A baseball glove saved my life.
Tyler Gillum — Founder
One whiteboard.
One number.
Impact 1,000,000 people through baseball, education and exercise. One word underneath it: ACTION.
That goal took him through coaching, leadership, education and eventually Banana Ball — in front of crowds all over the country.
1,000,000
/ 1,000,000.
Goal met. Which raised the only question that mattered: what’s next?
The answer went back to where it started. A baseball glove.
Gift 1,000,000
baseball gloves.
To kids around the world. Every glove carries the same three lines.
Be Bold.
Be Different.
Bet On Yourself.
Because sometimes all a kid needs is someone willing to bet on them until they’re ready to bet on themselves.
Sponsor A GloveThe people betting
on the next generation.
Tyler Gillum
Founder & President
Set a goal on a whiteboard in 2017: impact 1,000,000 people through baseball, education and exercise. Hit it — and went looking for a bigger one.
Danielle Gillum
Treasurer
Bryce Stober
Secretary
Justin Graham
Board Member
Andy Pendleton
Board Member
Sam Malchar
Board Member
Ryan Hunt
Board Member
Questions.
What is Gillum's Bet On Yourself Foundation?
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Tyler Gillum. We gift Bet On Yourself baseball gloves to kids who love the game and have been through something. The goal is 1,000,000 gloves to kids around the world.
How much does one glove cost?
$200 covers one Bet On Yourself glove all in — the glove, the custom stamping, and getting it onto the kid's hand.
Does the Foundation keep my whole donation?
Yes. If you give $200, the Foundation records $200. Payment processing fees are absorbed by the Foundation — never added to your gift and never shown to you.
Can I nominate a kid?
Yes — that is how nearly every glove has been given so far. Use the Nominate page. Coaches especially: you know who these kids are before anyone else does.
Do you give gloves to whole teams?
No. Gloves go to individual kids, chosen one at a time. That is the point.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. Gillum's Bet On Yourself Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3), EIN 41-4411082, with an IRS determination issued April 2026. Gifts of $250 or more receive a written acknowledgment.
Can my company get involved?
Yes — funding gloves, sponsoring an event, covering shipping, matching employee gifts. Use the partner form on the Impact page and it reaches the Foundation directly.
Can I cancel or change a monthly gift?
Any time. Every receipt includes a link to manage your monthly gift — change the amount or cancel in two clicks, no phone call needed.
Get in touch.
The Foundation
| Legal name | Gillums Bet On Yourself Foundation Inc |
| Status | 501(c)(3) — April 2026 |
| EIN | 41-4411082 |
| State | Georgia |