2018 ANNUAL REPORT 1 Table of Contents 4 MISSION 5 LETTER FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 6-19 YOUTH PROGRAMS 20-28 GRANTMAKING 29 AWARDS 30-44 FUNDRAISING 45 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES 46 CONTACT 2 3 Dear Partner, ounded in 1995, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) is the official Thank you so much for playing an integral role in propelling the team charity of the Los Angeles Dodgers. An award-winning leader in Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to such great heights. 2018 was a sports-based youth development, LADF harnesses the power of the Dodger monumental year full of increased partnerships and programming - Fbrand, and a passionate fan base, to significantly impact underserved youth impacting 2.3 million youth. in some of the most challenged neighborhoods of Los Angeles. With a focus on Sports + Recreation, Education + Literacy, and Health + Wellness, LADF administers We’re inspired and geared up for more. direct programs serving youth and communities at large and provides grants to local nonprofit organizations. Our commitment to engaging kids in sports helps them lead healthy lifestyles in childhood and beyond, all while building confidence and With a bigger than baseball mentality, LADF is focused on finding innovative ways to promoting their academic success. create opportunities for children through programs that engage with kids in sports, In our sixth consecutive season of Dodgers RBI, LADF served nearly helps kids stay active and promote academic success. With the support of partners, 10,000 youth across 69 locations on more than 700 teams across stakeholders and fans, LADF produces incredible results on fields, in classrooms and Los Angeles, including three public housing developments. Our at recreation centers, creating Major League Communities. 50 Dreamfields have created access for more than 300,000 youth providing them with a safe and modern space to play softball and baseball. Numbers only scratch the surface in demonstrating our impact. And Los Angeles Dodgers while our annual report shares even more powerful statistics, we also invite you to explore the compelling stories that highlight the dynamic Foundation Pillars young people who we serve. Their journeys bring our mission and vision to life. THE FOLLOWING PILLARS SERVE AS A BASE FOR As we reflect on our achievements, we are humbled by the outpouring of PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS AND GRANTMAKING awards that continue to come our way. Beyond the recognition, we are grateful that our peers in this work stand with us—allowing us to leverage resources, maximize opportunities, and create even more pathways for children who need help the most. We are dedicated to touching neighborhoods throughout Greater Los Angeles. Whether facilitating programs in Compton, South Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Long Beach, Lynwood, Northeast Los Angeles, or Watts, we are community allies and determined to bridge the resource gap. Enjoy a glimpse of LADF. And when you’re done, I invite you to reach out and hear how you can experience even more. Best, Nichol Whiteman Chief Executive Officer 4 5 By The Numbers Children from households with income less 70% OF PARTICIPANTS MET Average than $25,000 annually are nearly three times ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR FREE 54.9% more likely to be physically inactive as kids AND REDUCED LUNCH Growth Each Year from high-income homes.1 4 RACE 9,300 LAW ENFORCEMENT YOUTH AGENCIES ENGAGED LATINO 64.38% n 2013, LADF commissioned a study on youth PROGRAM GOALS DECLINE TO STATE 12.52% baseball access and participation in Los Angeles. BLACK 12.44% To increase participation and interest in baseball 12 71 Significant barriers to youth baseball and softball AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS LAW ENFORCEMENT 2 OR MORE and softball among under resourced youth with an VOLUNTEERS participation included poor quality fields, a lack RACES/ETHNICITIES 3.98% I 1. emphasis on increasing participation amongst of quality coaching, high enrollment fees, high costs African American youth, girls, and youth ages 13-18. WHITE 2.55% for appropriate equipment, and limited resources for OTHER 1.95% 69 recreational programs. When Dodgers RBI was deployed To use the sport as an engagement tool in order LOCATIONS 787 ASIAN 1.23% to increase access to educational resources and TEAM EQUIPMENT KITS in 2014, LADF targeted communities that presented the PROVIDED increase positive attitudes toward educational NATIVE HAWAIIAN & most significant need; creating access to the sport for 2. opportunities among program participants. OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER 0.59% those who otherwise would have none. Using sports as 29 NATIVE AMERICAN 0.36% DODGERS DREAMFIELDS an engagement tool, Dodgers RBI provides access to To use the sport as an engagement tool in order UTILIZED 10,000 to increase access to health resources and increase UNIFORM SETS PROVIDED educational and health resources to children and their AGE positive attitudes towards exercise and healthy families at no cost. Dodgers RBI is bigger than baseball 3. habits among program participants. 5-8 YEARS OLD 41.04% and focuses on social and emotional development as it 9-12 YEARS OLD 39.78% 704 engages communities and families in programming. To provide a safe and fun atmosphere for play while TEAMS 18,888 promoting positive character development among 13-18 YEARS OLD 18.83% BALLS PROVIDED 4. program participants. GENDER 695 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER 10,560 COACHES DODGER GAME TICKETS MALE 66% 70.7% 74% 72% 69.4% PROVIDED FEMALE 34% 29.3% 26% 28% 30.6% 2,937 FIRST TIME $225,936 BASEBALL/SOFTBALL UMPIRES AND FIELD GIRLS PARTICIPATION PLAYERS MAINTENANCE GRANTS 2,831 GIRLS PLAYING BASEBALL/SOFTBALL $1.3 Million 2018 TOTAL INVESTMENT 92 SOFTBALL TEAMS 1Aspen Institute Project Play State of Play Trends and Development Report (2018, p. 4) 6 7 #DodgersRBI Program Resources “Parents used to Player Development Health 6 BASEBALL/SOFTBALL CLINICS FREE EYE SCREENINGS, EXAMS AND GLASSES & Elements FITNESS CLINICS think that the park 96 AVERAGE PARTICIPATION 6 • Uniforms for every player: home and • Grants to offset umpires and field MLB RBI WEST REGIONAL TOURNAMENT 96.9% OF PARTICIPANTS FELT MOTIVATED away jerseys, pants, socks, hats/visors, maintenance costs was unsafe but PARTICIPATION TO EXERCISE AND EAT BETTER AFTER and practice t-shirts PARTICIPATING • Online registration and data collection tool MOBILE INSTRUCTION BY EL1 • Equipment kits for every team, thanks to Dodgers MOBILE HEALTH CLINICS including gloves, bats, tees, catcher’s • Marketing and recruitment support: gear, baseballs and softballs fliers, banners, email and text messaging RBI, they have way NUTRITION EDUCATION • Branded polo for each coach • LADF staff support Coach Development More than 800 DODGERS RBI PLAYERS COACHES TRAININGS – DOUBLE-GOAL COACH • Live workshops and skills training for • Access to education and health resources more resources and WERE TAUGHT THE LIFESAVING SKILL OF 4 CERTIFICATION + SKILLS AND DRILLS coaches for youth and families: college tours, eye HANDS-ONLY CPR screenings/exams/glasses, financial literacy seminars and fitness clinics support that has 96.3% OF COACHES REPORTED THE COACHES TRAINING HELPS THEM BECOME A been convincing BETTER COACH Special Events parents otherwise.” COACH OF THE YEAR AWARDS 7 DODGER DAY COMMUNITY FESTIVALS MOBILE INSTRUCTION BY EL|1 MLB PLAYBALL AND DEVELOPMENT EVENTS -Allen Alegria, Dodgers RBI Affiliate Partner Staff, Algin Sutton Recreation Center Education Dodger Stadium Experiences 8 FINANCIAL LITERACY SEMINARS SUITE NIGHTS FIRST PITCH OPPORTUNITIES 91.8% OF PARTICIPANTS FELT CONFIDENT ABOUT MANAGING THEIR MONEY PREGAME CEREMONIES AFTER THE SEMINAR 4 COLLEGE TOURS Over 3,000 PLAYERS, COACHES AND THEIR FAMILIES ATTENDED PLAYERFEST AT 91.5% OF PARTICIPANTS FELT MOTIVATED DODGER STADIUM TO GO TO COLLEGE AFTER A COLLEGE TOUR COLLEGE AND CAREER PANELS Volunteer Engagement DODGERS READING CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS BILINGUAL READING SUBSCRIPTIONS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT RECYCLING EDUCATION 8 9 “Many of the kids in the program are at risk for gangs, drugs, and tagging at the park, and this program has Sports made a big impact on keeping them Based Youth out of those situations.” Development -JAVIER SOTO, DODGERS RBI AFFILIATE PARTNER STAFF, ROSS SNYDER RECREATION CENTER ADF believes in the power of sports to change lives and develop life skills. The following L 2018 outcomes are a result of a multifaceted measurement and evaluation system. of players felt supported by the adults, coaches and mentors in their program, 73% building strong systems of social support of players reported an increase or 62% maximum level of understanding in teamwork of players reported that they find the sport 87% to be fun and want to continue playing of players reported an increase or 70% maximum level of understanding in sportsmanship of players reported an increase or 74% maximum level of self-confidence of softball and baseball players reported 81% an increase or maximum level of interest in the sport of players reported an increase or 68% maximum level feeling of safety in their local park #DodgersRBI Dodgers.com/Dodgersrbi 10 11 Finding ways to increase park use, exposure to the outdoors, Measurable and moderate to vigorous physical activity is of critical Influence importance to improving health and well-being. Physical Snapshot activity is associated with better academic performance & Positive 2 of Youth among youth and reduced rates of obesity. Change Organizations That Utilize of sites report an increase in PROGRAM GOALS baseball participation numbers 81.5% since construction To build or refurbish baseball and softball Dreamfields 1. fields in underserved communities. of sites report an increase in softball participation numbers since To increase enrollment in the youth 61.8% construction baseball and softball programs played on 2. the Dodgers Dreamfields. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS of sites report an increase in overall 66.7% park usage and programming since To promote a positive environment for construction 3. youth to play baseball or softball. CALIFORNIA of sites report that more people are To provide a baseball or softball field that INTERSCHOLASTIC 64% visiting parks since construction 4.