What Casey's Clubhouse does

Casey's Clubhouse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization (EIN: 27-1981498) founded in 2011 by three-time MLB All-Star Sean Casey in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, delivering adaptive sports and life-skill programming for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. The organization serves approximately 1,100 participants annually from more than 70 zip codes across Western Pennsylvania through a portfolio that includes Minor Leagues (ages 5+) and Major Leagues (ages 16+) adaptive baseball, Little Sluggers (ages 3-5), the Next Inning job-training concession program, a Strength Team partnership with Teleo Performance, a Travel Team playing tournaments at venues such as the Ripken Experience, Cooperstown, Field of Dreams, and Wrigley, plus camps, specialty combines, and a partnership with Tickets for Kids Charities. Service delivery is grounded in an MVP (Most Valuable Partner) volunteer buddy system that pairs each athlete one-on-one with a community volunteer during gameplay, alongside volunteer coaching and job-coaching roles.

The organization operates from two locations — an office at 1023 Paxton Dr, Bethel Park and its program facility at Boyce Mayview Park in Upper St. Clair — and runs on a paid staff of 1-10 supplemented by hundreds of volunteers. It carries Charity Navigator's Four-Star Rating and 2024 Top Rated Award, and is supported by a documented revenue mix of individual donations (via Venmo, PayPal, mailed checks, monthly giving, Donor Advised Funds), corporate sponsorships with tiered benefits up to $10,000 (Title Sponsor), foundation and government grants (e.g., HDR Foundation $25,750), token program registration fees ($35/season, $10/camp) intentionally subsidized for accessibility, and signature annual fundraising events including Rock the Clubhouse, the Sean Casey Golf Classic, the David Alan Fashion Show, and Run for a Reason in partnership with the Pittsburgh Marathon. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations are coordinated via the SportsYou app, Handbid for auction events, Amazon Wish List for in-kind drives, and standard website infrastructure.

Leadership comprises President and Founder Sean Casey (former MLB first baseman and current MLB Network analyst), Executive Director Tim Gebhart (special education background, prior Ripken Baseball and U.S. State Department Sports Envoy experience), Director of Operations Lisa Carlisle (occupational therapy background), and Director of Fundraising Heather Dennis (21 years of county casework). The mascot 'Case the Buffalo' serves as a community symbol with stated values of Character, Attitude, Selflessness, Enthusiasm, and Yourself.

Name

Casey's Clubhouse

Legal name

Casey's Clubhouse

Website

https://caseysclubhouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Casey's Clubhouse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 by MLB All-Star Sean Casey that delivers adaptive baseball, job-training, and community programs to approximately 1,100 individuals with disabilities annually across Western Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports and Disability Community Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur & Grassroots Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAH), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Adaptive baseball programs
• Disability sports services
• Inclusive youth programs
• Community nonprofit services
• Adaptive recreational programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethel Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals, families, and community members through various channels including monthly giving, one-time gifts, Venmo, PayPal, and mailed checks. Also includes legacy donations and Donor Advised Fund contributions.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual sponsorships from businesses at various levels (Title Sponsor, Sponsor Table, Bar Sponsor). Sponsors receive logo placement, event recognition, volunteer shirt branding, and social media shout-outs. The 'Hit for the Cycle' program offers $1,000/year sponsorship with nameplate on stadium seat.
3. Government and Foundation Grants: Grant funding from foundations such as the HDR Foundation ($25,750 for Stock the Shed equipment initiative). The organization is a registered 501c3 with EIN 27-1981498, enabling access to charitable grant funding.
4. Program Registration Fees: Modest registration fees for baseball programs ($35 per season), camps ($10), and specialty programs. Scholarships available to ensure accessibility. Fees represent a small portion of actual program costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Casey's Clubhouse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides adaptive baseball leagues (Minor Leagues for ages 5+, Major Leagues for ages 16+), job training (The Next Inning), early-childhood camp (Little Sluggers for ages 3-5), strength and conditioning (Strength Team), travel tournaments, and specialty camps for individuals with disabilities in Western Pennsylvania. Programs are delivered on-site at its Boyce Mayview Park facility using an MVP volunteer buddy system and are funded through donations, sponsorships, grants, and modest registration fees.

Product overview

Casey's Clubhouse operates as a multi-program nonprofit organization offering adaptive sports and recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. The core programming consists of baseball leagues (Minor Leagues for ages 5+ and Major Leagues for ages 16+) that form the foundation, supplemented by complementary programs including The Next Inning job training, Little Sluggers early childhood camp, Strength Team conditioning, and Travel Team tournaments. Beyond baseball, the organization provides Football + Cheer Camp, Wild Things Minor League Experience combines, and Tickets for Kids partnerships. The organization engages volunteers through MVP buddy matching, coaching, job coaching, and group volunteer opportunities. Fundraising is supported through signature events including Rock the Clubhouse, Run for a Reason, Sean Casey Golf Classic, and David Alan Fashion Show. The mascot Case the Buffalo serves as a symbol of resilience and community values (C.A.S.E.Y.: Character, Attitude, Selflessness, Enthusiasm, Yourself).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Minor Leagues Inclusive baseball program for athletes with disabilities starting at age 5, using a buddy system where each athlete is paired with an MVP volunteer; every player bats, scores, and contributes in 1-hour/2-inning games.
• Major Leagues Advanced baseball program for athletes age 16 and older with 75-minute/4-inning games, multiple positions, and instruction in rules, strategy, and game flow.
• The Next Inning Job training and life-skills program offering paid on-the-job training in concessions, announcing, field operations, and merchandise for participants age 16 and older.
• Little Sluggers Early-childhood pilot camp for ages 3-5 and their parents featuring play-based activities developed by physical, occupational, and speech therapists to build strength, coordination, and balance.
• Clubhouse Strength Team Off-season 8-week strength and conditioning program (formerly Muscles for Miracles) delivered in partnership with Teleo Performance for athletes age 12 and older, focused on injury prevention and baseball-specific skills.
• Travel Team Travel baseball program enabling athletes to represent Casey's Clubhouse at tournaments and combines at partner venues including Ripken Experience, Cooperstown, Field of Dreams, Wrigley Field, and professional stadiums.
• Spring Training Camp Pre-season baseball camp for Major and Minor League athletes covering ground balls, throwing mechanics, hitting, and positive team-member principles; campers receive an MLB team jersey.
• Football + Cheer Camp One-day camp where athletes learn football skills and cheer routines with Upper St. Clair High School football players and cheerleaders acting as coaches and mentors.
• Wild Things Minor League Experience Combine program in partnership with Washington Wild Things at EQT Stadium, offering a minor league combine experience with skills drills, a combine t-shirt, lunch, and Wild Things game tickets.
• Tickets for Kids Partnership Program distributing donated tickets for sporting events, concerts, museums, and family attractions to Casey's Clubhouse athletes and their families via the Tickets for Kids Charities partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,100+ participants served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and major.

• Tickets for Kids CharitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide donated tickets for sporting events, concerts, museums, and family attractions to Casey's Clubhouse athletes and their families. Tickets distributed through a grant-based request system managed by Casey's Clubhouse staff.
• Nuxhall FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership through the annual Miracle Series, bringing together athletes from Casey's Clubhouse (Pittsburgh) and Joe Nuxhall Miracle League (Cincinnati). Includes reciprocal travel games, joint tournaments, and shared experiences for athletes with disabilities from both regions.
• Always B SmilingsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to expand inclusive racing opportunities through the Pittsburgh Marathon adaptive stroller relay team. 8 athletes from each organization participate in 5K and marathon events, with funds shared between both nonprofits.
• Washington Wild ThingssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for annual Wild Things Combine at EQT Stadium, where Casey's Clubhouse athletes participate in minor league baseball skills combine and receive tickets to Wild Things games.
• Teleo PerformancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Casey's Clubhouse Strength Team (formerly Muscles for Miracles) - an 8-week off-season strength and conditioning program. Teleo provides certified trainers, facility, and programming while Casey's Clubhouse provides participants.
• Upper St. Clair Football and Cheer ProgramssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Football + Cheer Camp partnership where USC high school football players and cheerleaders serve as camp coaches and mentors for Casey's Clubhouse athletes.
• Eddie VeddermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNotable sponsor and supporter of Casey's Clubhouse, contributing through signed memorabilia for fundraising auctions and personal endorsement of the organization's mission.
• P3R (Pittsburgh Marathon)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership through Run for a Reason program, providing race entry slots and fundraising platform for Casey's Clubhouse adaptive athletes and volunteers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Miracle League: National nonprofit operating a network of adaptive baseball leagues for individuals with disabilities on rubberized fields. Closest direct comparator to Casey's Clubhouse's Minor/Major League structure and MVP buddy system.
• Adaptive Sports Foundation: Nonprofit providing year-round adaptive sports and recreational programming in the Northeast U.S., with similar mix of instruction, equipment support, and community events for individuals with disabilities.
• Joe Nuxhall Miracle League: Cincinnati-based adaptive baseball nonprofit explicitly partnered with Casey's Clubhouse through the annual Miracle Series. Operates the same model of buddy-supported baseball for individuals with disabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization offering sports, enrichment, and life-skills programming in community-based club settings. Operates a structurally similar multi-program nonprofit with corporate sponsorship and volunteer-driven delivery.
• Easterseals: Large national disability services nonprofit offering recreational, vocational, and therapeutic programming. Comparable in mission scope (disability inclusion and life-skills building) but operates as a multi-service incumbent rather than a sports-focused nonprofit.
• Special Olympics: Massive global organization offering year-round sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Overlaps heavily with Casey's Clubhouse's mission of inclusive athletic participation for people with disabilities.
• Move United (formerly Disabled Sports USA): National umbrella organization coordinating community-based adaptive sports programs across the U.S. Provides the broader ecosystem of disability sports programming that Casey's Clubhouse operates within at the local level.
• Challenger Baseball (Little League): Little League's adaptive baseball division providing modified game play for children with disabilities. Operates as part of a much larger national umbrella organization but addresses the same core participant use case as Casey's Clubhouse.

Regional players

• National Wheelchair Basketball Association: Governing body for wheelchair basketball in the U.S., offering competitive adaptive team sports for individuals with disabilities. Comparable in providing structured competitive leagues and tournament experiences, though focused on a different sport.

Emerging players

• KultureCity: National nonprofit focused on sensory accessibility and inclusion for individuals with disabilities, partnering with sports venues and teams. Comparable in disability-inclusion mission and corporate partnership model, though not sports-program operating.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@caseysclub21
• Instagraminstagram.com/casethebuffalo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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