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The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation prioritizes three areas of need in our state: homelessness and low-income housing, indigent health care and youth development. Within youth development, sports, and particularly baseball and softball, are of significant interest to the Foundation. Therefore, the Diamondbacks Foundation has introduced the Pinch Hitter Fund, a specific fund to provide relief to Arizona youth leagues and organizations for lost or stolen equipment, damaged facilities or for uniform/equipment shortage.
Several sources of funding have created the Pinch Hitter Fund, including proceeds from annual fundraising efforts as well as grants from the Garth Brooks' Touch'em All Foundation. Funds are awarded for up to $5,000. Organizations cannot receive more than one award per year from the Pinch Hitter Fund.
A panel of Diamondbacks Foundation Board of Directors, the Executive Director of the Diamondbacks Foundation and the Community Affairs Department will review grant applications. The number of organizations funded by the Diamondbacks Foundation's Pinch Hitter Fund will depend upon the quantity and quality of grant requests received, as well as the success of fundraising efforts by the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation.
Pinch Hitter applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis during the calendar year.
Thank you for considering Diamondbacks Foundation. We hope we can assist you in your worthwhile endeavors for youth baseball and softball. If you have any questions, please call 602-462-6664.
The Pinch Hitter Fund Application consists of three parts: Cover Page, Narrative and Supporting Documentation and Delivery.
Please complete the online cover page form. Upon completion, a copy of your cover page will be emailed to the email address provided.
Complete the narrative portion of the application in a separate, typed document. Include supporting documentation (i.e. a quote from a respected retailer) for your intended purchase with grant funds. The supporting documentation should accompany this application and should not be sent in at a later time.
Please mail or fax the completed application to:
Diamondbacks Pinch Hitter Fund
P.O. Box 2095
Phoenix, Arizona 85001
FAX: 602-462-6575
All pieces should be mailed or faxed together.
Applications will not be reviewed without the cover page, narrative or supporting documentation.
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