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SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN BASEBALL RESEARCH
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 521234482 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE N63Z · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.sabr.org
revenue
$870K
expenses
$797K
net assets
$1.0M
employees
7
volunteers
100
program ratio
62%
mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSE OF SABR IS TO ENCOURAGE THE STUDY OF BASEBALL, PAST AND PRESENT, (CONT. ON SCH O) AS A SIGNIFICANT ATHLETIC AND SOCIAL INSTITUTION; TO ENCOURAGE FURTHER RESEARCH AND LITERARY EFFORTS; TO ESTABLISH THE ACCURATE HISTORICAL RECORD OF BASEBALL; TO HELP DISSEMINATE EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICAL, AND RESEARCH INFORMATION ABOUT BASEBALL.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the research and study of baseball history. It serves baseball enthusiasts, historians, and scholars through various conferences and educational initiatives, including the annual Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference and SABR conventions. Founded in 1971, SABR promotes scholarly activities and preserves the contributions of African-American players in baseball history.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $76K
    THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS TWO MAJOR CONFERENCES EVERY YEAR. THE ANNUAL CONVENTION AND AN ANALYTICS CONFERENCE. MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVE DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION RATES FOR BOTH EVENTS WHICH ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference
Conference dedicated to the examination and promotion of Black baseball history, including educational activities and scholarships.
SABR Convention
Annual gathering for baseball fans featuring speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
Yoseloff Scholarship
Scholarship program for students to attend SABR conferences, covering registration, transportation, and lodging.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Member-Focused Baseball Research & News Dissemination 14 activities
    • Conduct Baseball Research
      Operates over two dozen research committees focused on specific areas of baseball study, including diversity-related topics, and publishes research findings in journals, e-books, and through projects like the SABR Games and Biography Projects.
    • Conduct Baseball Research
      Operates over two dozen research committees focused on specific areas of baseball study, including diversity-related topics, and publishes research findings in journals, e-books, and through projects like the SABR Games and Biography Projects.
    • Organize Baseball Conferences and Events
      Organizes and hosts annual events including the national convention, Analytics Conference, Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference, Frederick Ivor-Campbell 19th Century Base Ball Conference, Women in Baseball Conference, and SABR Day, featuring panel discussions, research presentations, guest speakers, and networking opportunities.
    • Organize Baseball Conferences and Events
      Organizes and hosts annual events including the national convention, Analytics Conference, Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference, Frederick Ivor-Campbell 19th Century Base Ball Conference, Women in Baseball Conference, and SABR Day, featuring panel discussions, research presentations, and guest speakers.
    • Organize Baseball Conferences and Events
      Organizes and hosts annual events including the national convention, Analytics Conference, Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference, Frederick Ivor-Campbell 19th Century Base Ball Conference, Women in Baseball Conference, and SABR Day, featuring panel discussions, research presentations, guest speakers, and networking opportunities.
    • Provide Member Resources and Access
      Offers members free online access to extensive research resources, including historical newspaper collections, an online member directory, and email discussion lists for baseball questions and answers.
    • Provide Member Resources and Community
      Offers members free online access to research resources, an online member directory, and email discussion lists, fostering connections among baseball experts and fans.
    • Provide Member Resources and Community
      Fosters regional chapters that hold regular meetings, provides free online access to research resources like historical newspaper collections, maintains an online member directory, and operates an email discussion list for baseball questions.
    • Provide Member Resources and Networking
      Provides members with free online access to extensive research resources, including historical newspaper collections, maintains an online member directory, and facilitates email discussion lists and online forums for baseball questions and answers.
    • Publish Baseball-Related Content
      Publishes two issues annually of the "Baseball Research Journal," an expanded e-book edition of "The National Pastime," and new e-books through the SABR Digital Library, which are distributed to members.
    • Publish Baseball-Related Content
      Publishes two annual issues of the "Baseball Research Journal," an expanded e-book edition of "The National Pastime," and new e-books through the SABR Digital Library, all available to members.
    • Publish and Distribute Baseball Content
      Publishes and distributes two annual e-book editions of the "Baseball Research Journal" and "The National Pastime," new e-books through the SABR Digital Library, and weekly e-newsletters highlighting organizational activities and member research.
    • Publish and Distribute Baseball Content
      Publishes and distributes e-book editions of the Baseball Research Journal and The National Pastime, new e-books through the SABR Digital Library, and the "This Week in SABR" e-newsletter to members.
    • Support Regional Chapters
      Fosters increased contact among SABR members through regional chapters that hold regular meetings, including baseball research, open to both members and non-members.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 4 activities
    • Award Scholarships and Grants
      Awards scholarships to high school seniors through essay and art contests, offers Yoseloff Scholarships for students to attend its annual convention, and provides Dick Clark Memorial Library Grants.
    • Award Scholarships and Grants
      Awards Yoseloff Scholarships to students to attend its annual convention, scholarships to high school seniors through essay and art contests, and two annual Dick Clark Memorial Library Grants.
    • Award Scholarships and Grants
      Awards scholarships to high school seniors through essay and art contests, offers Yoseloff Scholarships for students to attend its annual convention, and provides two annual Dick Clark Memorial Library Grants.
    • Support Baseball Education through Scholarships and Awards
      Awards scholarships to high school seniors through essay and art contests, offers Yoseloff Scholarships for students to attend its annual convention, and provides Dick Clark Memorial Library Grants.
  • Youth Baseball Skills & Rule Education 4 activities
    • Offer Professional Development and Education
      Offers the SABR Analytics Certification program, an online, on-demand curriculum for professional development and learning in baseball analytics, including courses on applied statistics and skill acquisition sessions for students.
    • Offer Professional Development and Educational Programs
      Provides the SABR Analytics Certification program, an online curriculum for professional development, and offers skill acquisition and development sessions for students, including training on baseball-related data sets and SQL.
    • Offer Professional Development and Educational Programs
      Provides the SABR Analytics Certification program, an online curriculum for professional development, and offers skill acquisition sessions for students on baseball-related data sets and SQL.
    • Offer Professional Development and Educational Programs
      Offers the SABR Analytics Certification program, an online curriculum for professional development, and provides skill acquisition and development sessions for students, including training on baseball-related data sets and SQL.
  • Athletics Recognition and Awards Programs 2 activities
    • Recognize Achievements in Baseball Research
      Honors individuals with awards such as the SABR Analytics Conference Lifetime Achievement Award, the Dr. Mike Marshall Baseball Biomechanics Research Award, and the SABR Analytics Conference Research Awards.
    • Recognize Achievements in Baseball Research
      Honors individuals with awards such as the SABR Analytics Conference Lifetime Achievement Award, the Dr. Mike Marshall Baseball Biomechanics Research Award, and the SABR Analytics Conference Research Awards.
  • Children's Book Distribution & Reading Spaces 1 activity
    • Donate Books to Schools or Libraries
      Donates books to schools or libraries annually.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 1 activity
    • Facilitate Regional Chapter Activities
      Supports regional chapters that foster contact among members, organize local research conferences, and hold regular meetings with guest speakers, presentations, and trips to ballgames.
  • Legal Support for Media Professionals 1 activity
    • Support Legal and Historical Research
      Assists members with legal and historical research, including legal terminology and decisions, and receives pro bono legal counsel on intellectual property, contracts, personnel, and business strategy matters.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Host Diamond Dollars Case Competition
      Holds the Diamond Dollars Case Competition where student teams evaluate baseball operations problems and present solutions to MLB front office executives.
    • Host Student Competitions
      Holds the Diamond Dollars Case Competition where student teams evaluate baseball operations problems and present solutions to MLB front office executives.
    • Support Student Competitions
      Hosts the Diamond Dollars Case Competition where student teams evaluate baseball operations problems and present solutions to MLB front office executives.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$870K
Contributions & grants$593K68%
Program service revenue$212K24%
Investment income$28K3%
Other revenue$37K
expenses
Total expenses$797K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$432K
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.51M
Cash$1.12M
Investments$0
Liabilities$496K
Net assets$1.01M
Liquid reserves16.8 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SCOTT BUSH CEO 40 $165K
board members · 8
  • ALLISON LEVIN — DIRECTOR
  • BILL NOWLIN — DIRECTOR
  • DAN LEVITT — DIRECTOR
  • FX FLINN — TREASURER
  • LESLIE HEAPHY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MARK ARMOUR — PRESIDENT
  • TODD LEBOWITZ — SECRETARY
  • TYRONE BROOKS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 36

who they work with

  • Allison Levin Partner — SABR Vice President who receives proposals for new regional chapters.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Front office staff participated in a 360 Panel at the conference.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Organizes an optional event for convention attendees to watch a game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Hosted the SABR Analytics Conference at its Downtown Phoenix Campus.
  • Baker & Hostetler LLP Partner — Provides pro bono legal counsel to SABR.
  • Baseball Hall of Fame Partner — Hosts the annual Frederick Ivor-Campbell 19th Century Base Ball Conference.
  • Baseball Heritage Museum Partner — Includes a visit to the Baseball Heritage Museum as part of its Cleveland Baseball History bus tour.
  • Cincinnati Reds Partner — Franky Mulloy, Biomechanics Manager, participated in a panel at the conference.
  • Cleveland Guardians Partner — Features speakers from the Cleveland Guardians, including the President of Baseball Operations, Assistant General Manager, and Director of Research & Development, at its convention.
  • Cleveland Plain Dealer Partner — Features a sports writer from the Cleveland Plain Dealer as a speaker at its convention.
  • Cleveland Public Library Partner — Hosts an Open House at the Cleveland Public Library as part of its convention's social gatherings.
  • College Baseball Hall of Fame Partner — Tom Jacobs, Executive Director of the College Baseball Hall of Fame, was a guest speaker at SABR Day events.
  • Gary and Vicki Gillette Funder — Provide funding for complimentary registrations for local high school and college students to attend the Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference.
  • International Women’s Baseball Center Partner — Collaborates to organize the annual SABR/IWBC Women in Baseball Conference.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers Partner — Will Vandenberg, Research Scientist, participated in a panel at the conference.
  • MLB.com Partner — David Adler, Senior Coordinator for Data and Research, spoke at the conference.
  • Major League Baseball Partner — Graham Goldbeck, Product Manager, Baseball Data Platform, spoke at the conference.
  • Major League Baseball Partner — Shares a resource on allyship from Major League Baseball to support inclusivity initiatives.
  • McFarland & Co. Partner — Publisher of "Black Ball: A Negro Leagues Journal," which will feature photos of winning art contest entries.
  • Memphis Redbirds Partner — Host of a baseball game during the Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference.
  • Milwaukee Brewers Partner — Megan Stewart, Lead Strategist of Movement Solutions, participated in a panel at the conference.
  • NYU Lab for Transformative Leadership Partner — Vince Gennaro from the lab spoke at the conference.
  • Negro Leagues Baseball Grave Marker Project Partner — Raises funds for the project.
  • Newspapers.com Partner — Provides free online access to the World Collection.
  • Newspapers.com Partner — Provides online access to the World Collection for SABR members.
  • Paper of Record Partner — Provides free online access to The Sporting News.
  • Paper of Record Partner — Provides online access to The Sporting News for SABR members.
  • Paul Partner — Point of contact for partnership and collaboration opportunities with SABR.
  • ProQuest Partner — Provides free online access to the United States Collection and Historical Black Newspapers Collection.
  • ProQuest Partner — Provides online access to the Historical Black Newspapers Collection for SABR members.
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