Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc
The Commission promotes fitness and an active, healthy lifestyle and personal development through sports. It acts as the one-stop resource for the sports communities in the county. The main focus is creating and supporting programs for fitness awareness education, focused primarily on the 110,000 school age youngsters in the 16 communities served.
Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc at a glance
In short: Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc gave $35K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $58,339
- -25.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc
Who Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dovetail SIP ($10K). Together the top 7 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc gives
- Giving grew 600% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $41K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dovetail SIP Stamford, CT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Brakette's Stratford, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| EJ's Heart Seymour, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Kids Helping Kids Stamford, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Marist Student Financial Services Poughkeepsie, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Chelsea Piers Foundation Stamford, CT | General Support | $2,500 |
| Chelsea Piers Scholarship Fund Stamford, CT | General Support | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,339 | $65,590 | $85,576 | $35,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $78,325 | $75,958 | $68,813 | $40,500 | 9 |
| 2022 | $70,480 | $61,163 | $41,531 | $15,000 | 8 |
| 2021 | $50,848 | $84,826 | $41,295 | $5,000 | 5 |
| 2020 | $7,317 | $154,734 | $150,665 | $3,000 | 1 |
About Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Weston, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc is led by John Ruzicka, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Ruzicka
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Schulz
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Torromeo
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Kavey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Richard Matthews (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Robert Murdoch (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bobby Walker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Beth Dolan (2020) — Director
- Former: Bob Murdock (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Bob Nicola (2020) — Director
- Former: Chris O'Connor (2020) — Director
- Former: Christina Kunec (2020) — Director
- Former: Erica Bates (2020) — Director
- Former: Erik Heyliger (2020) — Director
- Former: Mark Lauretti (2020) — Director
- Former: Melissa Devlin (2020) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Petersen (2020) — Director
- Former: Sharon Martinez (2020) — Director
- Former: Zach Dayton (2020) — Director
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 Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc
How much does Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc give each year?
Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc gave $35K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $41K across 9 grants.
What is Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc's typical grant size?
Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc give grants?
Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (4 grants).
Does Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc's largest grantees?
Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Dovetail SIP ($10,000), Brakette's ($5,000) and EJ's Heart ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc?
Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc reported $58K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $66K.
What is Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc?
Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Weston, CT. It holds $58K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc's EIN?
Fairfield County Sports Commission Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1719505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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