What The Miracle League does

The Miracle League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2000 in Conyers, Georgia, that operates adaptive baseball leagues for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. The organization's core product is its network of custom-designed rubberized turf fields, which provide a smooth, cushioned playing surface that allows participants who use wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, or other mobility devices to bat, run the bases, and field without the accessibility barriers of grass or standard dirt diamonds. Each field is engineered specifically to enable safe, full participation regardless of physical ability, addressing an otherwise underserved segment of youth and adult amateur baseball.

The organization operates through a distributed chapter model, with 350+ local Miracle League affiliates in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Australia. The national body coordinates program standards, flagship events (including the All-Star Game series inaugurated in Houston in 2017 and scheduled for Frisco, Texas in 2026), and strategic partnerships, while local chapters handle league operations, registration, community fundraising, and field operations. Adjacent products include inclusive playground equipment developed in partnership with Landscape Structures (LSI) since 2015 and branded merchandise. Cumulatively, the network has served more than 450,000 people.

The business model is a diversified non-profit revenue stack: individual donations ranging from $5 to $500+, corporate sponsorships, event-based fundraising (single events have raised on the order of $37,000), and merchandise sales. The customer base spans participating families, donors, volunteers, and corporate partners, with broad geographic and demographic diversification across the chapter network. Local chapters operate as semi-autonomous fundraisers and program operators, while the national organization captures revenue from signature events, national sponsorships, and product partnerships.

Name

The Miracle League

Legal name

The Miracle League

Website

https://miracleleague.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Miracle League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 2000, that operates adaptive baseball leagues for children and adults with disabilities. It serves 450,000+ participants through 350+ local chapters across the US, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Australia using custom rubberized turf fields.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports Programs

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Adaptive baseball programs
• Accessible sports facilities
• Nonprofit disability services
• Inclusive recreational leagues
• Wheelchair accessible fields

Headquarters

HQ city

Conyers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and organizations. The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Donations range from $5 to $500+ and can be one-time or monthly recurring.
2. Merchandise Sales: Webstore selling branded gear including apparel. The Miracle League receives a portion of proceeds from every item purchased.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Partnerships with national, international, and community sponsors who support local leagues and the organization.
4. Event Fundraising: Events like All-Star Games that may include sponsorship to cover family costs and generate revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Miracle League provides an adaptive baseball program for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities, delivered on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that are wheelchair-accessible and free of physical barriers. Programming is powered by a volunteer "buddy" system that pairs every player with one-on-one support so they can bat, run bases, and field independently. The national nonprofit licenses its program and field design to more than 350 local chapters that operate seasonal leagues, with supplementary offerings including inclusive playgrounds, All-Star Games, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

The Miracle League offers a unified program of adaptive baseball leagues and accessible sports facilities for children and adults with disabilities. The core offering consists of the Miracle League Baseball Program with buddy-assisted gameplay on specially designed rubberized turf fields, complemented by inclusive playground equipment. The organization operates through a network of 350+ local chapters that use association membership resources including starter kits, construction manuals, and consulting services. Additional offerings include official merchandise through the Gear Webstore and Member Gear Store, national All-Star Game events, and a league locator service to connect families with local chapters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Miracle League Adaptive Baseball Program Seasonal adaptive baseball league for children and adults with physical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities, played on wheelchair-accessible rubberized turf fields with a one-on-one volunteer "buddy" assigned to each player. Designed to give every player the experience of batting, baserunning, and fielding regardless of mobility level.
• Barrier-Free Rubberized Turf Field Custom-designed accessible baseball field featuring a flat, rubberized turf surface, wheelchair-accessible dugouts, and barrier-free basepaths that allow wheelchairs, walkers, and mobility aids to traverse the playing area safely.
• Inclusive Playgrounds Fully accessible playground installations designed for children of all abilities, complementary to the adaptive baseball field and intended to provide year-round inclusive play opportunities for the surrounding community.
• All-Star Games National multi-game event series that brings select players from across the chapter network together for high-visibility games in major professional baseball venues, providing a marquee experience for participants and a fundraising platform for the organization.
• Chapter Starter Kit Turnkey package provided to communities seeking to launch a local Miracle League chapter, including the field design specifications, operational playbook, branding guidelines, and onboarding support needed to stand up a new league.
• Association Membership Membership program that formally affiliates local chapters and individual supporters with the national Miracle League organization, providing access to the brand, program standards, and national network.
• Member Gear Webstore Online store selling Miracle League and All-Star branded apparel and accessories, with revenue supporting the organization's mission and providing visible brand merchandise to players, families, and supporters.
• League Locator Online directory service that helps families find the nearest Miracle League chapter by geographic area, supporting enrollment into the adaptive baseball program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 450,000+ children and adults with disabilities have been served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Landscape Structures (LSI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Official playground partner of The Miracle League. LSI provides inclusive playground designs and equipment. Through the partnership, LSI has witnessed firsthand how the partnership has transformed communities and informed efforts to bring new inclusive product designs to children of all abilities.
• Wells FargomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteers serve as 'buddies' at games, assisting players. Wells Fargo recognized volunteer George Baskerville with a 2016 Volunteer Service Award and a $10,000 grant to The Miracle League of Richmond for adaptive restroom facilities.
• YMCA of Greater HoustonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of the inaugural 2017 All-Star Weekend in Houston. The Miracle League complex and program in Houston serves as a national showcase with first-class amenities, complex, programs, and staff.
• MLB (Individual Clubs)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndividual MLB clubs support local Miracle League leagues in their communities and participate in All-Star Weekend events.
• Sean Casey ('The Mayor')minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFormer MLB All-Star (Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox) and MLB Network broadcaster who advocates for The Miracle League.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF): Nonprofit providing grants, adaptive sports equipment, and programs to people with physical disabilities. Comparable donor-funded adaptive-sports nonprofit serving similar populations, though focused on equipment access and broader sport coverage.
• Best Buddies International: Nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including inclusive sports and friendship programs. Comparable mission and donor constituency targeting families affected by disability.
• Easterseals: Large national disability-services nonprofit network providing recreational, therapeutic, and community programs including adaptive sports. Comparable donor-funded model serving similar populations and competing for philanthropic attention.
• Move United: National nonprofit umbrella for adaptive sports organizations across the US, providing grants, training, and advocacy. Comparable as a federally-aligned adaptive-sports network serving similar athlete populations and competing for overlapping donor dollars.
• Special Olympics: Global nonprofit providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Direct overlap with Miracle League's disability-sports mission and donor base, though operating at vastly larger scale across many sports.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth-development nonprofit with a local-chapter model (4,000+ clubs) closely analogous to Miracle League's 350+ chapter network. Comparable community-based, youth-sports-and-recreation delivery model.

Emerging players

• National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA): Governing body for wheelchair basketball in the US with a member-team model analogous to Miracle League's chapter model. Comparable adaptive-sports governance structure serving athletes with disabilities through a national network of local programs.

Others

• Miracle Recreation Equipment Company: Manufacturer and supplier of inclusive playground and recreation equipment. Adjacent/ecosystem player rather than direct competitor — relevant because Miracle League's playground partner Landscape Structures (LSI) operates in this space and Miracle League fields require specialized infrastructure.
• USA Baseball — Disabled Baseball Programs: National governing body for baseball in the US, which oversees developmental and adaptive baseball initiatives. Relevant ecosystem player because of MLB ties and potential alignment/coverage of Miracle League's adaptive baseball programming.

Direct peers

• Little League Baseball — Challenger Division: Little League's adaptive baseball division for children with physical and intellectual disabilities. Most direct head-to-head competitor in adaptive baseball, leveraging Little League's massive existing infrastructure and brand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/The-Miracle-League-128123026266
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-miracle-league

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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