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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

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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.


Happy St. Patrick`s Day from all of us at Pitch In For Baseball and Softball! May your charitable spirit shine as brightly as a field of four-leaf clovers!🍀⁠

Join us in spreading the joy of the game– visit pifbs.org to learn how you can make a difference today.⁠

#stpatricksday #LuckOfTheIrish
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Please join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to our Social Media & Fundraising Intern, Sanhae! Sanhae continues to bring a positive spirit and creativity to the PIFBS team. We hope this year brings many accomplishing moments! 🎉⚾🥎 ...

We are pleased to welcome John Masotta as the newest member of our Advisory Council! John brings years of marketing and sales experience and has extensive experience in strategic planning, brand management, and customer activation. Having managed both well-known national brands such as Campbell’s & V8, as well as emerging regional brands such as Hatfield, allows for a unique perspective on the journey different brands take. In his spare time, supports his two daughters as a coach and a fan through local and travel softball. ⁠

“As the game evolves at the youth level both domestically and internationally, I’m excited about the prospect of helping more kids gain access to the equipment they need to become life-long fans of the game.” -John Masotta⁠

Welcome to the team, John!
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We are excited to announce the return of PIFBS Community Day at Citizens Bank Park! All funds raised from this event will go directly towards providing baseball and softball equipment to underprivileged youth in Philadelphia and beyond so more kids can access the game.⁠

So come out and catch the game, support a great cause, and help kids play ball in 2024. Get your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of baseball and philanthropy!⁠

📅 Date: April 20th, 2024⁠
🕒 Time: 6:05 PM⁠
📍 Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia⁠

🎟️ Tickets: $45⁠

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the link in our bio.
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🚨Volunteer Opportunity!🚨⁠

Ready to make a direct impact? Join our PIFBS Operations team on March 13th as we prepare equipment for distribution in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area. Help make a difference and be a part of the positive change!⁠

Sign up at the link in our bio!⁠

#volunteer #support #PIFBS #minneapolis #minnesota
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Calling all Savannah Bananas fans!⚾🍌 PIFBS is offering an exclusive contest to snag some tickets to see the Savannah Bananas play ball at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, September 21st!⁠

Starting now through August 31st, the top fundraiser for PIFBS will be eligible to win FOUR (4) VIB (Very Important Banana) tickets to see the Savannah Bananas play at Citizens Bank Park!⁠

Here`s how it works:⁠
1. Register Your Project at pifbs.org⁠
2. Select "Yes" to the question "Do you plan to also run a fundraiser?"⁠
3. You`ll receive an email from a PIFBS staff member for the final steps of completing your fundraising page⁠
4. Share your fundraising page link with your friends and family!⁠

Keep in mind, the fundraising page with the most amount raised will be the winner of the Savannah Bananas sweepstakes! So it`s time to go bananas and Register Your Project today!⁠

#savannah #bananas #fundraiser #playball
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Cheers to Steve, our amazing COO, on his birthday! 🎉🎂 His passion, proactiveness, and unwavering dedication behind the scenes help make sure every child has the opportunity to #playball. Here`s to another year of positive impact! Happy Birthday, Steve! 🥳🎈 ...

🚨Due to inclement weather, the PIFBS office is CLOSED today, February 13th. Our office will reopen again on Wednesday, February 14th. Stay safe today!❄️ ...


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112 Countries

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4,100 Programs Helped

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400+ Projects Per Year

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111,416 Pieces of equipment donated in 2021

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60% of equipment comes from donors


1 MILLION Kids Served


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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.