2023 impact
35,368
$120,000
$4.3 MILLION
invested in the community
AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS
YOUTH SERVED
166+
$1,250,836
$290,000
Program partners
supported
invested in field renovations
invested in equipment and uniforms
“ I cannot thank Junior Giants enough for helping my daughter break through the walls she put up and smile again.”
Nadine S., Castroville Parent
Junior Giants
by the numbers
4,410
25,936
volunteers
players
about junior giants
Junior Giants - the flagship program of the Giants Community Fund - is a free, noncompetitive, coed baseball and softball program for youth ages 5-18.
Beyond the fundamentals of the game, youth are introduced to important lessons in health,
education, bullying prevention and character
development throughout the 8-week program.
86
leagues
99%
91%
of parents reported baseline or positive change in happiness for their child/ren.
of parents reported overall enjoyment in the program.
96%
of parents indicated Yes or Same for the amount of time their child/ren spent reading/showing interest in books.
90%
98%
of parents indicated a positive change rate in the confidence of their child/ren.
of players reported the
Same or More respect for others.
68%
87-93%
of parents indicated their child/ren always felt accepted, supported, safe & secure and embraced diversity.
of parent indicated their child/ren engaged in more physical activity.
Research Prepared By:
Brian Greenwood, Cal Poly Professor
Lena Van Duzer, Research Assistant
Special thanks to Junior Giants leadership, staff, Ambassadors & Commissioners for their assistance in data collection.
“This program has really been valuable to our afterschool program. Students are asking to borrow the equipment to show others how to play. So thank you for everything and we love it.”
-Lateshya Johnson, Martin Luther King Elementary
Junior Giants schools
by the numbers
8,837
about junior giants Schools
Junior Giants Schools is a free program designed to expand equitable access to youth baseball and softball programming through a school-based model. The Junior Giants Schools program launched in Fall 2021 and provides services and activities to children in PE and after-school programs in Northern California thanks to the financial support from the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation and Nike.
players
80
School sites
40%
of participants’ household income falls between $25k-$42.9k
ACADEMY
academy baseball and softball
by the numbers
About Academy baseball and softball
In partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and SFUSD, the Fund is proud to now offer competitive baseball and softball opportunities for youth in San Francisco. Our Academy programming aims to grow baseball and softball in San Francisco’s under-resourced communities and cultivate diversity in all aspects of the game.
558
players
64
2
8-week
seasons
coaches
Household Income
SATURDAY SPEAKER SERIES
About our speaker series
In an effort to build pathways to further diversify the sports industry, the Saturday Speaker Series educates Academy players and their families about an array of opportunities in front offices and beyond. Each Saturday, different speakers provide insights and answer questions to
assist players who may want to consider pursuing their passion as a career.
featuring:
bill schlough
jose bonilla
MATT VALDEZ
Darron nelson
Senior VP, Chief Information Officer IT Technology
San Francisco Giants
Senior Director, Int’l Operations & Baseball Administration
San Francisco Giants
Head of Talent Acquisition
San Francisco Giants
Vice President & Deputy General Counsel
San Francisco Giants
28
Rachel heit
KARL CONYERS
pete putila
jalal leach
General Manager
San Francisco Giants
Professional Scout
San Francisco Giants
Manager Live Productions
San Francisco Giants
Chief Marketing Officer
San Francisco Giants
guest speakers
ALEXIS LUSTBADER
Vice President, Guest Services
San Francisco Giants
JOAN RYAN
Media Consultant
San Francisco Giants
WILLiam carter
Client Relations & Premium Services
San Francisco Giants
case study program
by the numbers
about Case
The CASE Study Program (Careers As Sports Executives) is a program for teens who are interested in sports - and perhaps careers in sports - but who would nototherwise have the opportunity to get the training, experience and tutelage to pursue entry-level jobs in the industry.
26
total students
4
22
English learner students
Special education students
Instructors
72%
identified as having low socioeconomic status
harmon and sue burns scholars
by the numbers
10
junior giants
inducted
10
scholars
graduated
About harmon and sue burns scholars
The Harmon and Sue Burns Scholarship program aims to make college a reality for Junior Giants. Each year, 10 players entering the 8th grade are inducted into the program to receive academic and college prep support throughout
their high school careers. Upon graduation, each scholar receives $10,000 for higher education.
$100,000
awarded
$10,000/scholar
willie mays scholars
by the numbers
About Willie mays Scholars
The Willie Mays Scholars Program makes college aspirations come true for Black youth in San Francisco. The program seeks to create opportunities for youth to not only overcome racial and educational inequities, but to succeed in high school, college and beyond.
10
total high school
scholars
in the program
100% of seniors
graduated
awarded
to each scholar
$20,000
100%
reported living in difficult conditions in san francisco
70%
80%
100%
receive medi-cal
assistance
qualify for free and reduced lunch
identify as black or african american
100%
of scholars reported that they are more likely to attend college
100%
of scholars reported that they feel like they have a community of support on their educational journey
100%
of scholars reported that they feel less anxious/more confident about applying for college
100%
100%
of 2023 seniors graduated high school and enrolled in college
of scholars reported that they feel more connected to the SF giants because of the program
90%
of scholars reported that they feel confident in
paying for college
90%
of scholars reported that they have met one or more mentors that can help them throughout high school and college
americorps
by the numbers
60,000+
127
service hOURS DEDICATED
total service members
96
5
300-hour ambassadors
675-hour ambassadors
2
College corps members
12
full-time vistas
12
part-time vistas
about americorps
AmeriCorps is a network of local, state and national service programs that engages more than 80,000 Americans in intensive service each year. AmeriCorps members partner with the Giants Community Fund to serve as liaisons between the Fund’s office in San Francisco and Junior Giants leagues in underserved regions throughout Northern and Central California. AmeriCorps Associates/Ambassadors collaborate directly with their respective league organizers to ensure a high-quality program is being delivered.
fields for kids
by the numbers
about fields for kids
The Peter A. Magowan Fields for Kids program is named in honor of the former San Francisco Giants President and Managing General Partner for his decades of leadership in the Giants organization and his commitment to helping those most in need. Since 1995, the Giants Community Fund has worked with Giants players and partners, including the Good Tidings Foundation, to renovate youth baseball fields.
1,116
Junior giants
now utilize the fields
$290,000
2
fields
renovated
invested
staff
Sue Petersen, Executive Director
Paul Giuliacci, Deputy Director
Erica Cash, Executive Assistant
Accounting
Modesto Morales, Accounting Manager
Communications
Chrissy Camilleri, Senior Coordinator, Communications
Development
Carolyn Della Maggiore, Development Director
Drew Ziegler, Senior Coordinator, Development Strategy
Stephanie Klunk, Fundraising and Events Coordinator
Vivian Padilla, Development Assistant
Molly McSweeney, Fundraising and Events Intern
Programs
Nicole Catchatoorian, Program Director
Cassandra Hofman, Program Senior Manager
Bailey Rodriguez, Program Manager
Kayla Bowman, AmeriCorps Manager
Caylee Johnston, Program Coordinator
Karen Garcia, Program Assistant
AmeriCorps VISTA Members
Courtney Behn
Anamaria Beard
Kailie Hargis
Tara Legoski
Jayden Mendoza
Mikayla Padilla
Michaela Parker
Nona Rhaburn
Daniel Robinett
Justin Simmons
Stephanie Vasquez
Marc Yinger
board of directors
LEADERSHIP
BOARD MEMBERS
Brian Murphy
John Noguchi
Ylisa Sanford
Blake Sasaki
Sunny Schwartz
Janet Y. Spears
Rich Zirkel
Craig Alexander
Pam Baer
Julia Bromley
Jose Corona
Trina Dean
Nestor Fernandez
Kelly Larkan Coover
Juliet Don
Co-Chair
Lindbergh Porter, jr.
Co-CHair
Randy Winn
vice CHair
SPECIAL PARTICIPANTS
board alumni leadership council
HONORARY/
ADVISORY BOARD
Dr. Renel Brooks-Moon
Orlando Cepeda
Frank Jordan
Willie Mays
Michael Pritchard
Mimi Silbert
Board Emeritus: Isabelle Lemon and Tom Nolan
Chairman Emeritus: Rick Enos
Fund Treasurer: Lisa Pantages
Fund Secretary: Jack Bair
Shana Daum
Ron Exley
Larry Baer
Michael Crockett
Stephen W. Etter
John Feeley
John Gumas
Kathleen Dowling McDonough
Christine Pelosi
Liz Steyer