2023 Giants Community Fund Impact Report

our mission

The Giants Community Fund uses baseball and softball to promote HEALTH, EDUCATION and CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT to propel youth in underserved regions to

be positive forces in their communities.

Sue Petersen

Executive Director

Giants Community Fund

A Letter from our Executive Director

Friends of the Fund,

As we reflect on the past season, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your support of the Giants Community Fund. I am thrilled to share that the Fund has achieved a new milestone. Through our direct service programs - including Junior Giants, Junior Giants Schools and Academy Baseball and Softball - the Fund now serves over 35,000 youth annually.

We have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of sports in the lives of the youth we serve. From providing access to quality programs to offering scholarship opportunities, our efforts have empowered thousands of children to develop critical life skills, build strong character and pursue their dreams.

As we look to 2024, we are excited to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Junior Giants Program. It promises to be a year filled with reflection and inspiration.

Your partnership has been instrumental in helping us create a brighter future for our youth for the last three decades. Together, we are making an impact - and there is truly nothing like it.

With sincere gratitude,

2023 impact

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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

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ACADEMY

“ 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.

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

School sites

40%

of participants’ household income falls between $25k-$42.9k

ACADEMY

“ i like that i get to practice a lot and try out pitching. we get to meet new people, try new playing positions and be active.”

-Hayden, Softball Team Abbott

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

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

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

“I liked the jobs that sports provide and being in a community where people will help you with anything.”

-Jose Real, Mission High School, 2023

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.

total students

English learner students

Special education students

Instructors

Kalen Bigger, San Francisco Giants
Andy Blackburn, Chicago Cubs
Karl Conyers, San Francisco Giants
Stephanie Dubin Combo, San Jose Sharks
Theo Epstein, MLB
Erica George, Oakland A’s
Yeshayah Goldfarb, San Francisco Giants
Julian Green, Chicago Cubs
Scott Harris, Detroit Tigers
Donna Huynh, Golden State Warriors
Meghan Jones, Chicago Cubs
Chelsea Marroquin, San Francisco 49ers
Zack Minasian, San Francisco Giants
Darron Nelson, San Francisco Giants
Javier Padilla, San Francisco Giants
Justin Prettyman, San Francisco 49ers

72%

identified as having low socioeconomic status

“In my 7th summer of Junior Giants, I won the Harmon & Sue Burns scholarship, recognizing my outstanding academic achievement, sportsmanship and community service. This was life-changing for me, because not only did it allow me to afford college, it also gave me resources that I, an incoming first-generation college student, am so lucky to have.”

-Micheline Ma, Milpitas League

harmon and sue burns scholars

by the numbers

junior giants

inducted

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

“Through the Willie Mays Scholars Program, I have learned about the potential I have to achieve the goals that I set and that I am capable of going to college and being successful in whatever career path I choose.”

-Selam Aklilu, 11th Grade

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.

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%

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

"I SERVE BECAUSE I BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE ORGANIZED SPORTS. i GOT TO WITNESS THE IMPACT THAT THE JUNIOR GIANTS PROGRAM HAS ON PLAYERS AND IT IS TRULY AMAZING.

MY FAVORITE PART OF MY AMERICORPS TERM WAS GETTING TO KNOW THE PLAYERS, FAMILIES AND COACHES. IT’S A GREAT WAY TO CONNECT AND MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY!"

-Kendyl Pizl, Lathrop Ambassador

americorps

by the numbers

60,000+

127

service hOURS DEDICATED

total service members

300-hour ambassadors

675-hour ambassadors

College corps members

full-time vistas

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

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

Giants Community Fund

24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107

communityfund@sfgiants.com