EIN 46-1856641

The Base

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
65
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Base Ball, Inc. d/b/a The Base ("The Base or The organization") is a not-for-profit organization working to shift The national mindset and re-imagine pathways to success for urban youth.
Also known as...
The Boston Astros Baseball Club
Total revenues
$3,601,318
2022
Total expenses
$3,322,174
2022
Total assets
$2,393,613
2022
Num. employees
65
2022

Program areas at The Base

Athletic & academic instructionthis is The Base's largest program, whereby 800+ boys and girls between The ages of 6 and 19 participate in year-round baseball, softball, and basketball instruction, while also having access to a range of academic and career resources, including college visits and fairs, professional days, sat prep, homework support, and life skills.
Urban sports classic:the urban classic is a multi-day tournament organized by The Base, and has evolved to include baseball, softball, and basketball. Over twenty teams and 400 players come together from all over The country for competitive tournament style play, college and career fairs, and cultural programming.
Travel teams & tournaments: a subset of Base student athletes "earn their spot" on one of 12 to 15 teams each year that participate in The Base's leagues, other local and regional leagues, as well as travel to local, regional, and national tournaments.

Who funds The Base

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater BostonDaf - Sports$270,000
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care FoundationHealth and Wellness Project$226,000
The Boston Foundation (TBF)Operating Support/annual Fund$210,500
...and 20 more grants received totalling $1,200,370

Personnel at The Base

NameTitleCompensation
Steph LewisPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Stephanie Monteiro-MerrittChief Organization Officer$116,615
Jeff PaquetteChief Financial Officer
Lori DipinaChief Program Officer
Andre JohnGeneral Manager, Basketball Andre
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for The Base

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,600,858
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$460
Total revenues$3,601,318

Form 990s for The Base

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-09-18990View PDF
2018-062019-05-14990View PDF
2017-062017-12-15990View PDF
2016-122018-03-14990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust
January 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Philanthropy Massachusetts
December 30, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
September 28, 2021
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Rowland Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Amateur sports clubsSports organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesSports
Characteristics
Receives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
150 Shirley St
Roxbury, MA 02119
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Suffolk County, MA
Website URL
thebase.org/ 
Phone
(617) 442-7700
IRS details
EIN
46-1856641
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N63: Baseball, Softball
NAICS code, primary
713990: Amateur Sports, Youth Sports, and Recreational Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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