Carrol Forbes Foundation

The Carrol Forbes Foundation, established in 1995 in memory of ISC Founder Carrol Forbes (1909-1982), provides funding for youth development programs to “invest in the future” of this great sport of fastball. All income, including unspent interest, dividends and capital gains, will be available to fund youth development activities approved by the CFF committee.


FUNDING AVAILABLE

The CFF will provide up to $1,500 for approved youth tournaments annually. Examples may include  clinics, youth tournaments or other approved youth activity.


To apply for funding for a clinic or event, send the appropriate, completed form to CFF Chair Greg Nydick.

CFF Event Funding App

Since 2019, the CFF has spent approximately $2,000 on Pitching Clinics, and an additional $3,000 on instructional videos. Some of the pitchers who have received support include:

  • Cody Gibbons 2022 ISC II Most Valuable Player with with Marchio Sausage
  • Brad Kilpatrick 10.1 IP in 2022 with LC Ostrander after playing in ISC II in 2021
  • Jon Gwizdala 14 IP & 2.50 ERA in 2022 with Midland Explorers after playing in ISC II in 2021
  • Jerlin Rutt 17.2 IP & 0.79 ERA in 2022 with Nates Auto/Fisher after playing in ISC II in 2021

Previous CFF Scholarship recipients:

2007 Andrew Putnam, Waterloo, ON

2008 BJ Hunhoff, Sioux Falls, SD

2009 BJ Hunhoff, Sioux Falls, SD

2009 Kevin Boyd, Newmarket, ON

2012 Zach Lach, South Lyon, MI

2013 Donald Innes, Embro, ON

2014 Brent Meshke, Lake Crystal, MN

2014 Michael Lewis, Amboy, MN

2015 Jonathan Baker, Kitchener, ON

2015 Michael Lewis, Amboy, MN




2016 Greg Hammell, New Hamburg, ON

2016 Michael Lewis, Amboy, MN

2017 Steven Lyons, Appin, ON

2017 Mitch Stack, Petty Harbour, NL

2018 Derek Hyde, Tavistock,ON

2018 Mark McNally, Inwood,ON

2019 Tyler Randerson, New Hamburg, ON

2019 Matthew Wardrop, Owen Sound, ON

2020 Thomas Baker, Kitchener, ON

2020 Connor Sloan, Muirkirk, ON

Donating to the CFF

Resource development for the CFF originates from donors who become “members” in the Forbes Foundation. Veteran ISC World Tournament umpire Les Novak, an original founder of the CFF, was the inaugural “Gold Donor”. Membership is open to individuals, families, teams, sponsors, businesses, organizations etc. The ISC has been granted 501(C) (3) tax-exempt status by the IRS whereby donors are eligible to receive IRS charitable tax receipts to offset income tax payable.

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