Diamondbacks Celebrate Historic Charity Milestone

On Monday, the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrated a historic charity milestone. Arizona, through their "D-backs Give Back" program, have eclipsed the $100 million giving mark.

"The D-backs and Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation have earned a place among professional sports’ most impactful philanthropic organizations in fewer than three decades, reaching a historic milestone of $100 Million In Giving through their signature “D-backs Give Back” approach and investment in communities across Arizona," the official press release from the team reads.

Arizona Diamondbacks Reach $100 million in Charity

Monday's event included a red-carpet celebration that honored more than 100 nonprofit organizations. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs also proclaimed March 9 an annual "D-backs Give Back Day" to recognize Arizona's efforts in the community.

“This $100 Million In Giving milestone reflects the generosity, commitment and passion of our ownership, players, employees, community & corporate partners, and fans,” said Derrick Hall, D-backs President, CEO & General Partner.

“Together, we have built a model of legacy impact that extends far beyond the game. I am grateful to Governor Hobbs for ensuring our commitment to this wonderful state is forever celebrated with D-backs Give Back Day on March 9. We are just getting started, with today’s milestone serving as a foundation for the next generation of $100 Million In Giving.”

The Diamomdbacks' giving efforts include:

• More than $100 million in charitable giving statewide
• More than $12.8 million awarded through the Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Awards
• More than $7 million distributed through the Derrick Hall President’s Circle Grants
• 46 baseball and softball fields built or renovated across Arizona through the Mike Kennedy 'Diamonds Back' Field Building Program
• Six Kendrick Family Fields constructed to expand youth access to sports
• D-backs Give Back Youth Jersey Program, the largest youth jersey program in professional sports
• More than 25 consecutive years of sustained philanthropic investment

"The Diamondbacks’ impact has grown exponentially in recent years to a record-setting 2025 with $13.2 million raised and $7.2 million distributed in charitable support, marking the most impactful year in franchise history," the release continued.

"This pinnacle achievement is a blueprint for community impact and giving, reflecting a sustained, scalable philanthropic model embedded into the organization’s identity. In a nod to the origin of the franchise, March 9 will now be doubly celebrated as the day Arizona was awarded a professional baseball team in and serve as an annual reminder of the franchise’s immense community impact."

The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation was established in 1996, a year prior to the founding of the club itself.

"While surpassing $100 million marks a significant achievement, the D-backs and Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation view the milestone as a foundation for the future as it works toward the next chapter of $100 Million in impact and community engagement across Arizona," said the release.