Building A Diverse Future In Sports

Pipeline for Change

Who We Are

The Pipeline for Change Foundation is a California based non-profit organization that was created to provide resources and remove obstacles for BIPOC, women, non-binary people and members of the LGBTQ+ community to participate in all aspects of collegiate and professional sports.

We are committed to building an environment where every facet of the game is filled with diverse decision-makers – leading to a richer and more representative game and a more just society. Through our efforts, we hope to inspire more people to seek out careers in sports, ensuring a constant pipeline of diverse opportunity.

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PIPELINE FOR CHANGE

Donate

Help support the development of a more diverse landscape across sports. All donations are fully tax deductible and support the work of the Pipeline for Change Foundation.
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Volunteer

If you're interested in volunteering with Pipeline for Change and contributing to a more diverse landscape in sports, please reach out, or view our current volunteer opportunities by clicking on the button below
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PIPELINE FOR CHANGE GRANT

The Pipeline for Change foundation provides grant opportunities to underserved communities to promote access to sports in order to provide a more diverse pipeline, reduce barriers of access and increase the audience for sports as a whole. The Pipeline for Change grant may be used to cover any type of expense directly related to beginning or furthering a career in sports. Whether you are dreaming of becoming the next scout, working in a front office, coaching, perfecting sports grounds or any other opportunity that would lead to a leadership position in sports, the Pipeline for Change Foundation will support your endeavor.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for the grant, applicants must:
  • Identify as a member of an underserved group.
  • Use the grant to support your advancement in pursuit of sports or sports industry related goals.

How to apply

To apply for a grant, please submit your application online with the following items:
  • Application
  • Resume - Your resume should include the following items:
    - School
    - Work Experience
    - Extracurricular or Community Activities
    - Honors and Awards
  • Essay
    Describe how you plan to use the grant to pursue a career in sports or further your current career and how the grant will help your achieve your goals.
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Our Team

The current manager of the San Francisco Giants, Gabe Kapler has been in professional baseball since 1995. Passionate about philanthropy and social change, Gabe believes his privilege should be used to amplify the voices of non-privileged communities.

Gabe’s first experience with a non-profit was with the Gabe Kapler Foundation to combat domestic violence. He now uses his platforms to discuss inequality and diversity. Commited to social justice, Gabe began developing Pipeline for Change to create an avenue of opportunity for individuals interested in working in sports.

Given his experience on and off the field, Gabe believes a more diverse world in business and in sport creates a more inclusive atmosphere, attracts a larger audience and makes for stronger organizations across the board.
Gabe Kapler
Gabe KaplerFounder
Stephanie St Amour is the Executive Director for Pipeline for Change Foundation. 

Stephanie is deeply committed to the belief that diverse voices lead to better organizations and communities. Since high school, she has seen that a non-traditional background should not be a barrier to entry to future opportunities and continues to put this practice into place with her work with Pipeline for Change and her other roles in real estate and business management. As part of this work, she oversees a diverse team of people with many different backgrounds, identities, languages and lived experiences. 

Her work with Gabe drew her to be part of the exciting evolution of Inglewood, CA. She currently resides in Southern California with her service dog, Blasto.
Stephanie St Amour
Stephanie St AmourExecutive Director