ABOUT BLACK & GRAY
The Black & Gray Foundation was founded in 2015 by Alex and James Ballengee. While the Ballengee name may be familiar in the baseball community, The Black & Gray Foundation is its own entity established after numerous clients of the Ballengee Group expressed a desire to give back to those in need and requested a way to make a difference in their community.
In the days leading up to the 2015 MLB draft, two of the agency’s draft advisees were there having numerous inquiries about where the hats they had been wearing could be purchased. This public interest was the initial lightbulb moment when Alex realized that there was potential to do more with the aesthetically pleasing logo. Knowing she had no interest in making income off the brand, the wheels started turning on how this could be the basis for the Black & Gray Foundation.
Alex was anxious to put her philanthropic vision of their sports agency and its motto to “Make it Matter” into action, but quickly realized that the early years had to be focused on the core of the business. Now, Ballengee Group is no longer the new kid on the block and has arguably grown into the best boutique baseball agency in the business. The timing is perfect to finally, Make it Matter.
The Black & Gray Foundation is a Dallas based non-profit tax exempt, IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organization.
Cattle Baron’s Ball
Alex and James Ballengee, of Ballengee Group, were top-tier sponsors for the 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball and helped raise record-breaking funds benefitting the American Cancer Society to support cancer research in Dallas, Texas.
Red River Celebrity Softball Game
The 2nd Annual Red River Celebrity Softball Game Presented by Sewell on Thursday October 4 at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas will feature two celebrity softball teams representing long-time rivals Texas and Oklahoma as they face off for bragging rights and to raise money for charity.
The goal of the non-profit is to ensure that we always have the funds readily available to help athletes and cultivate the future of our community.
OUR FOUNDERS
Alex and James Ballengee have always had a heart for philanthropy. They are dedicated to giving back to their hometown community through charities such as the Genesis Women’s Shelter in Dallas and the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. After their involvement in the sports industry, the Black and Gray Foundation was a natural next step to give back.