Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley

What Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley does

Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley is a tax-exempt public charity (federal tax ID #74-3167008) founded in 2006 that delivers inclusive baseball, cheerleading, and year-round social programming for children and young adults with special needs and developmental disabilities in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley region. The organization operates a 5-acre accessible facility at 5858 Sell Road in Schnecksville, PA, featuring a state-of-the-art field surfaced with Mondo Super X Performance turf (the same rubber surface used for Olympic track events), four handicap-accessible bathrooms, a concession stand, and an inclusive playground. The $1.5M facility was completed for $750K through community giving. Programming centers on a non-competitive Baseball Program with 10 traditional teams plus a Competitive Baseball league ("Homers") for players 12+, a co-ed Cheerleading Program open to ages 3 and older with no maximum age restriction, and an Activities Membership covering bowling, dance, crafts, holiday events, and sensory-friendly gatherings.

The organization's revenue model combines nominal program registration fees ($40 per year for baseball and cheerleading, $20 for activities-only membership), tax-deductible individual and corporate donations, a multi-tiered corporate sponsorship program (Premier, Grand Slam, Home Run, Double Play, Team, and Hall of Fame Presenting Sponsors), and two signature fundraising events — an Annual Gala and an Annual Golf Scramble (sponsor tiers $500-$5,000). Distribution is regional and direct: programs are delivered on-site at the Schnecksville field and at partner venues including LaRose's Skating Rink (sensory-friendly skating), DeSales University (Gala), and The Club at Twin Lakes (Golf Scramble), with online registration and volunteer sign-up via mllv.org. Governance is through a volunteer Board of Directors led by President Dan Villanti, with founders Lee Butz, David Jaindl, and Kostas Kalogeropoulos serving as lifetime board members, and a single identified paid staff member, Program Director Stephanie Fisher (since 2024).

Name

Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley

Legal name

Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley

Website

https://mllv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley is a tax-exempt nonprofit founded in 2006 that delivers inclusive baseball, cheerleading, and year-round social programs for children and young adults with disabilities in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, supported by donations, sponsorships, and annual fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports Programs

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers (MPAKADAM), Sports Community Relations & Grassroots Program Management (MPAKAKAJ), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Adaptive baseball programs
• Inclusive youth sports
• Disability recreation services
• Special needs athletics
• Therapeutic cheerleading

Headquarters

HQ city

Allentown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible public donations from individuals and organizations supporting the mission of providing adaptive sports for children with special needs. Federal tax ID #74-3167008.
2. Program Registration Fees: Annual registration fees for baseball ($40), cheerleading ($40), and activities membership ($20) per child per year. Provides jersey, cap, and access to all activities.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Multi-tiered sponsorship program including Premier Sponsors, Grand Slam Sponsors, Home Run Sponsors, Double Play Sponsors, Team Sponsors, and Hall of Fame Presenting Sponsors. Various visibility benefits at field and events.
4. Annual Gala: Annual fundraising gala event celebrating the organization's work. 2026 Gala held at DeSales University; 2027 Gala scheduled for April 8, 2027. Major donor cultivation and fundraising event.
5. Golf Scramble Event: Annual golf fundraiser with sponsorship tiers ranging from $500 to $5,000, including foursomes, hole sponsors, dinner sponsors, and premium bar/cocktail sponsorships.
6. Concession Stand Sales: Cash-only concession stand at the field offering hot dogs, popcorn, soft drinks, and ballpark fare priced at $1-2 per item.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The organization provides adaptive recreational baseball and related athletic programs on a fully accessible baseball field surfaced with specialized Mondo Super X Performance turf for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. Programs include adaptive baseball, competitive baseball ("Homers"), cheerleading, and an activities membership option, with trained volunteer "buddies" assigned to support each participant during play.

Product overview

Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley is a non-profit adaptive sports organization offering a unified portfolio of programs centered around inclusive baseball and cheerleading. The core offerings include a non-competitive Baseball Program with 10 traditional teams, a Competitive Baseball league (Homers) for players 12+, and a co-ed Cheerleading Program. All registered participants gain access to year-round Activities including bowling, dance, crafts, holiday events, and community gatherings. The organization also hosts signature fundraising events including an Annual Gala and Golf Scramble. Programs run April through October with Spring and Fall seasons, supplemented by off-season activities throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adaptive Baseball Program
• Competitive Baseball ("Homers")
• Cheerleading Program
• Activities Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Served hundreds of children and young adults annually with year-round adaptive sports
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Roller Buddies USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2025Partnership for monthly sensory-friendly skating events held 4th Monday of each month at LaRose's Skating Rink, Lehighton. Founded by a Miracle League mom who understands the importance of inclusive recreational opportunities. Events run 6-7pm with no music or announcements, providing calm environment for Miracle League families.
• DeSales UniversityminorOthersAnnual gala venue host. 2027 Gala scheduled for April 8, 2027 at DeSales University.
• The Club at Twin LakesminorOthersGolf Scramble venue for 2nd Annual event on August 14, 2026. Breakfast at 8:30am, shotgun start at 10:00am.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Angel City Sports: Adaptive sports nonprofit serving Southern California with year-round adaptive sports programs, including youth-focused leagues and events. Comparable mission, multi-sport programming, and event-driven fundraising model.

Direct peers

• Miracle League (National Network): The national umbrella and other regional Miracle League chapters operate the same adaptive baseball model with rubberized accessible fields and buddy programs. MLLV is directly affiliated with this network through co-founder Linny Fowler and operates as a regional chapter.
• Challenger Division (Little League): Little League's Challenger Division provides adaptive baseball for children with disabilities nationwide. Direct functional peer offering inclusive, buddy-supported baseball experiences for the same target demographic.

Regional players

• Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities: Fort Wayne, Indiana-based nonprofit offering adaptive sports, recreation, and therapy programs. Comparable model of facility-based adaptive programming including leagues and year-round activities.
• Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP): Regional adaptive sports and recreation organization serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Comparable nonprofit structure offering adaptive sports programming, though serving a different geography than MLLV.

Broad incumbents

• TopSoccer (US Youth Soccer): US Youth Soccer's adaptive soccer program for children with disabilities. Adjacent adaptive youth sports league with comparable buddy-based model and volunteer infrastructure serving a similar demographic.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing disability services including recreation programs. Operates a wider portfolio than MLLV (employment, therapy, camp) but shares the donor-base and disability-services ecosystem.
• Special Olympics Pennsylvania: Larger, established Pennsylvania nonprofit offering year-round adaptive sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Overlaps on inclusive sports programming and likely draws from overlapping donor and volunteer pools in Pennsylvania.

Others

• Move United: National umbrella organization (formerly Disabled Sports USA) supporting a network of community-based adaptive sports programs. Functions as an enabling/ecosystem peer providing resources and shared programming frameworks that MLLV-style organizations often leverage.
• National Ability Sports Alliance: National coalition supporting adaptive sports programming infrastructure. Ecosystem peer that influences funding, advocacy, and best-practice frameworks relevant to local adaptive sports nonprofits like MLLV.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/miracleleaguelehighvalley
• Instagraminstagram.com/miracleleaguelv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miracle-league-of-the-lehigh-valley

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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