Discover 9,787 grantmaking foundations funding sports & recreation programs, with combined annual giving of $10.1B. The median grant size for sports & recreation is $10K.
Foundations
9,787
Total Annual Giving
$10.1B
Total Assets Under Management
$161.9B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
56
Total Grants on Record
171,351
Live programs funding sports & recreation that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Who can apply: US-based organizations with a central focus on providing programs or services in one or more of Urban Awareness USA's 12 areas of focus. The page states they accept submissions from US-based organizations and prioritize mission alignment and availability of funds.
From Park City Community Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must serve people living or working in Summit County (Wasatch County considered), qualify as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and submit only one application per organization or alliance per cycle. Non-501(c)(3) applicants may be eligible in limited circumstances if they have applied for tax-exempt status or operate under a qualified fiscal sponsor/partner.
From York County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Who can apply: Applicants must propose projects or events that create broad and substantial benefit to York County tourism and draw visitors from outside a 50-mile radius. The program is a matching grant program and requires a 25% cash or in-kind match. Recipients must comply with branding requirements and submit post-grant reports after project completion.
Who can apply: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a state, county, or city government entity (including K-12 public/private/charter schools, school districts, and higher education institutions) that serves individuals with I/DD residing in Southern Colorado. Ineligible: for-profit organizations, individuals, political candidates/organizations, debt retirement, endowments, medical/scientific research, event sponsorships/tables/tickets, and lobbyists.
From Community Foundation of Randolph County
Who can apply: Applicants are Randolph County not-for-profit organizations with projects that fit the foundation's priorities. The foundation generally prefers one-time projects, start-up costs, and capital needs; it is reluctant to fund ongoing operating budgets or multi-year requests. Applicants must consult with the Executive Director and/or Community Grants & Operations Manager before submitting a proposal.
From Mad Anthony Childrens Foundation
Who can apply: Must be a nonprofit organization serving youth in Northeast Indiana. Projects should align with the foundation's mission and values, ideally using athletics or physical activity as a vehicle for impact; other child- and family-focused nonprofit programs may be considered.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Indianapolis, IN | $705.7M | $1.1B | $61K | N400 | National |
| ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE | CHARLOTTE, NC | $650.4M | $274M | $43.8M | N400 | unknown |
| PAC-12 CONFERENCE | SAN RAMON, CA | $403.6M | $158.1M | $35.3M | N60Z | Regional |
| International Olympic Committee | — | $345.3M | $4.7B | $55M | N60 | unknown |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | $122.4M | $19.2B | $70K | N500 | National |
| AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE | IRVING, TX | $100.1M | $106.5M | $8.3M | N40 | Regional |
| PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSOCIATION | PASADENA, CA | $90M | $71.1M | $15K | N520 | Regional |
| UNITED STATES OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $84.3M | $602.2M | $814K | N710 | Regional |
| MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $83.1M | $9.2M | $5.2M | N70 | Regional |
| CONFERENCE USA | DALLAS, TX | $68.9M | $21.1M | $915K | N41Z | Regional |
Indianapolis, IN
$705.7M
$1.1B
$61K
CHARLOTTE, NC
$650.4M
$274M
$43.8M
Unknown
$345.3M
$4.7B
$55M
Evanston, IL
$122.4M
$19.2B
$70K
IRVING, TX
$100.1M
$106.5M
$8.3M
PASADENA, CA
$90M
$71.1M
$15K
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
$84.3M
$602.2M
$814K
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
$83.1M
$9.2M
$5.2M
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 819 | $487.3M | View all in California | |
| Texas | 769 | $383.4M | View all in Texas | |
| Florida | 660 | $508.5M | View all in Florida | |
| New York | 640 | $658.6M | View all in New York | |
| Pennsylvania | 492 | $99.4M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 435 | $325.6M | View all in Illinois | |
| Ohio | 409 | $85.2M | View all in Ohio | |
| Massachusetts | 301 | $75.7M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Wisconsin | 295 | $76.2M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Colorado | 280 | $329.3M | View all in Colorado | |
| Michigan | 264 | $103M | View all in Michigan | |
| Minnesota | 259 | $105M | View all in Minnesota | |
| Missouri | 216 | $100.3M | View all in Missouri | |
| New Jersey | 216 | $62.6M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Virginia | 215 | $58.4M | View all in Virginia |
$1.1B in annual giving
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$175.1M in annual giving
$127.4M in annual giving
$469.2M in annual giving
$6.6B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
67%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
92%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Sports & Recreation foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 67% of Sports & Recreation foundations actively fund new organizations, and 92% accept unsolicited proposals.
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