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American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated

Grantmaker Indianapolis, IN EIN: 31-1096390 Website

To provide research grants to further advances in sports medicine and exercise science. To raise funding for the work of the American college of sports medicine.

American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated at a glance

In short: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated gave $37K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Annual giving (2024)
$37,000
-26.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
4
-20.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$9,250
-7.5% vs 2023
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$3,915,871
-16.1% vs 2023
Primary geography
Texas (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.

How to apply to American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated

Who American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

University of Houston: $10KUniversity of Houston$10KRector and Visitors of the University of Virginia: $10KRector and Visitors of theUniversity of Virginia$10KUniversity of Maryland: $10KUniversity of Maryland$10KUnited States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation: $7KUnited States Olympic &Paralympic Foundation$7K

The largest 2024 recipient was University of Houston ($10K). Together the top 4 received $37K.

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

IndianapolisCharlottesvilleCollege ParkColorado SpringsFurhamHoustonOrlandoRichmondTampaTochester

How American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated gives

  • Giving grew 363% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 5 grants2023 4 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $404K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $37K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Houston Houston, TXResearch$10,000
Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia Charlottesville, VAResearch$10,000
University of Maryland College Park, MDResearch$10,000
United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, COResearch$7,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$3,915,871$268,141$163,426$37,0004$157,158
2023$4,668,514$106,033$107,163$49,9895$9,382
2022$4,475,287$196,720$191,116$18,0001$76,885
2021$4,709,616$682,964$406,575$8,0001$187,464
2020$4,377,423$716,588$758,738$403,6351$85,720

About American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated

Based on IRS filings

American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $157K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated is led by Kristin Belleson, CEO & Secretary - Past since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 25 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kristin Belleson

    CEO & Secretary - Past

    Secretary → CEO & Secretary, 2023

    CEO & Secretary → CEO & Secretary - Past, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Feltman

    CEO & Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Hutchinson

    President

    Treasurer → President, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Angela Smith

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Barry Franklin

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Myers

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kimberly Stein

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Penny Mitchell

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Samuel Browd

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Irene S. Davis

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Michael McBrayer

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carrie Jaworski

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katie Schmitz

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Vincent

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nailah Coleman

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pam Peeke

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Silvano Zanuso

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stella Volpe

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Daly

    Director - Past

    Director → Director - Past, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ralph Reiff

    Director - Past

    Director → Director - Past, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Todd Monrad

    Director - Past

    Director → Director - Past, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Walter Thompson

    Vice President

    Director → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Kraus

    Treasurer

    Acsm Past-President → Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bruce Gladden

    Director - Past

    Acsm President → Director, 2023

    Director → Director - Past, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anastasia Fischer

    Director - Past

    Director → Director - Past, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (6)
  • Former: Nicole Keith (2020–2023) — Acsm Past-President - Past
  • Former: Jay Gladden (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Kathryn Schmitz (2020–2022) — Acsm Past-President
  • Former: Michael McBrayer (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Jane Senior (2020–2021) — Foundation Executive Director · Filing note: Retired 921
  • Former: James M. Pivarnik (2020) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated

How much does American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated give each year?

American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated gave $37K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $50K across 5 grants.

What is American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated's typical grant size?

American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated give grants?

American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated's top state is Texas, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Virginia (27%) and Maryland (27%).

Does American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (4 grants).

How large is American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated?

American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $268K.

What is American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated?

American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2024.

What is American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated's EIN?

American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1096390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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