BPS Foundation
BPS Foundation is a public charity based in Las Vegas, Nevada (EIN 88-2260784). Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down.
BPS Foundation at a glance
In short: BPS Foundation gave $39.8M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $1.5M), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,828,827
- +322.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +1250.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,475,142
- -68.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Nevada (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to BPS Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1120 N Town Center Dr Ste 160, Las Vegas, NV 89144-6303
Phone: (702) 866-2912
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BPS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Blueprint Sports and Entertainment LLC ($34.9M). Together the top 10 received $39.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($349,393), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 30 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada; the recipient state for the remaining 12% is unidentified in the reported data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2022) to $39.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $39.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blueprint Sports and Entertainment LLC Las Vegas, NV | The grant is provided as a shared services contract to promote the purpose of the organization. | $34,926,999 |
| Trustees of Boston College | Provided grants to over 120 football, basketball, track & field, hockey, lacrosse, baseball and softball student-athletes to work with local charities such as y2y harvard, team impact, roxbury toy drive, cradles to canyons, community services and the salvation army. | $1,650,529 |
| The Kansas University Endowment Association | Provided grants to over 160 football, basketball, track & field, softball and baseball student-athletes to work with local charties such as big brothers big sisters, ballard center, lawerance humane society, can food drives and the special olympics. | $1,049,129 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation | Provided grants to over 90 football, basketball, soccer, baseball and lacrosse student-athletes to work with local charities such as 1mc youth football foundation, brigher bites, everyone wins dc, diggs deep foundation and think first global. | $844,078 |
| 5430 Foundation | Provided grants to over 70 football, basketball and volleyball student-athletes to work with local charities such as community food bank, childrens hospital, Colorado foundation, erie football camp and hometown hearos. | $355,895 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $349,393 |
| Community Initiatives | Provided grants to over 470 football, basketball, baseball and volleyball student-athletes to work with local charities such as upward, woodlane residential, athens food pantry, ronald mcdonald house, helping hands, second harvest, we see you foundation, habitat for humanity, spokane dawgs sports association, hoopfest, project adam and inner city impact. | $141,217 |
| Gonzaga University | Provided grants to over 470 football, basketball, baseball and volleyball student-athletes to work with local charities such as upward, woodlane residential, athens food pantry, ronald mcdonald house, helping hands, second harvest, we see you foundation, habitat for humanity, spokane dawgs sports association, hoopfest, project adam and inner city impact. | $139,398 |
| Boys & Girls Club or Truckee Meadows | Provided grants to over 470 football, basketball, baseball and volleyball student-athletes to work with local charities such as upward, woodlane residential, athens food pantry, ronald mcdonald house, helping hands, second harvest, we see you foundation, habitat for humanity, spokane dawgs sports association, hoopfest, project adam and inner city impact. | $62,670 |
| Bowling Green Pee Wee Leaugue | General Donation | $57,687 |
Ready to take the next step with BPS Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $41,307,510 | $43,860,653 | $39,828,827 | 27 | $3,632,161 |
| 2023 | $5,548,007 | $14,070,688 | $10,744,569 | $9,437,494 | 2 | $19,454 |
| 2022 | $2,218,198 | $3,431,494 | $1,213,681 | $1,054,793 | 1 | $9,110 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission was to support health- and athletics-focused public charities by engaging athletes to serve those charities in the communities where they live and play. Its program descriptions refer to athlete participation with local charities, including food pantries, community organizations, and groups serving children.
The filing also describes a shared services contract with Blueprint Sports & Entertainment LLC to pay student athletes for charity work. The foundation said requests were to identify the event, organization, EIN, engagement details, and amount; it described an approval process that included collecting the organization’s determination letter to confirm charitable purpose.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $39,828,827. The median grant was $25,000, with grants ranging from $6,473 to $34,926,999. The largest reported grants were:
Several filing descriptions say grants supported student-athletes working with local charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Alex De Castroverde as director and chair; David Garcia as director and treasurer; Ydoleena Yturralde as director and secretary; Julian Portugal and Piper Overstreet as directors; Shawn Cable as chief financial officer; and Rob Sine as president.
BPS Foundation is led by Rob Sine, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rob Sine
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex De Castroverde
Director & Chair
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Garcia
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julian Portugal
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Piper Overstreet
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ydoleena Yturralde
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Cable
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $10K, to Shawn Cable (Chief Financial Officer).
Frequently asked questions about BPS Foundation
How much does BPS Foundation give each year?
BPS Foundation gave $39.8M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $9.4M across 2 grants.
What is BPS Foundation's typical grant size?
BPS Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $1,475,142, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does BPS Foundation give grants?
BPS Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does BPS Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of BPS Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are BPS Foundation's largest grantees?
BPS Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Blueprint Sports and Entertainment LLC ($34,926,999), Trustees of Boston College ($1,650,529) and The Kansas University Endowment Association ($1,049,129), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($349,393), which are not listed by name. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does BPS Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission was to support health- and athletics-focused public charities by engaging athletes to serve those charities in the communities where they live and play. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BPS Foundation?
BPS Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is BPS Foundation's EIN?
BPS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2260784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in BPS Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Nevada
NV Energy Charitable Foundation
Reno, NV
The foundation supports qualified public charities in the NV Energy service areas, with emphasis on environmental conservation, education, and public safety. Its 2025 grants ranged from $350 to $500,000, with a median of $7,500. It accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Interest process, allowing one submission per organization each calendar year.
Assets
$26.6M
Grants
207
Total Given
$4.2M
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Reno, NV
The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada supports nonprofits and community projects, including nonprofit capacity-building, mental health access, housing, and watershed protection, primarily in Northern Nevada. Its 2024 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; it accepts applications through specific funding opportunities and RFP cycles, but the profile does not state whether it accepts general unsolicited requests.
Assets
$178.2M
Grants
207
Total Given
$16.0M
Tahoe Community Foundation
Incline Village, NV
Tahoe Community Foundation funds nonprofits serving the Lake Tahoe Basin in areas including the environment, education and youth, well-being, arts and culture, and community engagement. Action Grants typically range from $2,500 to $5,000; its broader 2025 grantmaking had a median award of $25,000. It accepts Action Grant applications on a rolling basis for quarterly review; the Community Fund has an annual competitive cycle.
Assets
$169.9M
Grants
191
Total Given
$26.9M
MGM Resorts Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
The MGM Resorts Foundation funds one-year grants to nonprofits providing essential services, including housing, workforce development, education, food, health, and family support. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,200 to $128,542, with a median of $13,019; funding focuses on communities where MGM employees live and work, especially Nevada. It describes a proposal-review process through regional Community Grant Councils but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$9.9M
Grants
143
Total Given
$3.5M
Dermody Properties Foundation
Reno, NV
The Dermody Properties Foundation funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on arts, education and family, with added emphasis on children, older adults, people with disabilities, substance abuse and homelessness. It typically gives $500–$3,000 to organizations within about 30 miles of a current Dermody project, in communities where the company operates. It accepts online grant requests; the stated annual deadline is August 1, though its 2025 filing gives a different deadline.
Assets
$2K
Grants
137
Total Given
$245K
Nevada Community Foundation Inc
Las Vegas, NV
Nevada Community Foundation supports a broad range of charitable causes, including education, health, youth, arts and community services, with a stated focus on Southern Nevada; its grants also reach organizations outside Nevada. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,150 to $7.5 million, with a median award of $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$253.5M
Grants
122
Total Given
$16.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Nevada
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from BPS Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
BPS Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?