Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA is a New York, New York–based public charity that makes grants to organizations using sport for social change. It supports programs serving youth, with an emphasis on strengthening communities and improving young people’s lives through sport.
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA at a glance
In short: Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA gave $4.1M across 103 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Illinois. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,058,086
- -40.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 103
- -18.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,399
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $9,644,085
- -29.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (8 of 103, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA
- Review Cycle
- October 1, 2026, listed for Catalyst Grants.
- Deadline
- October 1, 2026, listed for Catalyst Grants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 645 Fifth Avenue 5Th Fl, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 891-2309
Website: https://laureususa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA
Jakob Johnson Fund
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Laureus Foundation USA- Request for Proposals: Metro Atlanta, New Orleans, New York City, and Los Angeles
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beat the Streets Chicago ($150K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
475 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 325 grants of 475 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Laureus USA describes its work as nationwide and identifies Sport for Good Cities in Atlanta, Chicago, New Orleans, and New York City. Its 2025 grant announcement also names funded organizations in those cities and other locations. In its 2024 grantmaking, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 17% to New York, 7% to Georgia, 5% to Louisiana, and 4% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 103 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 103 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $24K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2020) to $6.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 103 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beat the Streets Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $150,000 |
| Illinois Criminal Justice Chicago, IL | General Support | $148,938 |
| Girls in the Game Chicago, IL | General Support | $137,000 |
| Midwest Tennis Education Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $125,000 |
| America Scores Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Beyond the Ball Chi Chicago, IL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Build Inc Chicago, IL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport Oak Park, IL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Chicago Run Chicago, IL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Chicago Youth Boxing Club Chicago, IL | General Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization’s 2024 filing says board-designated funds are intended to support operational resilience, strategic growth, and expanded fundraising. It also describes impact measurement through grantee reports, participant surveys, and evaluation at community, organizational, and beneficiary levels.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,644,085 | $5,835,497 | $7,022,034 | $4,058,086 | 103 | $189,629 |
| 2023 | $13,707,401 | $9,947,466 | $9,413,705 | $6,835,604 | 126 | $90,012 |
| 2022 | $11,853,107 | $9,469,932 | $7,790,398 | $5,697,194 | 108 | $8,007 |
| 2021 | $6,727,173 | $4,372,530 | $4,272,007 | $2,681,900 | 70 | $1,438 |
| 2020 | $7,366,631 | $4,294,322 | $4,099,927 | $2,286,285 | 68 | $3,833 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Laureus USA’s stated mission is to change the lives of youth and strengthen communities through the power of sport. It invests in organizations that use sport as a tool for social change and supports quality, sustainable programming intended to improve youth health, educational attainment, employability, and social cohesion.
Its stated outcome areas include education; health and wellbeing; employability; inclusion; peace building; and gender equity. Laureus USA says it supports nonprofit organizations using sport or physical activity to achieve impact in one or more of these areas. Its website describes grantmaking and capacity support for youth-serving programs, including monitoring and evaluation support and professional development.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of approaches: Beat the Streets Chicago says it provides accessible youth wrestling programs; Chicago Run says it promotes children’s health and wellness through running programs; and America SCORES Chicago says it uses soccer, writing, creative expression, and service learning to empower students. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Laureus USA reported 103 grants totaling $4,058,086. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $150,000, with a median of $24,000. The largest listed award was $150,000 to Beat the Streets Chicago for general support. Other notable 2024 grants included $148,938 to Illinois Criminal Justice, $137,000 to Girls in the Game, and $125,000 to Midwest Tennis Education Foundation. Several other listed recipients received $100,000 each, including America SCORES Chicago, BUILD Inc., Chicago Run, Chicago Youth Boxing Club, and CircEsteem.
Laureus USA’s website describes its Catalyst Grants as invite-only, with applications for the stated 2026 grant term expected to open in fall 2026. Eligible organizations are sports-based youth development organizations registered as 501(c)(3) nonprofits; organizations may register interest for future opportunities. A separate listed funding opportunity for Atlanta, New Orleans, New York City, and Los Angeles is also invite-only for the current cycle. Its stated grant focus is one-year general operating support for nonprofit sport-for-development organizations addressing a relevant youth social issue while increasing physical activity and supporting social-emotional development.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edwin Moses as president and chairman; Daniel Mawicke as treasurer; and James Cameron as security. Directors listed are Rhonda Vetere, Christophe Massoni, Guy Sanan, Doug James, Michael Johnson, Marcus Allen, and Markus Kuhn.
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA is led by Edwin Moses, President & Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edwin Moses
President & Chairman
Board Chair → President & Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fatima Alabdullah
Director of Finance
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$113K (2021) → $154K (2024)
Maurya Couvares
National Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$131K (2022) → $166K (2024)
Benjamin Schnorak
Director of Sport for Good Chicago
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$121K (2023) → $126K (2024)
Julia Lankford
Director of Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $123K (2024)
Guy Sanan
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Allen
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Johnson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadia Comaneci
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christophe Massoni
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug James
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Markus Kuhn
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Vetere
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Fraser
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Mummery
Senior Advisor Sport for Good Chicago
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024)
Daniel C. Mawicke
Treasurer
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Cameron
Security
Board Member → Security, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Mark Ratcliffe (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Vice Chair
- Former: Peter Feldman (2023) — Director of Programs
- Former: Rachelle Patel (2023) — Director of Marketing & Partnerships
- Former: James Ross (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mickael Leroy (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Chatman (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alain Brenard (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Benita Fitzgerald Mosley (2020) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Cathy Griffin (2020) — Board Member
- Former: James Kallusky (2020) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Joseph Agresta (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Danziger (2020) — Board Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $166K, to Maurya Couvares (National Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA
How much does Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA give each year?
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA gave $4.1M across 103 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.8M across 126 grants.
What is Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA's typical grant size?
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA's median grant in 2024 was $24,000, and its average grant was $39,399, across 103 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA that year got $43K on average.
Where does Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA give grants?
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA gives mostly in Illinois: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (17 grants), New York, NY (14 grants), New Orleans, LA (10 grants) and Atlanta, GA (9 grants).
Does Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (103 of 103) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA's largest grantees?
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA's largest 2024 grantees include Beat the Streets Chicago ($150,000), Illinois Criminal Justice ($148,938) and Girls in the Game ($137,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA?
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.8M.
What does Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA fund?
Laureus USA’s stated mission is to change the lives of youth and strengthen communities through the power of sport. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA?
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check laureususa.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA's EIN?
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0047132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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