2019-10-09T10:21:41-05:00 2018-12-31 273605969 CBIZ MHM LLC 13577 FEATHER SOUND DR SUITE 400 CLEARWATER FL 337625539 990 2018-01-01 204103240 RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION INC RAYS 7278253145 TROPICANA FIELD ONE TROPICANA DRIVE ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 JOHN HIGGINS CHAIR/SECRETARY/TREASURER 7278253145 2019-10-09 1 ALICIA BROWN P01337755 7275721400 71.41.95.34 2019-10-09 09:48:56 ED P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 8795436A6D2F947286B80284B86DAF385C7935EA 2018 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z JOHN HIGGINS TROPICANA FIELD ONE TROPICANA DRIVE ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 1278222 0 X SEE SCHEDULE O X 2005 FL TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. 6 6 0 163 0 0 847550 792451 0 0 23211 26069 381686 313544 1252447 1132064 957020 1115942 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22863 15634 979883 1131576 272564 488 3727508 3611691 65201 20442 3662307 3591249 X THIS CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. 0 0 319183 319183 PARTNERSHIP GRANTS RANGE FROM $5,000-$25,000 AND ARE GIVEN TO LOCAL RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION PARTNERS TO SUPPORT THEIR CHARITABLE EFFORTS IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA THAT COINCIDE WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION STATEMENT. 191750 191750 THROUGH VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, THE RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION SUPPORTS STUDENT SCHOLARS IN HILLSBOROUGH, PINELLAS, PASCO, MANATEE, AND SARASOTA COUNTIES. 136225 136225 YOUTH SPORTS / RBI - THE RBI PROGRAM STANDS FOR REVIVING BASEBALL IN INNER CITIES. TWO BASEBALL TEAMS AND ONE SOFTBALL TEAM ARE ORGANIZED BY RBI FOR COMPETING LOCALLY AND ON A LARGE REGIONAL SCALE VERSES OTHER MLB RBI TEAMS. 64486 64486 READING WITH THE RAYS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES KIDS TO AVOID SUMMER READING LOSS BY READING 24 HOURS OVER THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES THREE THROUGH FIVE IN CHARLOTTE, CITRUS, HERNANDO, MANATEE, HILLSBOROUGH, PASCO, PINELLAS, POLK AND SARASOTA COUNTIES. PROGRESS IS TRACKED AND PRIZES ARE AWARDED FOR REACHING CERTAIN GOALS. 99000 99000 SOUTH ST. PETE INITIATIVES GIVES A VARIETY OF ASSISTANCE TO HELP AN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY NEXT TO THE RAYS BALLPARK, WHERE EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON GOOD CHARACTER TRAITS SUCH AS MAKING POSITIVE CHOICES, SAFETY, WORKING HARD, AND STAYING IN SCHOOL. 41524 41524 RELIEVER GRANT FUNDING IS USED TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO LITTLE LEAGUE AND OTHER YOUTH BASEBALL INITIATIVES. 100000 100000 THE RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION COMMUNITY FUND GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL NONPROFITS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. GRANTS AWARDED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM AVERAGE $5,000. THESE FUNDS ADD TO AND SUPPORT CURRENT PROGRAMS OFFERED BY COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. 21534 21534 HOME RUN CLUB ALLOWS FOSTER KIDS AND ADULTS WHO WANT TO FOSTER A CHILD TO MEET AT A GAME. 18389 18389 DENTAL DAY ALLOWS FREE CARE FOR KIDS OF FINANCIALLY IMPOVERISHED FAMILIES. 65000 65000 BE WATER SMART FROM THE START PROVIDES FREE SWIM LESSONS THROUGH LOCAL YMCA'S TO THOSE WHO MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD ELSEWHERE. 43851 43851 WITH RECENT MAJOR STORMS AND DISASTERS, THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM FANS FOR DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS. THE FOUNDATION CONTACTS REPUTABLE CHARITIES TO FIND OUT THE BIGGEST NEEDS AFTER A DISASTER. THE GOODS OR MONEY COLLECTED FROM FANS ARE THEN SENT TO THE OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO DISTRIBUTE. 15000 15000 MLB'S FOUNDATION PROVIDES $15K TO EACH CLUB TO GRANT BACK OUT TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR A MILITARY RELATED INITIATIVE 468784 468784 1115942 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 FL X KAREN SANBORN 7278253243 ONE TROPICANA DRIVE ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 X BILL WIENER PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER TRAN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN HIGGINS CHAIR/SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MATTHEW SILVERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN AULD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GARY GOLDRING DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40000 752451 792451 26069 26069 11865 11865 385410 40000 133442 251968 251968 62427 12716 49711 49711 1132064 0 0 339613 1115942 1115942 15061 15061 573 573 1131576 1115942 15634 0 57043 243399 2483251 2289126 71486 33484 0 1500 19730 19730 0 0 1115728 1044182 3727508 3611691 18997 17988 46204 2454 65201 20442 X 3545011 3535902 117296 55347 3662307 3591249 3727508 3611691 488 -71546 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 467959 415214 344294 847550 792451 2867468 467959 415214 344294 847550 792451 2867468 1852304 1015164 24152 26297 27541 36520 37934 152444 3019912 2142466 0.33620 0.31260 X 0.52000 0.02940 19730 19730 0 0 X 1145407 -71546 84889 13343 1132064 0 1132064 1216465 84889 84889 1131576 0 1131576 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION FOLLOWS THE GUIDANCE PROVIDED FOR IN FASB ASC 740, INCOME TAXES. THE GUIDANCE PROVIDED BY ASC 740 INCLUDES ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018, MANAGEMENT DOES NOT BELIEVE IT HAS TAKEN ANY TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO A SIGNIFICANT DEGREE OF UNCERTAINTY. WHEN APPLICABLE, THE FOUNDATION'S POLICY IS TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS A COMPONENT OF TAX EXPENSE. NO PENALTIES OR INTEREST WERE RECOGNIZED IN 2018 OR 2017. THE FOUNDATION'S INCOME TAX FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINIATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED. TAX FILINGS FOR YEARS AFTER 2014 REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION. CASINO NIGHT 218862 40000 178862 897 4880 12942 16425 69353 FANFEST 136954 136954 4835 3 69594 69594 24110 425410 40000 385410 897 4880 12942 16425 98298 133442 251968 62427 12716 1 1.00000 62427 12716 12716 49711 FL 0 GAMES CONSIST OF RAFFLE DRAWINGS AND RAFFLE SCRATCH-OFFS, BOTH OF WHICH ARE NOT CARD GAMES AND DO NOT REQUIRE STATE LICENSURE. 0 0 0 1.00000 KAREN SANBORN ASSISTANT CONTROLLER ONE TROPICANA DR ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 0 DAVID EGLES REBECCA RAY 0 EGLES MANAGES THE OPERATION FOR THE ENTIRE SHIRTS OFF OUR BACKS FUNDRAISER AND RAY COUNTS AND DEPOSITS ALL CASH. 0 1 A BRIGHTER COMMUNITY INC 1613 N MARION ST TAMPA FL 336022638 590624453 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG INC PO BOX 530512 ST PETERSBURG FL 33747 593623000 501(C)(3) 31000 SCHOLARSHIP(S) ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF TAMPA INC 1407 E COLUMBUS DR TAMPA FL 33605 593622978 501(C)(3) 17000 SCHOLARSHIP(S) ALL SPORTS & ACADEMIC PROGRAM INC 213 W FERN ST TAMPA FL 33604 465575230 501(C)(3) 10000 YOUTH SPORTS GRANT BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL INC 100 SOUTHEAST 2ND ST SUITE 2200 MIAMI FL 33131 521614576 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE SUNCOAST INC 4625 EAST BAY DRIVE SUITE 103 CLEARWATER FL 33764 591566799 501(C)(3) 15000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT BROWARD EDUCATION FOUNDATION 600 SOUTHEAST THIRD AVE 1ST FLOOR FT LAUDERDALE FL 33301 592359433 501(C)(3) 5000 YOUTH SPORTS GRANT BUDDY BASEBALL INC 639 GILLETTE AVE TEMPLE TERRACE FL 33617 272652151 501(C)(3) 5000 YOUTH SPORTS GRANT BURG BASEBALL INC 1875 59 CIRCLE SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33712 760849516 501(C)(3) 10000 YOUTH SPORTS GRANT CASA 1011 1ST AVE NORTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 592114359 501(C)(3) 15000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT CENTRAL PARK VILLAGE YOUTH SERVICE INC 1320 EAST 9TH AENUE TAMPA FL 33605 593478148 501(C)(3) 10000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT CITY OF ST PETERSBURG PO BOX 2842 ST PETERSBURG FL 337312842 596000424 GOVERNMENT 30000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT AND WATER SAFETY 2018 GRANT CLEARWATER FOR YOUTH INC 1501 N BELCHER ROAD SUITE 236 CLEARWATER FL 33765 591408073 501(C)(3) 5000 DON ZIMMER SCHOLARSHIP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TAMPA BAY INC 4300 W CYPRESS ST STE 700 TAMPA FL 33607 593001853 501(C)(3) 40000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT COMMUNITY TAMPA BAY INC 2727 ULMERTON ROAD SUITE 200 CLEARWATER FL 33762 810675602 501(C)(3) 20000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT COPPERHEAD CHARITIES INC 36750 US HIGHWAY 19 NORTH PALM HARBOR FL 34684 592319162 501(C)(3) 50000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT THE CRISIS CENTER OF TAMPA BAY INC ONE CRISIS CENTER PLAZA TAMPA FL 33613 591785265 501(C)(3) 15000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MANATEE COUNTY INC 600 8TH AVENUE WEST SUITE 100 PALMETTO FL 34211 650811318 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT ECHO OF BRANDON INC 507 N PARSONS AVE BRANDON FL 335103611 593051533 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT FEEDING AMERICA TAMPA BAY INC 4702 TRANSPORT DRIVE BUILDING 6 TAMPA FL 33605 592116576 501(C)(3) 30000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT AND DISASTER RELIEF DONATION THE FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 55 5TH STREET SOUTH ST PETERSUBRG FL 33701 592981494 501(C)(3) 5000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT FRAMEWORKS OF TAMPA BAY INC 402 EAST OAK AVE TAMPA FL 33602 208776228 501(C)(3) 5000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT FRIENDS OF TAMPA RECREATION INC 600 N WILLOW AVE STE 300 TAMPA FL 33606 592920852 501(C)(3) 10000 WATER SAFETY 2018 GRANT GIRLS ON THE RUN GREATER TAMPA BAY 2519 N MCMULLEN BOOTH SUITE 510145 CLEARWATER FL 33761 821793509 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT GOOD SAMARITAN MISSION INC PO BOX 213 BALM FL 33503 591564629 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT GOOD SPORTS 1515 HANCOCK STREET SUITE 204 QUINCY MA 02169 753138664 501(C)(3) 27500 PARTNERSHIP GRANT GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOUNDATION OF TAMPA BAY INC 14250 49TH STREET NORTH SUITE 4000 CLEARWATER FL 33762 592961546 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT GULF COAST JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES 14041 ICOT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 591229354 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT HEART GALLERY OF PINELLAS & PASCO INC 500 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST N SUITE 300 ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 061771581 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT HILLSBOROUGH EDUCATION FOUNDATION 2306 N HOWARD AVENUE TAMPA FL 33607 592883361 501(C)(3) 50000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT IN TOUCH WITH COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD INC PO BOX 35424 ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 460918503 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SARASOTA MANATEE 13707 NORTH 22ND STREET TAMPA FL 33613 591098499 501(C)(3) 15000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT LIGHTHOUSE OF PINELLAS INC 6925 112TH CIRCLE NORTH STE 103 LARGO FL 337735200 237042938 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT NATIONAL PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION INC 5550 W EXECUTIVE DR STE 200 TAMPA FL 33609 593097333 501(C)(3) 10000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT OASIS NETWORK OF NEW TAMPA INC 16057 TAMPA PALMS BLVD WEST 315 TAMPA FL 33647 593715732 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT OPERATION HEALING FORCES INC 380 PARK PLACE BLVD SUITE 175 CLEARWATER FL 33759 453798803 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS INC 6745 PHILLIPS INDUSTRIAL BLVD JACKSONVILLE FL 32256 592414492 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT PASCO EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC PO BOX 1248 LAND O LAKES FL 34639 593048717 501(C)(3) 15000 TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP(S) PINELLAS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 12090 STARKEY ROAD LARGO FL 33773 592688253 501(C)(3) 55000 MONTE IRVIN SCHOLARSHIP, PARTNERSHIP GRANT, AND TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP(S) POLK COUNTY SCHOOL READINESS COALITION 115 S MISSOURI AVE STE 501 LAKELAND FL 33815 593648316 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE 1001 N RENGSTORFF AVE SUITE 100 MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043 770485946 501(C)(3) 40000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT READY FOR LIFE INC 2300 TALL PINES DR SUITE 100 LARGO FL 33771 264032979 501(C)(3) 8500 PARTNERSHIP GRANT & DISASTER RELIEF RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF TAMPA BAY INC 35 DAVIS BLVD TAMPA FL 33606 591835985 501(C)(3) 20000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT SERTOMA SPEECH & HEARING FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC 6333 RIVER RD NEW PORT RICHEY FL 34652 592182519 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT SPARTAN BAND BOOSTERS INC 771 MURPHY AVE N ST PETERSBURG FL 33703 812599882 501(C)(3) 5000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT ST PETERSBURG COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC PO BOX 13489 ST PETERSBURG FL 337333489 591954362 501(C)(3) 5000 SCHOLARSHIP(S) ST PETERSBURG FREE CLINIC INC 863 3RD AVE N ST PETERSBURG FL 337012703 237208280 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT STARTING RIGHT NOW 1212 W CASS ST TAMPA FL 33606 263725699 501(C)(3) 40000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN OF MANATEE INC 2501 63RD AVE EAST BRADENTON FL 34203 461337168 501(C)(3) 15000 TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP(S) TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC PO BOX 48186 SARASOTA FL 34230 331012774 501(C)(3) 15000 TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP(S) TAMPA BAY GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC PO BOX 1289 TAMPA FL 336011289 237354477 501(C)(3) 40000 CASINO NIGHT PROCEEDS - GRANT TAMPA BAY WATCH INC 3000 PINELLAS BAYWAY SOUTH TIERRA VERDE FL 33715 593191962 501(C)(3) 15000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT TAMPA HILLSBOROUGH HOMELESS INITIATIVE INC PO BOX 1110 TAMPA FL 336011110 593651378 501(C)(3) 15000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT TAMPA JCC FEDERATION INC 13009 COMMUNITY CAMPUS DRIVE TAMPA FL 33625 237182057 501(C)(3) 25000 SCHOLARSHIP(S) TAMPA METROPOLITAN AREA YMCA INC 110 EAST OAK AVENUE TAMPA FL 33602 591742909 501(C)(3) 15000 WATER SAFETY 2018 GRANT TEAM SMILE 2000 SWIFT AVENUE NORTH KANSAS CITY MO 64116 753250075 501(C)(3) 15000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT THE KIND MOUSE PRODUCTIONS INC 3934 HUNTINGTON ST NE ST PETERSBURG FL 33703 452455492 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY 3 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE STE 200 RYE BROOK NY 10573 135644916 501(C)(3) 10000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT THE POYNTER INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA STUDIES INC 801 THIRD STREET SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33701 591630423 501(C)(3) 20000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT THE SALVATION ARMY - SOUTHERN TERRITORY 1424 NORTHEAST EXPRESSWAY NE BROOKHAVEN GA 30329 580660607 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT WHEELS OF SUCCESS INC 4100 W KENNEDY BLVD SUITE 130 TAMPA FL 33609 562372792 501(C)(3) 5000 2018 COMMUNITY FUND GRANT WILDWOOD DODGERS 1904 26TH STREET SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33712 593386198 501(C)(3) 5000 YOUTH SPORTS GRANT YBOR CITY MUSEUM SOCIETY INC PO BOX 5421 TAMPA FL 33675 592274494 501(C)(3) 10000 PARTNERSHIP GRANT YMCA OF GREATER ST PETERSBURG 600 1ST AVE NORTH SUITE 201 ST PETERSBURG FL 33701 590624468 501(C)(3) 18000 WATER SAFETY 2018 GRANT & DISASTER RELIEF YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST INC 2469 ENTERPRISE RD CLEARWATER FL 33763 590810731 501(C)(3) 15000 WATER SAFETY 2018 GRANT 65 0 PART I, LINE 2: EACH GRANT APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF HISTORY OF ITS ORGANIZATION, ITS MISSION AND GOALS, THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA IT SERVES, OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING, PERCENTAGE OF BUDGET SPENT ON ADMINISTRATION AND FUNDRAISING, A LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND SPECIFIC DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE POPULATION BEING SERVED BY ITS PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, EACH GRANT APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT WITH THE APPLICATION THE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT LETTER, CURRENT BUDGET, A PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE PROGRAM THEY ARE REQUESTING FUNDS FOR, MOST CURRENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND MOST CURRENT ANNUAL REPORT. FORM 990, PART I, QUESTION 6 APPROXIMATELY 157 VOLUNTEERS ARE USED TO DISTRIBUTE SCRATCH OFF CARDS TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE FOUNDATION AT THE ANNUAL SHIRTS OFF OUR BACKS FUNDRAISER. EACH SCRATCH OFF CARD CONTAINS A PRIZE, WITH THE GRAND PRIZE BEING A GAME WORN JERSEY OFF A PLAYER OR COACH. SIX (6) ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS UNPAID BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION, INC DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES, SO THERE ARE NO MEETINGS TO DOCUMENT OTHER THAN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B AN ELECTRONIC DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED VIA EMAIL TO THE BOARD TO REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE FINAL VERSION WITH THE IRS. ONE BOARD MEMBER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING THE FINAL FORM 990. THE FINAL FORM 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD ELECTRONICALLY AND RETAINED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE STANDARD OF BEHAVIOR AT THE RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION IS THAT ALL BOARD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND ASSOCIATES SCRUPULOUSLY AVOID ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN THE INTERESTS OF THE RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION ON ONE HAND, AND PERSONAL, FAMILIAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND BUSINESS INTERESTS ON THE OTHER. THIS INCLUDES AVOIDING ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS WELL AS PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE PURPOSES OF THE POLICY IS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF OUR ORGANIZATION'S DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES, TO ENABLE OUR CUSTOMERS AND OTHER PARTNERS TO HAVE CONFIDENCE IN OUR INTEGRITY, AND TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY AND REPUTATION OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS AND KEY ASSOCIATES. UPON OR BEFORE ELECTION, OR APPOINTMENT, A FULL WRITTEN DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS, RELATIONSHIPS AND HOLDINGS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REQUIRED. THIS WRITTEN DISCLOSURE IS KEPT ON FILE AND IS UPDATED AS NECESSARY AND AT LEAST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. IN THE COURSE OF MEETINGS OR ACTIVITIES, DISCLOSURE OF ANY INTERESTS IN A TRANSACTION OR DECISION WHERE ANYONE (INCLUDING BUSINESS OR OTHER NONPROFIT AFFILIATION, FAMILY AND/OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER, EMPLOYER OR CLOSE ASSOCIATES) COULD APPEAR TO RECEIVE A BENEFIT OR GAIN IS DISCUSSED. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THE PARTY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE ROOM FOR THE DISCUSSION AND WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO VOTE ON THE QUESTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AT THE FOUNDATION'S PRINCIPAL OFFICE. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR A SMALL FEE TO COVER COPYING AND MAILING COSTS. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTES ON THE SELECTION OF THE FOUNDATION'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT EVERY YEAR BEFORE THE AUDIT IS ENGAGED. THE OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. FORM 990, PAGE 1, J THE WEBSITE FOR THE RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION IS: HTTPS://WWW.MLB.COM/RAYS/COMMUNITY/ FORM 990, PAGE 5, PART V, 2A THE RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION IS RUN BY VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE TAMPA BAY RAYS. THE TAMPA BAY RAYS COMPENSATE THE EMPLOYEES WHO DONATE THEIR TIME TO THE RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION THUS NO COMPENSATION IS REPORTED BY RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION, INC.