Pittsburgh Pirates Donation Program

The Pittsburgh Pirates thank you for your support and for considering us to be a part of your fundraising event. We will consider donation requests from organizations in our tri-state region only. The information below will guide you through the process of requesting a donation and provide you with an overview of our guidelines.

All donation requests must be submitted in writing on your organization's letterhead at least 4-6 weeks prior to the date of your event. Requests must include the following information:

Name of organization
Type of event
Date of event
Contact name

Full address of where donation should be mailed. No P.O. Boxes please.

All donation requests should be mailed to the following address:
Pittsburgh Pirates
Attn: Donation Request
115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212


Player Appearances

Non-profit groups seeking Pirates players for public appearances should submit a written request on organizational letterhead to:

Pittsburgh Pirates
Community Services Department
P.O. Box 7000
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Appearances are somewhat limited during the season because of the demanding schedule of games. For more information, please phone 412-325-4969.


Pirates Alumni Association

The Pittsburgh Pirates Alumni Association, Inc. is a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation headquartered at PNC Park. Its regular membership consists of all living former Pirates players, managers, coaches and other former major leaguers, while the professional membership category includes minor league players, managers, coaches, broadcasters and front office personnel.

The Pirates Alumni Association was founded to 1) promote and support the game of baseball on behalf of the Pittsburgh Pirates on an amateur and professional level through personal appearances, speaking engagements, clinics and fundraising activities, 2) raise and disburse funds for selected local charities and be involved in community driven activities which support our charitable causes, 3) provide an active association dedicated to helping its membership and their families through support, direction and counseling with the Pirates Alumni "Special Assistance Program" and 4) communicate to its membership through a semi-annual newsletter and regularly scheduled chapter meetings.

For more information regarding the Pirates Alumni Association, please call 412-325-4747.


Fan Mail

To send your favorite Pirate a letter, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope and address to:

PLAYER NAME
Pittsburgh Pirates
P.O. BOX 7000
Pittsburgh, PA 15212


Mascot Appearances: Pirate Parrot and Captain Jolly Roger

The Pirate Parrot and Captain Jolly Roger are available to non-profit and charitable organizations for a complimentary one (1) hour appearance (schedule permitting). If additional time is needed, there is a fee of $200 per hour for the Parrot and $125 per hour for the Captain Jolly Roger.

At this same hourly rate, they are available for private events, such as parties, corporate functions and stage shows (complimentary hour not included).

They are also available to boroughs or the local Chambers of Commerce for a fee of $100 per hour for the Parrot and $50 per hour for the Captain Jolly Roger (complimentary hour not included).

All hosting organizations are responsible for travel-related expenses if applicable. A minimum of 100 guests must be in attendance for an event to be eligible for a complimentary appearance.

To request an appearance, please submit a letter on your organization's letterhead to:

Mascot Appearances
Pittsburgh Pirates
PO Box 7000
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Please include a brief description of the group or charity, along with the date, time, location and chosen mascot for the requested appearance.

For more information call 412-325-4966.