The James S. Kunzman Foundation (JSKF) presented a $5,000 check to Westgate Little League in Albuquerque on Friday, May 15, 2026, during a special outdoor movie night near Tower Road and 86th Street. Current and former players, families, community members, and local coaches came together for the night, according to KOB 4.
Key takeaways:
- JSKF presented a $5,000 check to Westgate Little League in Albuquerque on May 15, 2026.
- The check was presented at an outdoor movie night near Tower Road and 86th Street, with current and former players, families, community members, and local coaches.
- KOB 4 described Westgate as one of Albuquerque's most overlooked communities.
- KOB 4 called the donation a big step for the foundation, which is working to make Little League baseball more accessible to local kids.
The presentation took place on a Friday night during a special outdoor movie night near Tower Road and 86th Street in Albuquerque. Current and former Westgate players, families, community members, and local high school coaches turned out, and JSKF presented the league with a $5,000 check, KOB 4 reported.
KOB 4 framed the night around youth baseball, community pride, and support for kids in what it called "one of Albuquerque's most overlooked communities." That fits JSKF's mission: keep the game affordable and bring neighborhoods together around it. KOB did not say how Westgate will use the gift.
KOB 4 opened its story by calling the gift part of an Albuquerque native's vision to make Little League baseball more accessible to local kids. The station described the donation as a big step for founder Sam Kunzman and the foundation.
JSKF's first gift went to Belen Little League in New Mexico. Read how it started in New Foundation Launches with $5,000 Gift to Belen Little League.
What did JSKF give to Westgate Little League?
The James S. Kunzman Foundation presented a $5,000 check to Westgate Little League in Albuquerque on May 15, 2026.
Where did the presentation happen?
At an outdoor movie night at Westgate Little League, near Tower Road and 86th Street in Albuquerque, according to KOB 4.
Who was there?
Current and former Westgate players, families, community members, and local high school coaches, KOB 4 reported.
Who is behind the gift?
The James S. Kunzman Foundation, founded by Albuquerque native Sam Kunzman and named for his late father, James S. Kunzman.
What is the James S. Kunzman Foundation?
JSKF is a nonprofit founded by Sam Kunzman to reduce cost barriers in youth baseball and softball. It is named for his late father, James S. Kunzman.
Reporting: KOB 4, May 18, 2026.
