MATT'S FIELD - LEGACY FUND
THE LEGACY LIVES
MATT'S FIELD EVOLVES
EST. 2004 - IN MEMORIAM
NAMED FOR A TRUE GEM
Matt's Field honors the legacy of Matt Baumgart, a well-known and loved 1999 graduate of Perham High School who tragically passed away in 2004. What began as a modest practice facility & tribute to Matt has grown into a vital resource for Perham Baseball and the surrounding area.
Throughout the season, Matt's Field is home to Perham Varsity, Junior Varsity, Junior High, Babe Ruth, Legion, and Amateur baseball teams. It's a place where friendships grow, bonds form, and our community rallies.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROGRESS
$617,800
Raised as of 10/1/26
82%
of total campaign goal
31
LARGE DONORS
$750,000
CAMPAIGN GOAL
THE GAMEPLAN
WHERE EVERY DOLLAR GOES
In total, we are raising $750,000 to improve the game-day experience for fans and players, draw larger crowds, host more games and tournaments, and create a winning atmosphere for Perham Baseball. Construction details are still being finalized but here is our estimated cost breakdown to date illustrating our vision and the direct impact your financial support will make.
100% of your donation will be spent upgrading Matt's Field including six high priority areas outlined below that will transform this field into a tournament-ready facility and solidfy Perham one of the top baseball communities in our region.
GRANDSTAND
$300,000
The grandstand will be enlarged to add 200 bleacher seats, outdoor seating areas, and expanded safety netting.
CONCESSION STAND
$150,000
Concessions are a high priority for fans and an important source of revenue for our youth programs.
PRESS BOX
$50,000
A press box will be added to expand our multimedia production and game reporting capabilities.
RESTROOMS
$100,000
The current facility lacks restrooms, limiting our ability to host tournaments and draw visitors.
PARK ENTRANCE & PLAZA SEATING
$50,000
A gated field entrance and integrated outdoor plaza featuring outdoor seating & viewing areas.
PLAYER PERFORMANCE
$100,000
Upgraded batting cages, new fencing, and other improvements to the playing field and surroundings.
Artist renderings
SPECIAL DONOR RECOGNITION
LEAVE A PERMANENT MARK
To honor the donors who have laid the groundwork for this project, we're offering a limited number of donation tiers that include permanent donor recognition at Matt's Field.
Please join our team and be recognized for your support. Details are now being finalized and construction is set to begin in the fall of 2026. If you would like to be involved, now is the time!
$25,000+
10 available
Kim and Kenny Nelson
Perham Athletic Association
Perham Home Run Club
Jennifer and Daniel Laytin
KLN Family Brands
549 Foundation
United Community Bank
Tommy Baumgart
Amanda Henke
D1 Resources
$15,000+
9 available
Paul Hunt Law Office
Perham Health
Perham Rotary
Dean and Kathy Simpson
Turn In Poachers
Aaron and Jamie Kalina
Steve’s Sanitation
Rocket Shipping (Gabe Pankonin)
$8,000+
8 available
Jeremy and Deanna Kovash
Hemmelgarn Builders
Dairy Queen (Marc Winjum)
New Horizons Realty
Nyhus Family Sales
Country Financial
$3,600+
unlimited
Horace Mann (Kyle Van Dyke)
Ace Hardware
Old National Bank
Chuck and Terry Hofius
Fred and Sue Sailer
James Mulcahy
Edward Jones Perham
Kit-Masters/Swan Machine
To discuss a large donation, please contact a member of the Perham Home Run Club. Small donations are helpful and appreciated too.
BE A LEADER
CAN WE COUNT ON YOU?
Large or small, every gift to Matt's Field Legacy Fund helps immensely. Let's stand up for the next generation of Perham Baseball.
Matt's Field Legacy Fund is administered by Perham Public Schools. This project is being led by the Perham Home Run Club with support from the Perham Athletic Association, Matt's Helping Hands, and many generous donors.
Questions? Contact Megan Hemmelgarn, Jeremy Kovash, or Fred Sailer.
$132,200
REMAINING TO RAISE
Q4 2026
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
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