Tull Family Foundation Equipment Grant Application

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Tull Family Foundation Equipment Grant Application

The Tull Family Foundation has generously funded a 2024 Equipment Grant Program in partnership with Pitch In For Baseball and Softball (PIFBS).

The Tull Family Foundation Equipment Grant Program is a community grant process open to all baseball and softball leagues as well as schools serving economically disadvantaged youth in the greater Pittsburgh area. The program will award 20 equipment grants (with an average allocation of over $2,000 per grantee) to area non-profits who meet the program requirements.

Once all applicants are chosen, representatives from each youth organization will work with PIFBS to identify the greatest equipment needs for their respective organizations. After equipment lists are finalized, PIFBS will secure equipment and ship directly to grantees.

Program Eligibility:

Applicants must serve economically disadvantaged children.
Applicants must be located in one of 26 eligible Pennsylvania counties (Allegheny; Armstrong; Beaver; Bedford; Blair; Butler; Cambria; Centre; Clarion; Clearfield; Crawford; Elk; Erie; Fayette; Forest; Greene; Huntingdon; Indiana; Jefferson; Lawrence; Mercer; Somerset; Venango; Warren; Washington; Westmoreland)
Impact Reports must be submitted by July 1, 2024

Tull Family Foundation 2024 Application

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Part 1: Program Information

DISCLAIMER: There are lingering supply chain and transportation issues occurring around the world. Equipment and uniforms are difficult to acquire, and backorders are expected on some items. PIFBS has taken steps to reduce these hurdles, but we still expect some issues acquiring gear. Please select Yes or No on the following options so that PIFBS can act accordingly.*

Color Substitutions*

Yes – My program can utilize unique colors (such as Royal, Navy, Scarlet, etc.) on team gear.

No – My program can only utilize neutral colors, Black, Charcoal, White, etc..

Stamp Substitutions*

Yes – My program is flexible on baseball/softball stamps (i.e. sub in Pony Baseballs for Little League Baseballs).

No – My program cannot use any baseballs/softballs stamps outside of what I request in the equipment section.

Program Name*

Program Type*

School

Little League

Other

Little League Charter Number*

Describe what type of league you are*

Are you a travel ball team?*

Are you a Baseball or Softball program?*

Baseball

Softball

Both

Program Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Shipping Address*

Same as previous

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Please select the county your league is located in*

Name of Person Filling Out Application*

First Last

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Phone*

Title Within Organization*

Secondary Contact*

First Last

*Must be affiliated with the program/school (i.e. League Official, A/D, Coach, Assistant Coach etc.)

Secondary Contact Title*

Secondary Contact Phone Number*

Secondary Contact Email*

Number of Baseball Teams*

Number of Baseball Players*

Baseball Player Age Range*

Number of Softball Teams*

Number of Softball Players*

Softball Player Age Range*

Date of First Practice*

YYYY

Date of First Game*

YYYY

What Are Your Program Colors?*

Part 2: Standard Outcomes

How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your league? Please be as detailed as possible.*

Please detail how the donation will impact your league and the families it serves*

What is the registration fee per player?*

Number of registration scholarships your league gave out last season*

How does your league publicize the availability of financial aid or other support for new or existing players (scholarship opportunities, etc.)?*

Part 3: Equipment Requests

**If your application is approved, PIFBS will cross reference your requested items with manufacturer inventory. We will do our best to provide as much equipment as possible to all approved groups. Sizing/styles could also vary due to manufacturer inventory.

Baseballs

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.

High School Game Baseballs (NFHS Stamp) – Dozen

High School Practice Baseballs (No Stamp) – Dozen

Youth Baseballs (Little League Stamp) – Dozen

Youth Baseballs (PONY Stamp) – Dozen

Youth Baseballs (Babe Ruth Stamp) – Dozen

Youth Practice Baseballs (No Stamp) – Dozen

Soft Compression Baseballs – Dozen

Vex Baseballs (Cloth Cover) – Dozen

Poly Baseballs – Dozen

Softballs

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.

12″ High School Softballs (NFHS Stamp)

Softballs 12″ (Little League/Pony Stamp)

Softballs 11″ (Little League/Pony Stamp)

12″ Soft Compression Softballs

11″ Soft Compression Softballs

Poly 12″ Softballs (Plastic)

Batting Helmets

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.

Batting Helmet with SB Facemask – T-Ball (6-6 1/2)

Batting Helmet with SB Facemask – JR (6 1/2 – 7)

Batting Helmet with SB Facemask SR (7 – 7 1/2)

Defensive Fielder’s Facemask – Youth

Defensive Fielder’s Facemask – Adult

Batting Helmet – T-Ball (6-6 1/2)

Batting Helmet – JR (6 1/2 – 7)

Batting Helmet – SR (7 – 7 1/2)

Catcher Sets

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.

EZ GEAR 2.0 CATCHERS KIT S/M Ages 5-7

EZ GEAR 2.0 CATCHERS KIT L/XL Ages 7-12

DOUBLE KNEE SHIN GUARD 12″ SHIN LENGTH

DOUBLE KNEE LEG GUARD 13.5″ SHIN LENGTH

DOUBLE KNEE LEG GUARD 14.5″ SHIN LENGTH

DOUBLE KNEE LEG GUARD 16.5″ SHIN LENGTH

Youth Baseball Catcher’s Helmet

SR. Baseball Catcher’s Helmet

Baseball Mitt 32.5″-33″ *Limited Inventory or Backordered*

Softball Mitt 32.5″-33″ *Limited Inventory or Backordered*

Catcher Mitts

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.

Baseball Catchers Mitt 31.5″

Baseball Catchers Mitt 32″-32.5″

Baseball Catchers Mitt 33″-34″

Fastpitch Catchers Mitt 32″-32.5″

Fastpitch Catchers Mitt 33″-34″

Baseball Bats

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.

T-Ball Bat Small Barrel – USA Stamp (24″-26″)

Youth Bat 2 5/8″ Barrel (est. -9oz or -10oz) – USA Stamp (27″-32″)

BBCOR Bats (-3) (30″-33″)

Softball Bats

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.

Youth Fastpitch Bat (est. -10 to -12) (27″-33″)

Sr. Softball Bat (-10) (31″-34″)

Gloves

PIFBS will include both RHT and LHT gloves. We will attempt to use a 5-to-1 split of RHT to LHT in most cases.

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.

T-Ball Glove 10-10.5″

Baseball Gloves 11″-11.5″

Baseball Gloves 12″-12.5″

Fastpitch Gloves 11″-11.5″

Fastpitch Gloves 12″-12.5″

Bags & Train Aids

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.

Player Backpacks

Team Bags

Youth Batting Tee

SR Batting Tee

Waffle Bottom Base Set

ATEC Pro Pitcher Screen

MVP L-SCREEN; 7′ X 7′ [CHAMPRO]

MVP PORTABLE SOCK SCREEN 7′ X 7′ [CHAMPRO]

MVP PORTABLE TRAINING NET WITH TZ3 TRAINING ZONE – 7′ X 7′ [CHAMPRO]

MULTI-SPORT SCREEN 8’X8′ [CHAMPRO]

Uniform Items

Please advise preferred color for belts, socks, and pants (i.e. "belts – black and red")

Please check the box beside the items your team needs.

Adult Belts

Youth Belts

Solid Game Socks – Adult

Boys’ Pants

Mens’ Pants

Girls’ Belted Pants

Women’s Belted Pants

Special Requests or Notes

Part 3: Equipment Acceptance Agreement

If your equipment grant application with PIFBS is approved, you will be responsible for the following. Please review and check each box to continue.

Inspect all equipment for safety. Recipient indemnifies PIFBS and its officers, directors, employees and volunteers from any liability or damages resulting from the use of any donated items. The decision to use an item is yours and yours alone.*

I agree

Launder all donated clothing and uniforms before they are distributed (if applicable).*

I agree

Provide PIFBS with photos of the recipient children and thank you letters from players, parents, coaches or league officials within 30 days of the receipt of the donation. By checking this box you acknowledge that you have the means to take clear, decent photos and deliver them to us. PIFBS will be using these photographs and letters to promote its charitable efforts with donors and prospective partners in a variety of mediums (i.e. social media, website, annual report). Please note that if these materials are not received, PIFBS reserves the right to deny future requests.*

I agree

Acknowledge the support of the Tull Family Foundation and PIFBS (where applicable) within all public documents, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), websites, press materials and public statements related to the program or league. Logos and sample press releases are available.*

I agree

Complete Recipient Impact Report. Please note that PIFBS reserves the right to deny future requests if this report is not completed.*

I agree