
Transforming Lives in Underserved Communities
ABOUT USFarewell to Fred Ripken
It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of one of the Ripken Family's beloved sons. On July 30 at the age of 60, Frederick Charles "Fred" Ripken of Havre de Grace passed away. He was the father of Austyn Ripken and Mariah Ripken Curll, grandfather of Kaedan Lucas and Keegan Curll, and brother of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation's Cal Ripken, Jr. and Billy Ripken, as well as Ellen Ripken. He was the son of Violet and Cal Ripken, Sr.
Known as a motorcycle enthusiast, Fred Ripken owned Rip's Performance Center and was also a natural athlete of his own, coaching Havre de Grace Grace Little League and Havre de Grace High School softball. He was also amazing at wood and metal working and loved classical music. He touched so many during his short life at the track, his businesses, and the ball field.
He was a devoted father and grandfather and was surrounded by his entire family as they shared laughter, tears, and heartache.
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Reach and Impact
Reach & Impact
In 2021, the Ripken Foundation collaborated with 589 local youth-serving partners and law enforcement agencies in 383 cities and towns in 46 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Colombia to impact over 1.2 million at-risk youth. The Ripken Foundation Portal, which gives mentors access to our program curriculum guides, impacted 590,075 of those at-risk youth while our virtual programs reached over 3,132 kids. In addition, we now have 213 STEM Centers completed in 17 states giving over 60,000 kids the early exposure and hands-on opportunity to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
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Mentoring
Mentoring
In 2021, over 4,234 coaches, law enforcement officers, teachers, volunteers, and other youth mentors worked with the kids in our programs. Badges for Baseball, our signature crime prevention and mentoring program, impacted 31,121 kids in 111 communities.
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Youth Development Parks
Youth Development Parks
We’re adding more of our signature Youth Development Parks every year—creating safe places to play and renewing community pride.

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Testimonials
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Sponsors
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation is grateful for the support of the generous sponsors who share our vision and make our work possible.