Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $1,312,250 in grants paid (tax year 2023, from 990-PF field: contrpdpbks)
- Grant Range: $100 to $250,000 (based on historical grant data)
- Geographic Focus: United States (with some international partners)
- Application Method: No current public application process
- Number of Grants: Information available through 990-PF filings
- Average Grant: $27,000 (based on historical grant data)
- Total Assets: $10,660,645 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
- Website: https://globalsportsdevelopment.org
- Phone: 888-279-1026 (Courage First Athlete Helpline)
- Contact page: https://globalsportsdevelopment.org/contact-us/
Funding Priorities
- Youth sports programmes and organisations
- Educational enrichment combined with sports programmes
- Health and well-being initiatives for youth
- Programmes addressing social injustice for vulnerable youth
- Fitness and public health programmes
- Sports and educational development programmes
- Programmes supporting fair play and abuse-free sport
Recent Grant Pattern
Based on most recent 990-PF grant records and announcements, the Foundation has:
- Awarded grants totalling $570,600 to 18 organisations supporting youth sports, educational, health, and well-being programmes
- Provided support nationally across the United States with some international partnerships
- Made grants to organisations working in youth sports development, educational enrichment, and health equity
- Supported 501(c)(3) organisations throughout the United States advancing health, education, and equity through fitness and enrichment programmes
What They Don't Fund
- Individuals convicted of or under investigation for sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual misconduct (noted for athlete grant programme)
Application Process & Timeline
The Foundation does not appear to have an active public application process for organisational grants. The BOOST Athlete Grant Programme (COVID-19 relief) is now closed. The Foundation also administers an Exceptional Youth Scholarship programme for high school seniors, which awards ten $10,000 scholarships annually for academic achievement and community service. Potential grantees should contact the Foundation directly through their website for information about funding opportunities.
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