2019-11-14T20:20:16-06:00 2018-12-31 ERNST & YOUNG US LLP 99 WOOD AVENUE SOUTH ISELIN NJ 08830 990 2018-01-01 331007984 THE RED SOX FOUNDATION INC % EMILY VAN DAM REDS 6172266440 4 JERSEY STREET BOSTON MA 02215 JEFFREY WHITE Treasurer 6172266683 2019-11-14 true MICHAEL SALES P01770943 7325164200 98.116.126.175 02007720193185000000 2019-11-14 P D7645E384763AEB8339B885771554B833BC3ADBE CEFBFC0E24B68D730EC2ADD726C9C4D4DBEC9890 2018 2020-03-31 21:24:44Z REBEKAH SALWASSER 4 JERSEY STREET BOSTON MA 02215 11492279 false X WWW.REDSOXFOUNDATION.ORG X 2002 MA THE RED SOX FOUNDATION MISSION'S IS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, VETERANS, AND OUR COMMUNITIES IN NEED BY IMPROVING (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 8 2 13 600 0 0 7502615 7957212 0 0 129853 145325 2765572 1354950 10398040 9457487 7189280 6137693 0 0 1792090 1583808 0 0 939670 732722 679086 9714092 8400587 683948 1056900 13944003 13952000 2616000 2007243 11328003 11944757 X The Red Sox Foundation's mission is to make a difference in the lives of children, families, veterans, and our communities in need by improving their health, education, and recreational opportunities. false false 3034759 2440000 RED SOX FOUNDATION AND MGH HOME BASE PROGRAM - THE RED SOX FOUNDATION AND MGH HOME BASE PROGRAM SERVE VETERANS RETURNING FROM IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY OR COMBAT STRESS AND FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL CLINICAL CARE FOR VETERANS, INNOVATIVE TREATMENTS, SUPPORT SERVICES AND COUNSELING FOR WOUNDED VETERANS AND FAMILIES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO HELP OTHERS RECOGNIZE THESE INJURIES AND CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH. IN ADDITION TO OVER $25 MILLION FOR THE PROGRAM, THE RED SOX FOUNDATION ALSO HAS MADE SUBSTANTIAL INVESTMENTS IN STAFF TIME AND IN KIND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM AND HELP PROMOTE IT TO MILITARY AND VETERaNS WHO NEED CONFIDENTIALITY AND, IF UNINSURED, FREE CARE FOR TBI AND PTSD. THE RED SOX FOUNDATION WORKS WITH MEDICAL EXPERTS AT MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL WHO PROVIDE DIRECT CARE SERVICES. RED SOX FOUNDATION STAFF ALSO WORK WITH MILITARY AND VETERAN GROUPS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO BREAK THROUGH THE STIGMA THAT OFTEN PREVENTS VETERANS FROM SEEKING THE HELP THEY NEED. 585243 585243 RED SOX SCHOLARS - THE RED SOX SCHOLAR PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTORING, ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO MORE THAN 280 ACADEMICALLY TALENTED LOW-INCOME STUDENTS SELECTED IN BOSTON'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHEN THEY ARE IN 7TH GRADE. THE SCHOLARS WORK WITH THE RED SOX FOUNDATION STAFF THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. THE GOAL IS TO ENSURE THESE AT-RISK STUDENTS ESCAPE THE INNER CITY'S HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATE AND INSTEAD GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND ARE PREPARED TO ATTEND COLLEGE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EACH STUDENT THE PROMISE OF A SCHOLARSHIP RANGING IN VALUE FROM $5,000 TO $10,000-PENDING ENROLLMENT IN AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE AND CITIZENSHIP. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE COLLEGE OF CHOICE, AND NOT TO THE STUDENTS OR FAMILY MEMBERS. THE RED SOX SCHOLARS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AT FENWAY PARK INCLUDING ATTENDING RED SOX GAMES, COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY, EVENTS WITH PLAYERS AND THEIR WIVES, SKILLS BUILDING, JOB FAIRS (FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS) AND COLLEGE PREP CLASSES. IN 2010, THE RED SOX SCHOLARS PROGRAM WAS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED WHEN THE TEAM WON THE FIRST-EVER COMMISSIONER'S AWARD FOR PHILANTHROPIC EXCELLENCE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE RED SOX SCHOLARS PROGRAM. THE NEW ENGLAND RED SOX SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARD COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ACROSS ENGLAND WHO DEMONSTRATE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AND A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE. 227194 227194 YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL - THE RED SOX FOUNDATION'S YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS PROVIDE INNER CITY YOUTH, FROM AGE 6 THROUGH AGE 19, THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN VALUABLE SKILLS WHILE LEARNING AND PLAYING BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL. THE RED SOX FOUNDATION'S JR. RBI PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO MORE THAN 1,000 YOUNGSTERS AGED 6-12 YEARS, WHILE THE RBI PROGRAM IS MORE STRUCTURED AND SERVES MORE THAN 500 MALES AND FEMALES UP TO AGE 19. EACH SPRING, THE RED SOX FOUNDATION FUNDS UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, AND UMPIRE FEES. THE RED SOX FOUNDATION SEEKS TO LEVERAGE THE STUDENT'S LOVE FOR THE SPORT AND TO TEACH THEM NON-VIOLENT CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS, RESPECT FOR RULES AND OTHERS, THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK AND RESISTANCE TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. 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The board also reviews the organization's 990, budgets for programs applying for funds, copies of their 501c(3) records, and other pertinent information. The board votes to decide on whether to make grants. The executive director evaluates the programs seeking grants to substantiate the need for and impact of proposed grants and makes recommendations. Smaller grants (typically under $10,000) are reviewed by a charitable giving committee but approved by the foundation board in the budget process. SCHEDULE I, PART II, COLUMN H PURPOSE OF GRANTS THE RED SOX FOUNDATION FUNDS GRANTS TO OUR CORNERSTONE PROGRAMS WHICH ARE RUN BY THE RED SOX FOUNDATION (RED SOX SCHOLARS, RBI AND ROOKIE LEAGUE BASEBALL) AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (MGH), THE RED SOX FOUNDATION MGH HOME BASE PROGRAM AND SELECT PROGRAMS RUN BY OTHER CHARITIES (THE DIMOCK CENTER, THE JIMMY FUND AND A LIMITED NUMBER OF OTHER SELECT ROTATING NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT HEALTH, ATHLETIC AND OTHER NEEDS OF AT-RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND WOUNDED VETERANS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES AND PTSD AND THEIR FAMILIES). OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW ENGLAND. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.REDSOXFOUNDATION.ORG. X X true false false false false false false false false David Friedman Legal & Govt Affairs RSF/BRS 140400 327600 27000 63000 0 23120 0 0 18839 43958 186239 457678 0 0 Jeffrey White Treasurer/Clerk 50000 150000 0 0 0 8596 0 0 12339 37017 62339 195613 0 0 Gena Borson FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 92882 0 0 0 188078 0 0 0 12397 0 293357 0 0 0 Rebekah SalwasserBGN 1118 Executive Director 249306 0 0 0 3154 0 0 0 28679 0 281139 0 0 0 SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4A Former executive director, Gena Borson, received a severance payment in the amount of $185,764. Such amount is reported on schedule J, Part II, column B(iii). SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION The administrative salaries and benefits of staff working for the Red Sox Foundation are on a full or part time basis. The Red Sox Foundation reimburses the Boston Red Sox for all Red Sox Foundation salaries and benefits. The amounts reported on Part IX, Line 5, Line 7 and Line 9, reflect the foundation's reimbursable amount to the Boston Red Sox for the full cost of services provided to the charity including salary, health, retirement and federal benefits. All board members serve without any compensation or reimbursement for travel expenses. During 2018, David Friedman was a paid employee of the Foundation serving as the Foundation's legal counsel. Additionally, Mr. Friedman served as a director of the Foundation during 2018. The compensation received relates solely to his services as legal counsel and not for his role as board member. Mr. Friedman recuses himself from any matters involving his compensation. Boston Red Sox Baseball Club LP See Part V 2528236 See Part V false Fenway Sports Management See Part V 48994 See Part V false SCHEDULE L, PART IV BUSINESS TRANSACTION INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSON: INTERESTED PERSON: THE BOSTON RED SOX BASEBALL CLUB RELATIONSHIP: SOME RED SOX FOUNDATION (RSF) BOARD MEMBERS OR THEIR SPOUSES ARE PARTNERS OF ENTITY OWNS THE BOSTON RED SOX BASEBALL CLUB, LP. THE BOSTON RED SOX BASEBALL CLUB PAYS THE SALARY AND BENEFITS OF ALL THE RED SOX FOUNDATION'S STAFF. THE LEGAL COUNSEL AND TREASURER OF THE RED SOX FOUNDATION ALSO WORK FOR THE BOSTON RED SOX. THE RED SOX FOUNDATION REIMBURSES THE TEAM ONLY FOR THE PORTION OF THE SALARY AND BENEFITS ALLOCATED TO WORK CONDUCTED FOR THE CHARITY. THE BOSTON RED SOX PAY THE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR WORK DONE FOR THE TEAM. THE RED SOX FOUNDATION PURCHASES TICKETS FROM THE BOSTON RED SOX BASEBALL CLUB AT FACE VALUE. THESE TICKETS ARE USED IN FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. SCHEDULE L, PART IV BUSINESS TRANSACTION INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSON: INTERESTED PERSON: FENWAY SPORTS MANAGEMENT RELATIONSHIP: THE RED SOX FOUNDATION HIRES FENWAY SPORTS MANAGEMENT TO ASSIST WITH THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF THEIR ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT. FENWAY SPORTS MANAGEMENT IS OWNED BY THE SAME PARENT COMPANY AS THE BOSTON RED SOX BASEBALL CLUB (FENWAY SPORTS GROUP). SOME RED SOX FOUNDATION (RSF) BOARD MEMBERS OR THEIR SPOUSES ARE PARTNERS OF FENWAY SPORTS GROUP. FOUNDATION (RSF) BOARD MEMBERS OR THEIR SPOUSES ARE PARTNERS OF FENWAY SPORTS GROUP. X 211 115550 SALE AMOUNT X 261 36757 FMV X Red Sox Tickets 7820 1287055 Face value of ticket false false false FORM 990, PART I, QUESTION 1 THEIR HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THE RED SOX FOUNDATION RUNS A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS AND DISTRIBUTES MANY GRANTS EACH YEAR. THE PROGRAMS LISTED IN PART 4A, 4B, AND 4C REPRESENT THREE OF THE MAJOR PROGRAMS. THE OTHER PROGRAMS AND GRANTS COMPLY WITH THE MISSION STATEMENT SET OUT IN PART III, QUESTION 1. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 1B NUMBER OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS THE RED SOX FOUNDATION WAS SET UP WITH LESS THAN 50% INDEPENDENT BOARD. THE FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED BY THE OWNERS OF THE RED SOX BASEBALL CLUB, A RELATED ENTITY, AND THE BOARD CONSISTS OF A MAJORITY OF VOTING MEMBERS WITH TIES TO THE RED SOX BASEBALL CLUB AND THAT ARE NOT CONSIDERED INDEPENDENT VOTING MEMBERS. THE STRUCTURE HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE THE ORGANIZATION APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED ITS IRS DETERMINATION LETTER. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 2 FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP FOUR OF THE EIGHT RED SOX FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018 ARE ALSO PARTNERS OF FENWAY SPORTS GROUP. FENWAY SPORTS GROUP OWNS THE BOSTON RED SOX BASEBALL CLUB. ONE RED SOX FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER IS ALSO A SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOSTON RED SOX BASEBALL CLUB AND LEGAL COUNSEL. ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER WORKS FOR AN AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION, NEW ENGLAND SPORTS NETWORK (NESN). FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 9 mailing address of persons to be contacted at a different address Chad Gifford C/O Bank of America 100 Federal Street, 28th Floor Boston, MA 02110 Sean McGrail C/P NESN 480 Arsenal Street, Building #1 Watertown, MA 02472 Linda Whitlock 6 University Road Cambridge, MA 02138 Form 990, part vi, question 11a REVIEW PROCESS OF FORM 990 THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. RED SOX FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE FORM PRIOR TO SUBMITTING TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR FINAL REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES THE FINAL RETURN TO THE RED SOX FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS VIA HARD COPY OR EMAIL. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 12 CONFLICT OF INTEREST THE RED SOX FOUNDATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN EFFECT. BOARD MEMBERS MUST RECUSE THEMSELVES DURING A VOTE ON ANY GRANT THAT INVOLVES A NON-PROFIT WHERE THEY SERVE ON THE BOARD OR WHERE A DIRECT FAMILY MEMBER SERVES AS AN EMPLOYEE, BOARD MEMBER, FUNDRAISER OR OTHER INTERESTED PARTY AFFILIATED WITH THE NON-PROFIT UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR A GRANT. THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES A WRITTEN ANNUAL SURVEY OF BOARD MEMBERS, IN WHICH EACH MEMBER MUST LIST ANY NON-PROFIT WHERE THEY HAVE A ROLE OR SIT ON THE BOARD OR WHERE A DIRECT FAMILY MEMBER SITS ON THE BOARD, IS EMPLOYED BY OR IS AN INTERESTED OR INFLUENTIAL PARTY. BOARD MEMBERS ALSO HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO UPDATE THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORMS ANNUALLY OR AS NEEDED (WHEN THEY OR A RELATIVE JOINS A NEW NON-PROFIT BOARD OR A RELATIVE BECOMES EMPLOYED BY, SERVES AS A FUNDRAISER OR OTHERWISE BECOMES AN INTERESTED PARTY WITH ANY NON-PROFIT). BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO ANNUALLY CONFIRM IN WRITING THEY UNDERSTAND AND RESPECT THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THIS POLICY IS ALSO FOLLOWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15A PROCESS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USUALLY, A SURVEY OF COMPARABLE SALARIES OF OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE RED SOX FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS CONDUCTED AND DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD. THE CUREENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS HIRED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2018 THROUGH FORMAL SEARCH PROCESS HANDLED THROUGH A RETAINED EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM, KORN FERRY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ANNUAL COMPENSATION WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD MEMBER TO WHOM THE BOARD HAS DELEGATED THIS RESPONSIBILITY. THE FULL BOARD APPROVES THE ENTIRE AGGREGATE FOUNDATION SALARIES AS PART OF THE BUDGET PROCEDURE. NONE OF THE RED SOX FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION FOR THEIR WORK AS A BOARD MEMBER. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15B PROCESS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION NONE OF THE RED SOX FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION FOR THEIR WORK AS A BOARD MEMBER. LIKEWISE, NO BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED AS AN OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE OF THE FOUNDATION. FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19 AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS CAN BE MADE TO THE RED SOX FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 1E OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS - LICENSE PLATE REVENUE THE RED SOX FOUNDATION (RSF) RECEIVES PAYMENTS FROM STATES RELATED TO A LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM IN WHICH THE STATE SELLS LICENSE PLATES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC WHICH CONTAIN THE RED SOX BASEBALL CLUB LOGO. A PORTION OF THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO THE STATE IS GIVEN TO RSF. FORM 990, PART X, LINE 11 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES THE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY INCLUDE DIVERSIFIED FUNDS. THE RED SOX FOUNDATION DOES NOT DIRECTLY HOLD ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE EQUITIES. 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