Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA is a grant-making nonprofit organization headquartered in New York, NY that supports the growth and deepens the impact of programs using sport for social change. The organization is part of a global network of nine national Laureus Sport for Good Foundations that have supported over 150 projects in 35 countries. Laureus USA was established in 2002 and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping America's most needy youth and young adults through the transformational power of sport.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.6M
-29.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
Grant Count
103
Avg Grant Size
$39K
Mission & Focus Areas
Laureus USA's mission is to improve the lives of youth and unite communities through the power of sport. The organization supports sport-based youth development programs across the United States, with a particular focus on serving underserved and disadvantaged youth.
The organization's work is grounded in the philosophy articulated by founding patron Nelson Mandela: "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair."
Primary focus areas include youth development programs, amateur sports competitions, and recreation initiatives that address community-based challenges.
Grantmaking
Laureus USA distributed over $7,050,000 to sport-based youth development programs in the most recent reporting year. The organization has made over 100 grants annually, with recent grant awards including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Laureus USA operates nationally across the United States. The organization has established a significant presence through its Sport for Good Cities initiative, with documented activity in:
- New York City: Since January 2018, Sport for Good NYC has distributed over 150 grants to organizations across the five boroughs, with a membership community of 70 organizations representing 31 different sports and serving over 168,000 young people across the city.
- Chicago: Active grantmaking and partnership development in the Chicago area.
The organization works with a diverse network of partners including nonprofits, athletes, schools, and corporations across multiple regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenues: $5,835,497
- Total Expenses: $7,022,034
- Total Assets: $9,644,085
- Employees: 16
2023 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $9.95M
- Expenses: $9.41M
- Total Assets: $13.7M
- Total Liabilities: $5.35M
The organization maintains a Four-Star rating with a 97% overall score based on accountability and finance metrics.
Contact Information:
- Address: 645 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10022
- Phone: 212-891-2309
- Website: laureususa.com
- EIN: 30-0047132
- Tax-exempt since: October 2002
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,644,085 | $13,707,401 | $11,853,107 |
| Revenue | $5,835,497 | $9,947,466 | $9,469,932 |
| Expenses | $7,022,034 | $9,413,705 | $7,790,398 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $189,629 | $90,012 | $8,007 |
| 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
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Usa
Catalyst Grants
LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION USA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 1, 2026
Jakob Johnson Fund
LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION USA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Julia Menefield Lankford serves as Director of Operations.
Ben Schornack was appointed as Executive Director (announced in recent organizational updates).
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWIN MOSES | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| DANIEL MAWICKE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAMES CAMERON | SECURITY | 1 | — |
| RHONDA VETERE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHE MASSONI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GUY SANAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUG JAMES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARCUS ALLEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARKUS KUHN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NADIA COMANECI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM FRASER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAURYA COUVARES | NATIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $165,502 |
| FATIMA ALABDULLAH | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $154,032 |
| AMY MUMMERY | SR. ADVISOR SPORT FOR GOOD CHICAGO | 40 | $111,114 |
| BENJAMIN SCHNORAK | DIRECTOR OF SPORT FOR GOOD CHICAGO | 40 | $125,815 |
| JULIA LANKFORD | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $123,099 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Laureus USA has announced grant award recipients for both 2024 and 2025, demonstrating ongoing active grantmaking. The organization has partnered with major corporate partners including Nike and Comcast NBCU on initiatives such as the "Big Game, Bigger Impact" activation ahead of Super Bowl LX.
Laureus Sport for Good USA Announces 2025 Grant Award Recipients \u2022\The organization released its 2024 Impact Report and continues to expand its Sport for Good Cities initiative, which marked its 10-year anniversary with a dedicated campaign. Recent partnerships include collaboration with Movember to award grants to five Chicago nonprofits championing youth mental health through sport, and a partnership with the Vantage Foundation to explore the transformative power of sport for vulnerable youth.
Laureus Sport for Good USA Announces 2025 Grant Award Recipients \u2022\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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