2017-11-08T14:54:25-06:00 2016-12-31 273605969 CBIZ MHM LLC 13577 FEATHER SOUND DRIVE 400 CLEARWATER FL 33762 990 2016-01-01 204103240 RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION INC RAYS 7278253145 TROPICANA FIELD ONE TROPICANA DRIVE ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 JOHN HIGGINS TREASURER 7278253145 2017-11-08 1 ALICIA BROWN P01337755 7275721400 71.41.95.34 2017-11-08 09:22:29 ES P E7D2473B8A46A8192E9055005DE0A12190051386 0277C9847F85291EC92AF0614B93BB07B7B4CF4B 2016 2018-03-14 21:41:22Z MELANIE LENZ TROPICANA FIELD ONE TROPICANA DRIVE ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 1511360 0 X SEE SCHEDULE O X 2005 FL THIS CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. 6 6 0 119 0 0 415214 344294 0 0 11713 14636 483196 414001 910123 772931 1104990 842874 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25687 19652 1130677 862526 -220554 -89595 3614921 3355844 510122 144897 3104799 3210947 X THIS CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. 0 0 140000 140000 THE RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION COMMUNITY FUND GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDESASSISTANCE TO LOCAL NONPROFITS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. GRANTSAWARDED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM AVERAGE $5,000. THESE FUNDS ADD TOAND SUPPORT CURRENT PROGRAMS OFFERED BY COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFITORGANIZATIONS. 257565 257565 PARTNERSHIP GRANTS RANGE FROM $5,000-$25,000 AND ARE GIVEN TOLOCAL RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION PARTNERS TO SUPPORT THEIRCHARITABLE EFFORTS IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA THAT COINCIDE WITH THEFOUNDATION'S MISSION STATEMENT. 255240 255240 THE PURPOSE OF THE HELIOS SCHOLARSHIP IS TO ESTABLISH AN EXPENDABLE FUND IN SUPPORT OF "DOUBLING UP FOR EDUCATION," A MATCHING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE HILLSBOROUGH, PINELLAS, PASCO, MANATEE AND SARASOTA COUNTIES "TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN" (TSIC) ORGANIZATION. 190069 190069 THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS RECEIVED MONEY FROM THE FOUNDATION DURING 2016:SOUTH ST. PETE INITIATIVES, $55,000, 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. READING WITH THE RAYS PROGRAM, $73,049, 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. RELIEVER GRANT, $22,500, FUNDING USED TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO LITTLE LEAGUE AND OTHER YOUTH BASEBALL INITIATIVES. VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED EACH YEAR:USF SCHOLARSHIP $3,000; ACADEMY PREP STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP $34,000;MONTE IRVIN SCHOLARSHIP $20;BARRY JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $2,500 190069 190069 842874 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 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 75 75 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X KAREN SANBORN 7278253243 ONE TROPICANA DRIVE ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 X MATTHEW SILVERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GARY GOLDRING DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN AULD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN HIGGINS TREASURER/SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RICK VAUGHN DIRECTOR (1/1 - 10/31) 1.00 X 0 0 0 MELANIE LENZ PRESIDENT/CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOSHUA BULLOCK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 344294 344294 14636 14636 12905 12905 384784 205240 179544 179544 754741 533189 221552 221552 772931 0 0 428637 842874 842874 13011 13011 4449 4449 2192 2192 862526 842874 19652 0 106639 13472 3075560 2524677 100000 0 43712 29856 0 374 19730 19730 2192 0 286818 787465 3614921 3355844 54812 15538 455310 129359 510122 144897 X 2911936 3123084 192863 87863 3104799 3210947 3614921 3355844 X -89595 46407 149336 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 540937 413425 467959 415214 344294 2181829 540937 413425 467959 415214 344294 2181829 808620 1373209 18223 35779 24152 26297 27541 131992 2313821 2768243 0.59350 0.94780 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 192863 90000 195000 87863 300442 96196 203775 192863 371687 61158 132403 300442 404062 85000 117375 371687 542868 138806 404062 0.00000 0.00000 1.00000 0 0 19730 19730 0 0 X 891711 46407 161209 11164 218780 672931 100000 100000 772931 785563 161209 11164 172373 613190 249336 249336 862526 PART V, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FUND INITIATIVES RELATED TO SCHOLARSHIP GRANT-MAKING, AND RELATED TO CAMPBELL PARK WALKING SCHOOL BUS, AND OTHERS. PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION FOLLOWS THE GUIDANCE PROVIDED FOR IN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES ("ASC 740"). THE GUIDANCE PROVIDED BY ASC 740 INCLUDES ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016, 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 2016 OR 2015. 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 2012 REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSE RECLASS 11,164. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REVERSAL OF 2016 PORTION OF HELIOS 5 YEAR AGREEMENT 100,000. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSE RECLASS 11,164. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REVERSAL OF 2016 PORTION OF HELIOS 5 YEAR AGREEMENT 249,336. AUTHENTICATION PROGRAM 104035 104035 40459 GOLF TOURNAMENT 106960 106960 30000 5 173789 173789 134781 384784 384784 205240 205240 179544 53645 6039 1 1.00000 701096 527150 1 1.00000 754741 533189 533189 221552 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 ACCOUNTING MANAGER ONE TROPICANA DR SAINT PETERSBURG FL 33705 0 0 1 DR CARTER G WOODSON AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM INC 2240 9TH AVENUE SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33712 743112739 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES INC 2002 NORTH FLORIDA AVENUE TAMPA FL 33602 591477007 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. SHIRLEY PROCTOR PULLER FOUNDATION PO BOX 35212 ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 464930592 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. YBOR CITY MUSEUM SOCIETY INC PO BOX 5421 TAMPA FL 33675 592274494 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. YOUTH AND FAMILY ALTERNATIVES INC 5463 W WATERS AVENUE SUITE 850 TAMPA FL 33634 591545990 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. CHILDREN FIRST 1723 NORTH ORANGE AVE SARASOTA FL 34234 590968249 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. DAYSTAR LIFE CENTER INC 226 6TH STREET SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 337014116 650523539 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF PINELLAS COUNTY INC 5735 RIO VISTA DRIVE CLEARWATER FL 33760 593726679 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MANATEE COUNTY INC 600 8TH AVENUE WEST SUITE 100 PALMETTO FL 34211 650811318 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. FRAMEWORKS OF TAMPA BAY INC 402 EAST OAK AVE TAMPA FL 33602 208776228 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. GREAT EXPLORATIONS THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 1925 4TH STREET NORTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33704 592763359 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TAMPA INC 87 COLUMBIA DRIVE TAMPA FL 33606 590693993 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. POLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND BUSINESS PARTNERS 1530 SHUMATE DRIVE BARTOW FL 33830 592956529 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. WHEELS OF SUCCESS INC 5420 W CYPRESS AVE TAMPA FL 33607 562372792 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA GREATER TAMPA BAY COUNCIL 13228 N CENTRAL AVENUE TAMPA FL 33612 590637815 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MANATEE COUNTY 1215 MANATEE AVE WEST 2ND FLOOR BRADENTON FL 34205 590675141 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. EASTERSEALS FLORIDA 2403 E HENRY AVENUE TAMPA FL 33610 590637848 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. EMMAUS FOUNDATION 6363 9TH AVENUE NORTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33743 530196617 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA 4610 EISENHOWER BLVD TAMPA FL 33634 590624454 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. IN TOUCH WITH COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD 111 18TH AVENUE SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 460918503 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. LEARN TAMPA BAY INC 1303 EAST SPENCER ST PLANT CITY FL 33563 465045258 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. LEARNING INDEPENDENCE FOR TOMORROW 13400 PARK BLVD SEMINOLE FL 33776 461088977 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. PARENTS & CHILDREN ADVANCE TOGETHER 913 NEWBERGER ROAD LUTZ FL 33549 272313001 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. SAFETY HARBOR NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY CENTER 1003 MARTIN LUTHER KING ST NORTH SAFETY HARBOR FL 34695 593406671 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. SENIORS IN SERVICE OF TAMPA BAY INC 1306 W SLIGH AVE TAMPA FL 33604 592422975 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. SUCCESS 4 KIDS & FAMILIES 2902 N ARMENIA AVE 200 TAMPA FL 33607 141933532 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD 4620 17TH STREET SARASOTA FL 34234 591947024 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. TRINITY CAFE INC 2810 N NEBRASKA AVENUE TAMPA FL 33602 593733387 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN OF MANATEE 2501 63RD AVE EAST BRADENTON FL 34203 461337168 501(C)(3) 27450 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. PASCO EDUCATION FOUNDATION PO BOX 1248 LAND OLAKES FL 34638 593048717 501(C)(3) 32940 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. PINELLAS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 12090 STARKEY RD LARGO FL 33773 592688253 501(C)(3) 54920 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC PO BOX 48186 SARASOTA FL 34230 331012774 501(C)(3) 29950 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. HILLSBOROUGH EDUCATION FOUNDATION 2306 N HOWARD AVENUE TAMPA FL 33607 592883361 501(C)(3) 130000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF TAMPA BAY 14088 ICOT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 421589773 501(C)(3) 50000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF TAMPA BAY 901 7TH AVE SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 590624387 501(C)(3) 7500 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. YMCA OF GREATER ST PETERSBURG 1051 7TH AVE SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 120156001 501(C)(3) 36667 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. POYNER INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA STUDIES INC 801 THIRD STREET SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33701 591630423 501(C)(3) 12500 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. COMMUNITY TAMPA BAY PO BOX 10909 ST PETERSBURG FL 33733 580660607 501(C)(3) 15000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. STARTING RIGHT NOW 600 1ST AVE NORTH SUITE 201 ST PETERSBURG FL 33701 590624468 501(C)(3) 25000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE SUNCOAST 550 NORTH REO STREET SUITE 301 TAMPA FL 336091037 593001853 501(C)(3) 10000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUN COAST INC 500 7TH AVE SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33701 592481738 501(C)(3) 25000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST 2469 ENTERPRISE RD CLEARWATER FL 33761 590810731 501(C)(3) 16666 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. TAMPA METROPOLITAN AREA YMCA 110 EAST OAK AVENUE TAMPA FL 33602 591742909 501(C)(3) 16666 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. HEART GALLERY - PINELLAS & PASCO 5328 PRIMROSE LAKE CIRCLE - SUITE A TAMPA FL 33647 263725699 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. BUDDY BASEBALL INC 639 GILLETTE AVE TEMPLE TERRACE FL 33617 272652151 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. CLEARWATER LITTLE LEAGUE 714 N SATURN AVE CLEARWATER FL 33755 472912671 501(C)(3) 10000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL 420 S THACKER AVENUE KISSIMMEE FL 34744 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG 2301 22ND AVE SOUTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33712 593623000 501(C)(3) 17000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF TAMPA 1407 E COLUMBUS DR TAMPA FL 33605 593622978 501(C)(3) 17000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. CITY OF ST PETERESBURG 1300 N BOULEVARD TAMPA FL 336075645 590840626 501(C)(3) 15000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. UNITED WAY OF SUNCOAST 5201 W KENNEDY BLVD SUITE 600 TAMPA FL 33609 593725701 501(C)(3) 40000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. THE EDIBLE PEACE PATCH PROJECT 622 1ST AVE SOUTH SUITE 2 ST PETERSBURG FL 33701 452807222 501(C)(3) 8775 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. ECKERD KIDS 100 STARCREST DRIVE CLEARWATER FL 33765 592551416 501(C)(3) 5000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE 1001 N RENGSTORFF AVE SUITE 100 MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043 770485946 501(C)(3) 40000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. 54 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 119 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. 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 XI, LINE 9: REVERSAL OF 2016 PORTION OF HELIOS 5 YEAR AGREEMENT 149,336. FORM 990, PAGE 1, J THE WEBSITE FOR THE RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION IS HTTP://TAMPABAY.RAYS.MLB.COM/TB/COMMUNITY/FOUNDATION.JSP