had missed out on. The team environment taught the kids sportsmanship, teamwork, and provided a consistent outlet for the kids to engage with their coaches and peers.
112 Countries
4,100 Programs Helped
400+ Projects Per Year
111,416 Pieces of equipment donated in 2021
60% of equipment comes from donors
1 MILLION Kids Served
Help kids around the world play ball!
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.