Building Futures Through Sport, Education & Character Development
We support the schools, clubs, governing bodies, park districts, and community nonprofits that help young people grow — safely, inclusively, and with results that can be measured.
We support the schools, clubs, governing bodies, park districts, and community nonprofits that help young people grow — safely, inclusively, and with results that can be measured.
Every grant advances one or more of the Foundation's six priorities.
Programs that protect young athletes and students — physically and emotionally — and the organizations that put safeguarding first.
Opportunities for young people to lead — as captains, mentors, coaches, and voices in their communities.
Sport and education as builders of integrity, resilience, and respect that outlast any season.
Widening the field: programs that reach young people whom opportunity too often overlooks.
Approaches grounded in research and proven results — not just good intentions.
Clear goals, honest measurement, and a commitment to knowing what changed.
Complete the online application with a Foundation officer as your chaperone. You'll get a tracking code to follow your request and add comments.
Every officer receives an executive summary immediately, along with an independent background review of the applying organization.
Officers discuss, comment, and decide. You're notified the moment a decision is made — with a note from the reviewing officer.
Moments from the programs and people the Foundation supports.
If your organization develops young people through sport or education and a Foundation officer is sponsoring your request, we'd like to hear from you.
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