Athlife Foundation Inc
Athlife Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Huntington, New York, that supports schools in developing student-athletes’ academic, leadership, and life skills through sport. Its work centers on funding and supporting Academic Athletic Coach positions in secondary education.
Athlife Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Athlife Foundation Inc gave $189K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $188,651
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,577
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,746
- Total assets
- $456,510
- +85.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Athlife Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 273 Main Street 2Nd Floor, Huntington, NY 11743
Phone: (631) 385-1946
Website: https://athlifefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Athlife Foundation Inc
Academic Athletic Coach Grant
Athlife Foundation Inc
Amount
$500 - $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
AthLife Foundation Academic Athletic Coach Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
AthLife Youth Inspire Award
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Athlife Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Green Street Academy ($23K). Together the top 10 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 64 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its platform has reached schools in 15 states and Washington, DC. Its 2025 grant dollars were reported across recipient states as follows: Pennsylvania, 47%; Connecticut, 19%; Georgia, 12%; Maryland, 12%; and New Jersey, 5%. The filing also lists a 2025 grant to a Brooklyn, New York, recipient.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Athlife Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $217K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $189K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Street Academy Baltimore, MD | Personnel/Mentoring | $23,235 |
| Bethlehem Area School District Bethlehem, PA | Personnel/Mentoring | $22,500 |
| Allentown School District Allentown, PA | Personnel/Mentoring | $17,500 |
| Danbury High School Danbury, CT | Personnel/Mentoring | $16,666 |
| Pocono Mountain School District Swiftwater, PA | Personnel/Mentoring | $15,503 |
| Whitehall-Coplay School District Whitehall, PA | Personnel/Mentoring | $15,495 |
| Meriden Pulic Schools Meriden, CT | Personnel/Mentoring | $13,372 |
| Southeatern Greene School District Greensboro, PA | Personnel/Mentoring | $10,746 |
| Fulton County Schools Atlanta, GA | Personnel/Mentoring | $10,000 |
| Phillipsburg School District Phillipsburg, NJ | Personnel/Mentoring | $8,555 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $456,510 | $781,175 | $560,887 | $188,651 | 15 | $21 |
| 2024 | $246,519 | $698,765 | $517,885 | $216,771 | 14 | $13 |
| 2023 | $89,659 | $393,357 | $497,384 | $198,693 | 15 | $18 |
| 2022 | $158,591 | $316,897 | $383,632 | $148,759 | 14 | $30 |
| 2021 | $151,137 | $220,995 | $227,938 | $62,149 | 6 | $112 |
| 2020 | $157,531 | $180,787 | $228,995 | $36,772 | 2 | $27 |
| 2019 | $81,768 | $295,536 | $219,691 | $63,538 | 4 | $15 |
| 2018 | $6,072 | $246,193 | $248,784 | $104,592 | 9 | $5 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide grants, educational resources, training, professional development, and other resources in secondary education to support student-athletes’ academic, career, leadership, mental health, wellness, and holistic social development.
The foundation’s grants support high schools, middle schools, and school districts in establishing and sustaining an Academic Athletic Coach position. The role is intended to use sport to promote academic achievement, leadership, resilience, belonging, and postsecondary readiness. Schools serving lower-income communities, Tribal/BIE students, or students with lower graduation or postsecondary matriculation rates are encouraged to apply.
One 2025 grantee, Green Street Academy, describes its own mission as providing rigorous, lifelong learning that prepares students for college admission and the green workforce, among other economic sectors.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $188,651. Grant amounts ranged from $6,500 to $23,235, with a median of $10,746. The foundation’s overview for school districts describes typical awards of $2,500 to $25,000, depending on geographic target area and funding partner.
The largest reported 2025 awards included $23,235 to Green Street Academy in Baltimore, Maryland; $22,500 to Bethlehem Area School District in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; $17,500 to Allentown School District in Allentown, Pennsylvania; $16,666 to Danbury High School in Danbury, Connecticut; and $15,503 to Pocono Mountain School District in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as personnel/mentoring.
The 2026–27 Academic Athletic Coach grant application cycle is described as open. Schools and school districts must apply through the grants portal and lead and manage the account, with a school or district administrator designated as account lead or manager. Nonprofits, community-based organizations, and other third parties are not eligible for first-year grants or renewals. Applicants are asked to review the foundation’s guidance on the position, its Positive Youth Development through Sport framework, and its connected-community resources. Potential grantees should plan to send at least two staff members to the 3ACE National Conference. The foundation describes the process as competitive.
The foundation also lists the Kowalski Robinson Youth Inspire Scholarship for high school student-athletes and the AthLife Youth Inspire Award for athletes recognized for community impact. These are individual-recipient programs, not grants for outside applicant organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeff McCann as executive director; Jonathan Harris as president; Jim Steeg as chairman; Kevin Chan as vice chair; and Andrew Fink as secretary. It also lists Phil Costa, Chris Ferchill, Adam Goldenberg, Vince Leigh, and Darren Rankin as directors.
Athlife Foundation Inc is led by Jeff McCann, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2018); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff McCann
Executive Director
Vice President → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$60K (2018) → $112K (2025)
Jonathan Harris
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Steeg
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Goldenberg
Director
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Ferchill
Director
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Rankin
Director
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vince Leigh
Director
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Winston
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Costa
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Na'eema Thompson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nandu Talwalkar
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Chan
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Fink
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Stephanie Taylor (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Matt Gliebe (2018–2023) — Director
- Former: Caltha Seymour (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Resigned 33123
- Former: Bob Sabouni (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Jon Harris (2018–2020) — President
- Former: Kathleen Gabriel (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Charles Cernansky (2020) — Director
- Former: Aaron Taylor (2018–2019) — Director
- Former: Dan Buckley (2018–2019) — Director
- Former: Ted White (2018–2019) — Director
- Former: Mark Bruener (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $112K, to Jeff McCann (Exec. Direct).
Frequently asked questions about Athlife Foundation Inc
How much does Athlife Foundation Inc give each year?
Athlife Foundation Inc gave $189K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $217K across 14 grants.
What is Athlife Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Athlife Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,746, and its average grant was $12,577, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Athlife Foundation Inc give grants?
Athlife Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Connecticut (19%) and Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does Athlife Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Athlife Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Personnel/Mentoring" (15 grants).
Who are Athlife Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Athlife Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Green Street Academy ($23,235), Bethlehem Area School District ($22,500) and Allentown School District ($17,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Athlife Foundation Inc?
Athlife Foundation Inc reported $457K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $781K.
What does Athlife Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide grants, educational resources, training, professional development, and other resources in secondary education to support student-athletes’ academic, career, leadership, mental health, wellness, and holistic social development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Athlife Foundation Inc?
Athlife Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check athlifefoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Athlife Foundation Inc's EIN?
Athlife Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0821899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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