The Foundation for Global Sports Development is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in May 1996. Based in San Francisco, California, the foundation promotes sports and physical activity as a means to foster development, well-being, and positive social change globally. The organization operates with a focus on leveraging sports as a vehicle for education, sportsmanship, and community development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.0M
-34.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-10.1% YoY
Grant Count
35
-23.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+18.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's core philosophy centers on the belief that sport is more than competition—it holds the key to unlocking the triumph of human spirit, mutual understanding, and cooperation and respect among all people. The foundation gives special emphasis to groups and communities that are most in need or most underserved by current programs, including women and minorities.
Primary focus areas include:
- Education and scholarships for youth
- Sportsmanship and fair play
- Ethics in sports
- Youth programming and development
- Olympic-related initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains active grant-making operations with the following characteristics:
Grant Range
$15,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide geographic range, including:
- Multiple U.S. states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and additional states
- International locations including Dubai and London
- Global reach through partnerships with international sports federations
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $6,973,203
- Total Revenue: $1,647,988
- Total Expenses: $4,520,633
- Total Liabilities: $335,000
Historical Context (2023):
- Total Assets: $10.7 million
- Total Revenue: $1.59 million
- Total Expenses: $6 million
The foundation has been tax-exempt since May 1996 and maintains a staff of approximately 3 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,973,203 | $10,660,645 | $15,006,101 |
| Revenue | $1,647,988 | $1,585,121 | $3,201,071 |
| Expenses | $4,520,633 | $6,001,310 | $8,474,762 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,667,431 | $5,901,616 | $9,569,446 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,558,439 | $1,382,102 | $2,489,946 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
231 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- Ariel Kelley – President, Director, CEO (10 hours/week, $0 compensation)
- Melanie Armenti – Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, Chief Operating Officer (55 hours/week, $380,000 annual compensation)
- Shoshana Ungerleider – Treasurer, Secretary, Director (10 hours/week, $0 compensation)
- David Ulich – Director, Former President & CEO (20 hours/week, $14,000 annual compensation)
- Isabel Cathcart – Director of Operations (40 hours/week, $247,000 annual compensation)
- Kelly Hansen – Program Coordinator (40 hours/week, $100,000 annual compensation)
- Paul Malingagio – Director (5 hours/week, $0 compensation)
- Steve Baum – Director (left October 2024)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIEL KELLEY | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CEO | 10 | — |
| SHOSHANA UNGERLEIDER | TREASURER, SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| MELANIE ARMENTI | ASST SECRETARY, ASST TREASURER, COO | 55 | $380,000 |
| DAVID ULICH | DIRECTOR, FMR PRESIDENT & CEO | 20 | $13,624 |
| PAUL MALINGAGIO | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| STEVE BAUM | DIRECTOR (LEFT 10/24) | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced significant scholarship and grant initiatives in recent years:
The Foundation for Global Sports Development Awards $100,000 in Scholarships**2024:** Awarded $100,000 in scholarships to exceptional high school seniors through the Exceptional Youth Scholarship program
The Foundation for Global Sports Development Awards $100,000 in Scholarships**2022:** Awarded $100,000 in scholarships to the Class of 2022
The Foundation for Global Sports Development Awards $100,000 in Scholarships**2021:** Awarded nearly $450,000 in grants to education, youth, and Olympic organizations
The Foundation for Global Sports Development Awards Nearly $450,000 in Grants**2016:** Pledged nearly $2 million in grants to support youth programming worldwide
The Foundation for Global Sports Development Pledges Nearly $2 Million inThe foundation continues to work closely with international sports federations, donors, and committed athletes to advance its mission of promoting sportsmanship, education, fair play, and ethics among the world's youth.
The Foundation for Global Sports Development Awards $100,000 in ScholarshipsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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