Miracle League of Plymouth

What Miracle League of Plymouth does

Miracle League of Plymouth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, providing adaptive baseball programs for children, teens, and adults with mental and physical disabilities. Its core asset is Bilkie Family Field at 357 Theodore Street — a custom-designed rubberized turf field engineered to accommodate wheelchairs and other medical devices — which serves as the sole venue for all league activities. The organization serves more than 300 families and engages more than 3,000 volunteers each year across three age-based divisions: Rookie (ages 5-12), Minor (ages 13-18), and Major (ages 19+). Each athlete registers for $75 per season, which includes a personalized team jersey and hat, and plays eight games per season; the fall schedule alone comprises 72 contests, with Saturday/Sunday weekend slots and Thursday evening Major Division games under newly installed field lights.

The business model combines three revenue streams: tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations, corporate sponsorships at tiered price points ranging from $100 digital displays to $2,500 Volunteer HQ sponsorship, and per-athlete registration fees with financial assistance available. Donations are also accepted via an Amazon Wishlist for in-kind supplies. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: families and volunteers are recruited through word-of-mouth, local outreach, and seasonal community events such as the annual 15th Birthday Luau and Wiffle Ball Tournament. A recent capital campaign for field resurfacing was anchored by three Grand Slam donors at $25,000+ each (the Bilkie Family, Mark & Patty Malcolm, and the Donaldson Family), with additional support from Triple-tier donors including Building Bridges Therapy Center, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, and Core Value Construction.

Governance rests with a volunteer board of directors. The organization was founded by Deb Madonna, Bob Bilkie, and Shari Bilkie; Mark Madonna (Deb's son) currently serves as President following the recent succession, while Stacey Diefenbach serves as Executive Director. Other operational roles include an Operations Manager, Event Coordinator, and seasonal staff. Volunteer pipelines are maintained through Eastern Michigan University and the University of Detroit Jesuit. The technology footprint is intentionally minimal — a Wix-based website, SignUpGenius volunteer registration, and standard social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube) — consistent with a community-service nonprofit whose core deliverable is in-person programming rather than a software platform.

Name

Miracle League of Plymouth

Legal name

Miracle League of Plymouth

Website

https://miracleleagueofplymouth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Miracle League of Plymouth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 that runs adaptive baseball programs for athletes with mental and physical disabilities ages 5 through adult at the accessible Bilkie Family Field in Plymouth, Michigan, serving 300+ families and 3,000+ volunteers annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports Programs

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAH

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKADAM

Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Event & Tournament Organizers (Tours, Championships, Meets)

Keywords

• Adaptive baseball programs
• Disability recreation services
• Nonprofit sports league
• Accessible athletic facilities
• Youth adaptive athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth, Michigan

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: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting the nonprofit mission. Donors can contribute via the website or by check mailed to the organization.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at various levels (Digital Display $100, Playbook ads $125-$500, Dugout Banners $500, Fence Banners $1,000, Volunteer HQ Sponsor $2,500) providing visibility to athletes, families, volunteers, and visitors.
3. Registration Fees: $75 per athlete registration fee covering the season, including a personalized team jersey and hat. Financial assistance available upon request.
4. Supply Donations: Amazon Wishlist program allowing donors to contribute needed supplies instead of monetary donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Miracle League of Plymouth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides adaptive baseball programs for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities on a custom rubberized turf field (Bilkie Family Field) that accommodates wheelchairs and medical devices. Programs are organized into three age-based divisions—Rookie (ages 5-12), Minor (ages 13-18), and Major (ages 19+)—with each athlete paired with a volunteer buddy. The league runs seasonal games (8 per athlete per season, 72 per fall season) and complementary community events such as the 15th Birthday Luau and Wiffle Ball Tournament.

Product overview

Miracle League of Plymouth is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides adaptive baseball programs and recreational services for individuals with special needs and their families. The organization operates a single core program — its adaptive baseball league at Bilkie Family Field — which serves more than 300 families annually through three age-based divisions (Rookie, Minor, Major). Supplementary offerings include sponsorship packages that provide business visibility through digital displays, playbook ads, banners, and volunteer recognition, as well as facility rental opportunities for community events. All programs are supported by volunteer buddies and rely on donations and sponsorships for funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adaptive Baseball Program Year-round adaptive baseball program for individuals with mental and physical disabilities, organized into three divisions: Rookie (ages 5-12), Minor (ages 13-18), and Major (ages 19+). Each athlete is paired with a volunteer buddy and plays on a fully accessible rubberized turf field at Bilkie Family Field in Plymouth, Michigan. Each athlete participates in all 8 games during the season, with 72 games per fall season.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Eastern Michigan UniversityminorOthersSam Plymale got involved with MLP in 2012 while completing his undergrad at Eastern Michigan University. Caroline Pietron graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a BA in Communications.
• The University of Detroit JesuitminorOthersRohen Rigoni, Volunteer Captain, is a junior at The University of Detroit Jesuit and has found a passion for volunteering with MLP.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Easterseals Michigan: Michigan chapter of national disability services nonprofit providing recreational programs, camps, and therapeutic services for individuals with disabilities. Overlaps with Miracle League of Plymouth in donor base and disability-programming mission.
• Best Buddies International: National nonprofit dedicated to inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through one-to-one friendships and employment programs. Comparable as a disability-inclusion organization with volunteer-driven model and corporate sponsorship infrastructure.
• National Ability Center: Park City, Utah-based adaptive recreation nonprofit offering year-round sports programs for individuals with disabilities. Comparable as a facility-based adaptive sports organization with similar volunteer-buddy programming, though operating in a different geographic market.

Broad incumbents

• Move United: National network of community-based adaptive sports organizations offering wheelchair sports, adaptive recreation, and disability athletics programs. Comparable as a federally-chartered umbrella serving overlapping athlete populations and donor ecosystems.
• Disabled Sports USA: National nonprofit providing adaptive sports opportunities for people with disabilities including skiing, cycling, and team sports. Shares the disability-sports nonprofit funding and volunteer-recruitment model with Miracle League of Plymouth.
• Special Olympics Michigan: Larger statewide organization providing year-round sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Overlaps in adaptive athletic programming and donor pools in Michigan, though Special Olympics offers many sports beyond baseball.

Direct peers

• Little League International - Challenger Division: Little League's adaptive baseball program for players with physical and intellectual disabilities, operating on accessible fields with buddy assistance. Competes for the same athletes, families, and sponsors in the broader adaptive youth baseball category.
• Miracle League (National Organization): National umbrella organization operating 350+ adaptive baseball chapters across the U.S. using the same rubberized-turf-field and buddy-volunteer model. Plymouth is an affiliate chapter, making the national body the most directly comparable organization.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MiracleLeaguPlymouth
• Facebookfacebook.com/MiracleLeagueOfPlymouth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miracle-league-of-plymouth
• Instagraminstagram.com/miracleleagueplymouth

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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