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EIN 52-0973067

The Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Baltimore
State
Maryland
Year formed
1973
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
The Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation, Inc. perpetuates the historic legacy of Babe Ruth, Baltimore's Orioles and Colts, and local and regional sports through education. The foundation educates the public about the contributions of Babe Ruth and chronicles the history of Baltimore's Orioles and Colts, the Negro leagues, and area colleges and universities. In fiscal year 2022, The museum received 15,758 visitors of which 18 educational tours took place.
Total revenues
$80,315
2023
Total expenses
$539,162
2023
Total assets
$4,062,080
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at The Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation

Education of public about contributions of Babe Ruth and chronicle history of baltimore's orioles and colts, The negro leagues and area colleges and universities. In fiscal year 2022, 15,758 visitors attended The museum. Of that number 18 educational tours were given consisting of 441 people. These educational programs featured The life and times of Babe Ruth as well as The history of The star spangled banner in sports.

Who funds The Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
France-Merrick FoundationGrants Are To Be Used in Accordance With the Established Purpose of the Recipient Organization.$45,000
Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF)General Support and Various Projects$7,500
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$5

Personnel at The Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Scott MattinglyChief Financial Officer
Shawn M. HerneExecutive Director$73,930
Edward MeerholzSpecial Projects Coordinator
Katie DickDirector of External Affairs
Steven SchlerfRetail Manager
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for The Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$133,024
Program services$168,809
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,000
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-310,817
Net income from fundraising events$24,478
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$63,821
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$80,315

Form 990s for The Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-13990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-12990View PDF
2020-092021-09-03990View PDF
2019-092020-10-16990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
September 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from France-Merrick Foundation
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF)
October 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
216 Emory St
Baltimore, MD 21230
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
County
Baltimore City, MD
Website URL
baberuthmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(410) 727-1539
IRS details
EIN
52-0973067
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1973
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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