Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation is a public charity based in Washington, DC. It supports other 501(c)(3) charities through grants and community service activities, with its stated mission including youth sports scholarships, health and fitness, and other philanthropic activities.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation at a glance
In short: Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation gave $2.8M across 57 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,770,627
- +143.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 57
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,607
- +122.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $1,937,840
- -9.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 616 H Street Nw Suite 600, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 266-2383
Website: https://monumentalfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DC Fire & Emergency Medical Services FDN ($492K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 178 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 16% to Colorado, 10% to Maryland, 9% to Virginia, and 3% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2021) to $2.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 57 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DC Fire & Emergency Medical Services FDN Washington, DC | General Support | $492,427 |
| US Figure Skating Association Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $442,427 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $417,427 |
| Kaboom Bethesda, MD | General Support | $107,843 |
| Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program Bethesda, MD | General Support | $75,000 |
| Fight for Childern Washington, DC | General Support | $73,322 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Arlington, VA | General Support | $61,656 |
| Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Chester, VA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Washington, DC | General Support | $54,578 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,937,840 | $3,510,291 | $3,733,071 | $2,770,627 | 57 | $10,163 |
| 2024 | $2,141,267 | $1,966,288 | $1,925,421 | $1,137,598 | 52 | $12,588 |
| 2023 | $2,119,569 | $1,755,926 | $1,707,108 | $987,773 | 36 | $8,249 |
| 2022 | $2,052,657 | $1,407,722 | $1,213,976 | $843,672 | 24 | $709 |
| 2021 | $1,827,492 | $849,064 | $561,780 | $195,428 | 9 | $556 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it supports 501(c)(3) charities pursuing charitable missions in youth sports scholarships, health and fitness, and other philanthropic activities. Its filing also describes providing grants and assistance to eligible organizations and hosting community service events for the greater Washington, DC community.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of missions. KABOOM describes its work as addressing playspace inequity by building kid-designed playspaces. Fight for Children says it uses the power of sports to improve the lives of underserved youth in metropolitan Washington, DC. The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors describes supporting loved ones of fallen service members, while Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy says it works to end Duchenne through research, policy, care, and access to therapies.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $2,770,627. Grant amounts ranged from $8,834 to $492,427, with a median of $17,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $492,427 to DC Fire & Emergency Medical Services Foundation, $442,427 to the US Figure Skating Association, and $417,427 to Greater Washington Community Foundation. Other large grants included $107,843 to KABOOM, $100,000 to Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena, and $75,000 to USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
The foundation’s filing says its board requests a written request with a detailed description of how funds will be used before considering a grant. The board reviews requests before committing funds. For renewals, it also asks for a recap of how previous funds were spent.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Pace as president and executive director; Monica Dixon as chairperson; Abigail Blomstrom as vice president and secretary; and Jill Ruehle as treasurer. It also lists Roger Mody, Dick Patrick, and Earl Stafford as directors.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation is led by Elizabeth Pace, President & Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Pace
President & Executive Director
Executive Director → President & Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$97K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Monica Dixon
Chairperson
President → Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Mody
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Patrick
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Earl Stafford
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Blomstrom
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Ruehle
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Keith Burrows (2021–2022) — Treasurer - Past
- Former: Theodore Leonsis (2021–2022) — Chairperson
- Former: Richard Patrick (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $97K, to Elizabeth Pace (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation
How much does Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation give each year?
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation gave $2.8M across 57 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 52 grants.
What is Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation's typical grant size?
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $48,607, across 57 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation give grants?
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (16%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (28 grants), Bethesda, MD (3 grants), Arlington, VA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation's largest grantees?
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include DC Fire & Emergency Medical Services FDN ($492,427), US Figure Skating Association ($442,427) and Greater Washington Community Foundation ($417,427), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation?
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it supports 501(c)(3) charities pursuing charitable missions in youth sports scholarships, health and fitness, and other philanthropic activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation?
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check monumentalfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation's EIN?
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2215790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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