The untimely passing of Howie Osterer – Israel Association of Baseball umpire, coach, Jerusalem Regional Director and friend – has left a void in Israel baseball. In his memory, the IAB is setting up the Howie Osterer Scholarship Fund.

The fund will financially assist children from families with limited means, who wish to play in the Israel baseball leagues or participate in the IAB’s various baseball programs such as summer camps, National Team tournament trips, enrichment programs, etc. Howie’s approach to baseball was to make it all about the children and he firmly supported helping players who were unable to afford to pay for baseball activities. By setting up this scholarship fund in his memory, we will ensure that his legacy lives on.

To donate to the Howie Osterer Scholarship Fund, please download this donation form, fill it out and email it to us, or you can make a tax deductible donation via the JNF Project Baseball website – details regarding payment procedures for both methods are in the donation form.