WASHINGTON NATIONALS PHILANTHROPIES IS THE OFFICIAL CHARITABLE ARM OF THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS. ITS MISSION IS TO HELP CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THRIVE THROUGH SPORTS-BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD. THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS ON THIS COMMITMENT BY SPURRING INVESTMENT IN COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE DISPARITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS OF THE REGION.