JOSH GIBSON FOUNDATION INC

What JOSH GIBSON FOUNDATION INC does

The Josh Gibson Foundation Inc is a private non-profit organization established in 1994 by Josh Gibson's surviving family members and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The foundation operates a portfolio of youth development programs that integrate academic enrichment with athletic instruction, including the Boys2Men Mentoring and Violence Prevention Program (delivered through Pittsburgh Public Schools at Langley K-8 and South Hills Middle School), a STEAM program at Pittsburgh Classical Academy for grades 6–8 (delivered with University of Pittsburgh NSBE, Dollar Bank, and Alcosan), the Josh Gibson Baseball Academy for ages 5–12, the Camp Challenge summer program, and a scholarship program administered with NEED that has awarded over $100,000 since 2006. The foundation also operates the Chuck Cooper and Josh Gibson Center for Equity and Education at Point Park University and produces the Negro Leagues Matter webinar series on Negro Leagues baseball history.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations (tiered at $50, $150, $250, $500, and $1,000), corporate grants and sponsorships, merchandise sales (including Josh Gibson MVP campaign apparel distributed via Fanatics), and event fees such as the $250 per-team Josh Gibson Negro Leagues Classic tournament registration. Major institutional funders include the DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation (which has pledged up to $2 million in matching funds), Under Armour, MLB, MLBPA, Pittsburgh Pirates, HACP, and a roster of regional foundations and healthcare sponsors. The organization runs on a small operational footprint of approximately five employees, supported by a Board of Directors chaired by Torry Rollins with Sean L. Gibson (great-grandson of Josh Gibson) serving as Executive Director.

The foundation is currently executing its most ambitious strategic initiative: the conversion of the former Boys & Girls Club of McKees Rocks into the Josh Gibson Champions Club and Sports Matter Center, a state-of-the-art facility with a Miracle Field for athletes with disabilities, educational spaces, and a cafeteria. The build-out is supported by DICK'S Foundation dollar-for-dollar matching and Under Armour, and represents the foundation's first owned, dedicated facility, materially expanding both program capacity and addressable geography within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Name

JOSH GIBSON FOUNDATION INC

Legal name

Josh Gibson Foundation Inc

Website

https://joshgibson.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Josh Gibson Foundation is a Pittsburgh-based non-profit founded in 1994 that delivers youth mentoring, STEAM education, baseball instruction, and scholarship programs to underserved children and at-risk young males in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, anchored by the legacy of Baseball Hall of Fame legend Josh Gibson.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development & Community Foundation Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Youth & Junior Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAL)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring programs
• STEAM education services
• Baseball academy programs
• Community youth development
• Scholarship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations form the primary revenue source. The foundation runs donation campaigns with specific giving levels ($50, $150, $250, $500, $1000) that fund various programs.
2. DICK'S Foundation Matching Program: The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation offers up to $2 million in matching funds for the Josh Gibson Champions Club and Sports Matter Center project.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including Josh Gibson MVP campaign t-shirts, merchandise items, and educational materials.
4. Event Revenue: Registration fees for events such as the Josh Gibson Negro Leagues Classic tournament ($250 per team).
5. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorships and partnership funding from organizations including DICK'S Sporting Goods, Under Armour, and other corporate partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Josh Gibson Foundation runs a portfolio of community-based youth development programs including the Boys2Men Mentoring and Violence Prevention Program, STEAM education for grades 6-8, the Josh Gibson Baseball Academy (ages 5-12), a Camp Challenge summer program, scholarship funding through NEED, the Chuck Cooper and Josh Gibson Center for Equity and Education at Point Park University, and the Negro Leagues Matter webinar series. The organization also funds facility development with the planned Josh Gibson Champions Club and Sports Matter Center in McKees Rocks, PA, supported by up to $2 million in matching funds from the DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation. Operations are funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, grants, program fees, and branded merchandise sales.

Product overview

The Josh Gibson Foundation is a non-profit youth development organization established in 1994 that offers a diverse portfolio of academic and athletic programs. The foundation's offerings include youth mentoring programs (Boys2Men), STEAM education initiatives, summer camps (Camp Challenge), baseball academies, scholarship programs, and the Negro Leagues Matter webinar series. The foundation is also developing the Josh Gibson Champions Club and Sports Matter Center in McKees Rocks, and hosts annual events including the Josh Gibson Negro Leagues Classic tournament and a gala. The organization operates from a programs-based model rather than a unified technology product, serving youth in the Pittsburgh area through educational, athletic, and community support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Josh Gibson Champions Club and Sports Matter Center: A state-of-the-art sports facility being developed in McKees Rocks, PA, featuring a Miracle Field and cafeteria for youth athletics and community programs.
• Josh Gibson Baseball Academy
• Negro Leagues Matter
• Boys2Men Mentoring Program
• Chuck Cooper and Josh Gibson Center for Equity and Education

Products and services

• Boys2Men Mentoring and Violence Prevention Program A mentoring program connecting at-risk young males in Pittsburgh with mentors who build confidence, leadership skills, and positive life paths through one-on-one relationships and group support; delivered at Pittsburgh Public Schools sites including Langley K-8 and South Hills Middle School.
• STEAM Program A science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics program providing hands-on learning opportunities for boys in grades 6-8 at Pittsburgh Classical Academy, delivered with partners including University of Pittsburgh NSBE, Dollar Bank, and Alcosan.
• Camp Challenge – Ozanam Summer Basketball League and Summer Learning A 6-week summer camp combining athletic development with academic achievement, offered Monday-Friday 9am-4pm at Ammon Rec Center in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh Park and Recreation at $150 per child.
• Internship Program An internship in which participants work with the Executive Director and Grant Consultant to assist in designing and delivering core foundation programs, evaluating outcomes, and supporting grant applications.
• Scholarship Program A scholarship program in partnership with the Negro Educational Emergency Drive (NEED) that has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships since 2006 to support academic achievement and higher education access.
• The Chuck Cooper and Josh Gibson Center for Equity and Education A center hosted at Point Park University that creates equity and opportunities in education and employment for youth and families from communities of color through workshops, mentoring, and connections with community, business, and faculty leaders.
• Josh Gibson Baseball Academy A baseball instruction program for children ages 5 to 12 with structured leagues including Rookie Ball (ages 5-8) and Little League (ages 9-12), focusing on core baseball skills and athletic development.
• Negro Leagues Matter Webinars An ongoing webinar series featuring presentations by top baseball historians, researchers, and award-winning authors on Negro League baseball history; delivered virtually via Zoom to national and international audiences.
• Donations / Philanthropy Program Donation program supporting foundation programs with tiered giving levels ($50, $150, $250, $500, $1000) tied to specific programmatic outcomes such as educational field trips, STEAM kits, summer camp sponsorship, and mentoring support.
• Josh Gibson Champions Club and Sports Matter Center A planned state-of-the-art sports facility in McKees Rocks, PA, featuring baseball facilities, a Miracle Field for athletes with disabilities, educational spaces, and mentorship programs; being developed by the foundation in partnership with DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and Under Armour.
• Josh Gibson Negro Leagues Classic Tournament An annual youth baseball tournament held at Josh Gibson Field in Pittsburgh's historic Hill District, presented by the Housing Authority of Pittsburgh; teams from around the country participate at a $250 per-team registration fee.
• Josh Gibson Foundation Branded Merchandise Officially licensed branded merchandise sold via the foundation's online storefront (Fanatics-licensed), including Josh Gibson MVP campaign t-shirts, the 'Unlucky 21' book, and 'The Legend Behind the Plate' documentary DVD.
• 20th Anniversary Gala (G.I.B.S.O.N. Awards) An annual gala event honoring individuals making an impact through G.I.B.S.O.N. awards in Government, Civil Service, Business, Sports, Community Service, and Education, with sponsorship opportunities for corporate and community partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $100,000 in scholarships awarded since 2006
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and major.

• Pittsburgh Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pittsburgh Public Schools to deliver the Boys2Men Mentoring Program at Langley K-8 and South Hills Middle School, and the STEAM program at Pittsburgh Classical Academy for grades 6-8.
• Point Park UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to the Chuck Cooper and Josh Gibson Center for Equity and Education, which seeks to create equity and opportunities in education and employment for youth and families from communities of color. The center offers workshops, college mentors, and connections with community and business leaders.
• University of Pittsburgh - National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Pittsburgh NSBE to deliver STEAM programming, providing technical expertise and mentorship for students in the program.
• Dollar BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting the STEAM program through financial contributions and volunteer support.
• AlcosansupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting STEAM programming initiatives.
• Rooney Sports & Entertainment GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor and partner supporting foundation initiatives.
• MLB Players Association (MLBPA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor League Baseball Players Association partnership supporting foundation programs and initiatives.
• Pittsburgh PiratesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial MLB team partnership supporting foundation programs and youth baseball initiatives.
• MLBmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor League Baseball partnership supporting Negro Leagues preservation and youth baseball development.
• Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHACP is the presenting sponsor of the Josh Gibson Youth Negro Leagues Classic and supports the Josh Gibson Baseball Academy and Summer Camp Challenge programs.
• Negro Educational Emergency Drive (NEED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver the scholarship program, which has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships since 2006.
• City of Pittsburgh Park and RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver the 6-week Summer Camp Challenge at Ammon Rec Center, combining athletic development with academic achievement.
• Pittsburgh Hardball AcademycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner providing baseball instruction for the Josh Gibson Baseball Academy, focusing on athletic development.
• Boys and Girls Club of Western PAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting youth development programs.
• Allegheny Health NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting foundation initiatives.
• Players AlliancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaseball players organization partnership supporting foundation initiatives.
• FanaticssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial licensed merchandise partner for Josh Gibson Foundation branded products.
• Alpha Phi AlphasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric Black fraternity partnership supporting foundation initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Rob Manfred Jr. Foundation / Pitch In For Baseball: A smaller nonprofit that collects and distributes baseball equipment to underserved youth programs. Comparable niche focus on expanding youth baseball access, though it lacks the Josh Gibson Foundation's heritage-preservation and mentoring components.
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Educational Foundation: A historically Black Greek-letter organization with educational programming, scholarships, and youth development initiatives. The Josh Gibson Foundation has a direct partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha and the two share target demographics and scholarship-driven impact models.

Direct peers

• Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation: A youth development nonprofit founded in honor of a baseball legend, operating programs like Badges for Baseball that combine athletics with mentoring for at-risk youth. Directly comparable in mission, baseball heritage, and youth-mentoring model.
• MLB Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI): MLB's flagship youth baseball program designed to increase participation and leadership development among underserved youth. Closely comparable in youth baseball instruction, tournament structure, and MLB-aligned sponsorship model.
• The Players Alliance: A nonprofit of current and former MLB players focused on increasing Black participation in baseball and supporting Black communities. The Josh Gibson Foundation is a listed partner, and the organizations share youth-baseball development and racial-equity missions.
• Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: A Kansas City-based nonprofit preserving and celebrating Negro Leagues history through exhibits, education, and programming. Directly comparable in heritage-preservation mission, educational programming, and community outreach focus.

Broad incumbents

• Police Athletic League (PAL): A national youth-development nonprofit offering sports, education, and mentoring programs to underserved youth. Comparable in combining athletic instruction with mentoring and academic support, but operates at national scale and broader scope.
• Boys & Girls Club of America: The dominant national youth-development nonprofit operating club-based programs in education, athletics, and mentoring. Directly comparable youth-segment focus, but operates at massive national scale with broader programming than the Josh Gibson Foundation.
• YMCA of the USA: The largest national youth-serving nonprofit offering youth sports, mentoring, and after-school programming. The Josh Gibson Foundation's planned Champions Club echoes the YMCA's community-facility model, making it a broad comparable for organizational structure and youth-program breadth.
• National Urban League: A historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization delivering education, workforce, and youth programs in Black communities. Comparable in equity-focused mission and multi-program youth services, but at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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