Discover 16,213 grantmaking foundations funding sports & recreation programs, with combined annual giving of $10.9B. The median grant size for sports & recreation is $9K.
Foundations
16,213
Total Annual Giving
$10.9B
Total Assets Under Management
$166.9B
Median Grant Size
$9K
States with Funders
71
Total Grants on Record
159,698
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From Bryan Brothers Foundation
Who can apply: Supports youth sports, recreation, and development programs serving children on the Eastern Shore; applicants appear to be organizations seeking funding for youth-focused community programs.
From Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation
Who can apply: Eligible applicants must support Grand Forks, be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or Grand Forks government entity, and align with the Park District's public purpose of serving recreation or parks.
From Rochester Area Community Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must operate in Monroe County, serve youth ages 5-13, offer programs open to the general community and accessible to any child, and align with one or more State of Play objectives. Multi-year requests, boxing, tackle football, scholastic sports, travel teams, and transportation for out-of-area activities are ineligible. Organizations are limited to one application.
From Rochester Area Community Foundation Depository
Who can apply: Nonprofits supporting youth sports and recreation activities within Monroe County.
From Rochester Area Community Foundation Initiatives
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscal-sponsored organization, government entity, or school operating in Monroe County; must serve youth ages 5–13 and offer programs open and accessible to the general community. Multi-year requests, boxing, tackle football, scholastic sports, travel teams, and out-of-area transportation are ineligible.
From Teton Springs Foundation Inc 01
Who can apply: Requesting organization must be a recognized 501(c)(3) or qualify under 170(b)(1)(a)(i), and provide services in Teton Valley, Idaho. Current grantees (awarded in the most recent cycle) must submit a grant update before applying for new funding.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE | CHARLOTTE, NC | $736.6M | $364.4M | $43.8M | N400 | unknown |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Indianapolis, IN | $627.8M | $1.1B | $61K | N400 | National |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | $133.4M | $20.8B | $70K | N500 | National |
| AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE | IRVING, TX | $126.8M | $88.2M | $8.3M | N40 | National |
| MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $103.4M | $50.6M | $5.2M | N70 | Regional |
| PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSOCIATION | PASADENA, CA | $102.5M | $66.3M | $15K | N520 | Regional |
| NFL FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $97.6M | $64.8M | $20K | N120 | National |
| UNITED STATES OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $85.6M | $623.2M | $814K | N710 | Regional |
| UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED | PURCHASE, NY | $65.1M | $909.2M | $18K | N99 | National |
| PAC-12 CONFERENCE | SAN RAMON, CA | $58.5M | $65.8M | $35.3M | N60Z | Regional |
CHARLOTTE, NC
$736.6M
$364.4M
$43.8M
Indianapolis, IN
$627.8M
$1.1B
$61K
Evanston, IL
$133.4M
$20.8B
$70K
IRVING, TX
$126.8M
$88.2M
$8.3M
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
$103.4M
$50.6M
$5.2M
PASADENA, CA
$102.5M
$66.3M
$15K
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
$85.6M
$623.2M
$814K
PURCHASE, NY
$65.1M
$909.2M
$18K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 1,717 | $44.6M | ||
| AB | 966 | $6.8M | ||
| BC | 944 | $3.5M | ||
| QC | 838 | $5.8M | ||
| California | 823 | $465.7M | View all in California | |
| Texas | 771 | $579.6M | View all in Texas | |
| Florida | 660 | $539.2M | View all in Florida | |
| New York | 638 | $739.3M | View all in New York | |
| NS | 545 | $511K | ||
| Pennsylvania | 492 | $104M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| MB | 461 | $1.4M | ||
| SK | 444 | $898K | ||
| Illinois | 435 | $337.8M | View all in Illinois | |
| Ohio | 409 | $93.9M | View all in Ohio | |
| Massachusetts | 302 | $82.5M | View all in Massachusetts |
1,717
$44.6M
966
$6.8M
944
$3.5M
838
$5.8M
545
$511K
461
$1.4M
444
$898K
$864.1M in annual giving
$1.4B in annual giving
$861.8M in annual giving
$1.6M in annual giving
$67.8M in annual giving
$178.9M in annual giving
$116.1M in annual giving
$7.4B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$9K
New Grantee Rate
41%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
65%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Sports & Recreation foundation awards grants of $9K. Approximately 41% of Sports & Recreation foundations actively fund new organizations, and 65% accept unsolicited proposals.
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