Who We Are
Founded as a nonprofit in 1991 to lead the ballclub＊s philanthropic efforts, the Minnesota Twins Community Fund has provided more than $23 million throughout the years to support and empower youth across Twins Territory through free clinics, leagues, equipment donations, grants and more.
We believe that youth sports〞specifically baseball and softball〞change lives for the better. The games teach players about teamwork, perseverance, patience, and even failure. Through these games, we are working to create not just the next generation of great athletes, but also the next generation of great human beings.
In 2024, the Twins Community Fund was named a Project Play Champion by the Aspen Institute, which recognizes organizations across the U.S. that are leading the way to make youth sports more equitable and inclusive. We firmly believe that this game is for everyone, and our programs continue to set the standard for accessibility and quality.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Twins Community Fund and our programs are supported by our Cornerstone Partners〞Target, U.S. Bank, Treasure Island, and Nike〞and fans across Twins Territory. The Minnesota Twins Community Fund＊s Tax ID is 41-1697280.
Mission
Our mission is to enrich local and regional communities by providing resources for the healthy development of children and families through an association with baseball, softball, and the Minnesota Twins.
Board of Directors
The Twins Community Fund is governed by a board of directors comprising community members, educators, and business leaders from across the Upper Midwest.
- Javier Altamirano 每 Sportradar
- Theresa Bea 每 Messerli Kramer
- Aaron Brown 每 PAR Systems
- Andrew Feikema 每 U.S. Bank
- J. Forrest 每 Employee Strategies
- Sarah Graves 每 Prodeo Academy
- Larry Hosch 每 Great St. Cloud Development Corporation
- Jihan Jenkins 每 Pentair
- Sean Johnson 每 Minnesota Twins
- Kathy Klang 每 Cummings, Keegan & Co.
- Shannon Knoepke 每 Townsquare Media
- Alison Mach 每 Blooming Prairie Public Schools
- Joe Martyn 每 MGK
- Darin Mastroianni 每 Minnesota Twins
- Dominic McQuerry 每 Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
- Penny Meier 每 LEARFIELD
- Don Ness 每 Ordean Foundation
- Laura Olson 每 Maple River Public Schools
- Robert Riepe 每 Peregrine Capital Management
- Daniel Yang 每 Office of Mayor Melvin Carter, City of St. Paul