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Why we do it

Baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, boxing, swimming, soccer, rugby, golf, tennis.... if it happens on a court or a field, in a pool or in a ring, our goal is to see all kids given a chance to participate in a sport at any level. It is our core belief that participation in youth sports is an empowering force that teaches valuable life skills of leadership, teamwork, trust, communication and accountability -plus many more- that shapes today's youth into tomorrow's leaders.

 

aPPLICANT EliGIbility and guidelines

The OCF supports organized youth athletic programs. The Foundation will consider grant requests up to $25,000 that fall within the parameters below. Please note the average grant size for the last 2 years has been $9,500.

The Olympic Club Foundation funds:

  • Programs serving youth in K-12th grade with priority given to programs serving at-risk youth

  • Program Support: costs associated with uniforms, equipment, coaching staff, facility rentals, entrance fees, team travel costs, player fees for sports teams, referees, etc.

  • Programs serving youth in at least one of the following Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma

  • Organizations with a current tax exempt status or have a fiscal sponsor that is tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and "not a private foundation" as defined in Internal Revenue Code Sections 509(a) and 170(b)(1)(A).

The Olympic Club Foundation does not fund:

  • Applications submitted directly by Unified School Districts

  • Collegiate programs

  • Requests for administrative and operating costs

  • Therapeutic athletic activities, academic programs, playgrounds, non-sports summer camps and nutrition programs

 

How to apply

The 2024 grant application has closed.

Please refer to the Grantmaking Calendar for the remaining 2024 Grants Process Dates.

For additional questions, please visit the OCF Grantmaking Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Page or contact Foundation Staff.

 

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