Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation is a private foundation based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Through its Sports Matter program, it supports youth sports participation, particularly in under-resourced communities, and works to address barriers such as equipment access, safe places to play, league costs and family registration fees.
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation at a glance
In short: Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation gave $18.0M across 964 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state New York. 68% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,973,459
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 964
- -34.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,645
- +39.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $34,526,960
- +5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (651 of 963, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (18% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation
- Invitation Only
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Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only; organizations can join the Sports Matter Community for updates. The foundation’s filing says 501(c)(3) grant requests should be submitted in writing. Submission does not guarantee funding.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation’s filing lists no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The foundation’s filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Dick'S Sporting Goods Foundation
Mailing address: 345 Court Street, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Phone: (724) 273-3400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation
Who Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Every Kid Sport ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $9.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
6,474 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6,287 grants of 6,474 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website reports that programs in all 50 states have received Sports Matter funding. In filing year 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to New York (18%), Pennsylvania (16%), Oregon (14%), Massachusetts (13%) and Texas (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 964 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 651 of 963 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.6M (2019) to $19.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 964 grants totaling $18.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Every Kid Sport Bend, OR | Discretionary Grants - SM | $2,500,000 |
| Good Sports Inc Braintree, MA | Discretionary Grants - SM | $2,000,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corp New York, NY | Discretionary Grants - SM | $2,000,000 |
| McKeesport Area School District McKeesport, PA | Masd Wraparound, Engagement Support | $930,000 |
| Donorschooseorg New York, NY | Donorschoose | $500,000 |
| McKeesport High School McKeesport, PA | Masd Summer Camp | $275,000 |
| American Red Cross Pittsburgh, PA | Red Cross | $250,000 |
| Marathon Kids Inc Austin, TX | Discretionary Grants - SM | $250,000 |
| Marathon Kids Austin, TX | Brooks Every Kid Sports | $250,000 |
| Seriousfun Childrens Network Norwalk, CT | Teammate Resource Group Grants | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,526,960 | $20,482,054 | $19,441,734 | $17,973,459 | 964 | $19,402,383 | $1,282,631 | $1,507,665 |
| 2024 | $32,857,570 | $16,726,802 | $23,816,810 | $19,598,968 | 1,468 | $23,771,895 | $1,737,503 | $1,746,754 |
| 2023 | $41,565,720 | $15,185,335 | $19,131,594 | $15,901,218 | 1,676 | $19,112,264 | $558,575 | $2,099,932 |
| 2022 | $43,989,186 | $17,584,898 | $21,976,323 | $18,600,142 | 1,465 | $21,810,375 | — | $2,054,983 |
| 2021 | $48,436,619 | $42,132,745 | $9,107,539 | $7,918,595 | 901 | — | — | $893,995 |
| 2019 | $14,681,784 | $7,441,422 | $5,313,463 | $3,597,025 | 766 | — | — | $577,702 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated primary focus is ensuring that youth have the opportunity to play and benefit from sports. Its website describes Sports Matter as a program supporting youth sports in under-resourced communities. The foundation’s filing identifies grantmaking and public awareness about barriers to sports participation as central activities. It also describes the Public Lands Fund as supporting organizations that protect and maintain public lands, expand access to outdoor experiences, and improve inclusion and equity in the outdoors.
The 2025 grant list includes school-district and school support, youth sports organizations, and national nonprofits. Among the grantees, Good Sports says its mission is to increase youth participation in sports, fitness and recreation by distributing equipment, footwear and apparel to organizations serving children in need. Marathon Kids says it works to transform lives through running and build active communities. SeriousFun Children’s Network says it creates inclusive camp and recreational experiences for children with serious illnesses and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 964 grants totaling $17,973,459. Grant amounts ranged from $626 to $2,500,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $2.5 million to Every Kid Sports, $2 million each to Good Sports and Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and $930,000 to McKeesport Area School District. Other listed awards included $500,000 to DonorsChoose.org, $275,000 to McKeesport High School, and $250,000 each to the American Red Cross and Marathon Kids Inc.
The foundation’s website says Sports Matter grant opportunities are by invitation only and invites organizations to join its community for updates. Its grant eligibility information says eligible applicants must provide organized sports for youth 18 or younger; qualify as a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving youth in a ZIP code with a poverty rate of at least 15%, or as a public or charter school where at least 50% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch; and operate locally in the service area of the facility for which they seek funding. Grants must support youth sports, such as equipment, registration fees, league costs or infrastructure. The website excludes playground creation or refurbishment, fundraising and e-sports; limits organizations or schools to one Sports Matter grant per calendar year; and says grants are not automatically renewed. It also lists private schools, religious organizations, colleges and universities, individuals and certain non-charitable organizations as ineligible.
The foundation’s filing says grant requests from 501(c)(3) organizations should be made in writing and that awards are restricted to tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) that meet its guidelines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lauren Hobart as president and director, Rick Jordan as executive director, Kristen Garmey as assistant executive director, Mark Rooks as vice president, Elizabeth Baran as secretary and Navdeep Gupta as treasurer and director. It also lists Julie Lodge-Jarrett, Carrie Guffey, Vlad Rak and Ray Sliva as directors.
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation is led by Lauren Hobart, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lauren Hobart
President & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Jordan
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Guffey
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Lodge-Jarrett
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Navdeep Gupta
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Kessler
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Silver
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Sliva
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vlad Rak
Director
Director Entered → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Baran
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Rooks
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaclyn Castma
Assistant Executive Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Garmey
Assistant Executive Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandria Crist
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Hardy
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Todd Hipwell (2019–2024) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Ed Plummer (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Peter Land (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Don Germano (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Lee Belitsky (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Aimee Watters (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Dave Wallace (2022–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: James Rooney (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Colleen Wilson (2019) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth Baran Secretary (2019) — Director
- Former: Holly Tyson (2019) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Moreau (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Joseph Oliver (2019) — Director
- Former: Kurt Schneiders (2019) — Director
- Former: Ryan Eckel (2019) — Director
- Former: Will Swisher (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation
How much does Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation give each year?
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation gave $18.0M across 964 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19.6M across 1,468 grants.
What is Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation's typical grant size?
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,645, across 964 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation give grants?
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation's top state is New York, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (16%) and Oregon (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (38 grants), Chicago, IL (19 grants), Indianapolis, IN (16 grants) and New York, NY (12 grants).
Does Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 0% of Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 964) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Grant for Youth Sports" (676 grants), "10TH Year Anniversary Grants" (121 grants) and "Discretionary Grants - SM" (71 grants).
Who are Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation's largest grantees?
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Every Kid Sport ($2,500,000), Good Sports Inc ($2,000,000) and Local Initiatives Support Corp ($2,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation?
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation reported $34.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated primary focus is ensuring that youth have the opportunity to play and benefit from sports. Its website describes Sports Matter as a program supporting youth sports in under-resourced communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation?
Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only; organizations can join the Sports Matter Community for updates. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation's EIN?
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4516157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 12, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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