National Hockey League Players' Association
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) is a public charity formed in 1967. Its stated role includes representing NHL players in collective bargaining and providing programs and resources for players; its NHLPA Goals & Dreams program supports grassroots hockey by providing new equipment to youth programs.
National Hockey League Players' Association at a glance
In short: National Hockey League Players' Association gave $505K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $505,266
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $50,527
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $304,544,932
- Primary geography
- New York (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Hockey League Players' Association
- How to Apply
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NHLPA Goals & Dreams invites applications from teams, organizations, and grassroots hockey programs worldwide for equipment donations. The website describes registration and application, staff review and discussion, and equipment selection and delivery for approved programs.
- Review Cycle
- The OREO Stay Playful For All cycle listed a March 27, 2026 application deadline; that deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The OREO Stay Playful For All cycle listed a March 27, 2026 application deadline; that deadline has passed.
- Contact
Phone: (877) 829-5500
Website: https://nhlpa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Hockey League Players' Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Professional Hockey Players Association ($250K). Together the top 10 received $505K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NHLPA Goals & Dreams says it welcomes applications from programs around the world. The 2025 filing’s grant dollars were reported as 64% to recipients in New York, 7% in Illinois, 5% in New Jersey, and 4% in Colorado; 15% were attributed to an unidentified state marked “?”. The OREO Stay Playful For All equipment program described on the website serves youth hockey organizations across Canada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $505K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Hockey Players Association Niagara Falls, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Westmount Distributors Inc | General Support | $76,216 |
| Phatssphem Saratoga, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Archbishop Damiano School Westville, NJ | General Support | $25,000 |
| United States Rugby Players Association Evanston, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
| USA Hockey Colorado, CO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Aossm Rosemont, IL | General Support | $15,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | General Support | $8,950 |
| Els for Autism Foundation Jupiter, FL | General Support | $8,500 |
| The Ted Lindsay Foundation Troy, MI | General Support | $6,600 |
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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 | $304,544,932 | $55,777,920 | $38,771,032 | $505,266 | 10 | $2,482,769 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The NHLPA states that it is the exclusive collective bargaining representative of NHL players and works to protect their employment rights. It also says it provides players with programs and resources to protect their health and safety, enhance their lives off the ice, and give them opportunities to help grow the game.
NHLPA Goals & Dreams’ primary focus is supporting grassroots hockey with new equipment for youth. Its website says the program welcomes applications from teams, organizations, and grassroots hockey programs worldwide. The 2025 filing also lists grants to organizations including USA Hockey, which describes its own primary emphasis as grassroots hockey, and the Els for Autism Foundation, whose stated mission is to serve people with autism and those who care for them through lifetime services and collaborative partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the filing reports 10 grants totaling $505,266. Grant amounts ranged from $6,600 to $250,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest reported grants included $250,000 to the Professional Hockey Players Association for general support, $76,216 to Westmount Distributors Inc. for general support, and $75,000 to PHATSSPHEM for general support. Other listed grants included $25,000 to Archbishop Damiano School, $20,000 each to the United States Rugby Players Association and USA Hockey, and $15,000 to AOSSM; each was reported for general support.
Separately, NHLPA Goals & Dreams provides equipment donations. Its website describes a process in which a community hockey program registers and submits an application, NHLPA staff work with the applicant through review and discussion, and an approved program selects suitable equipment for ordering and delivery. For the 2026 OREO Stay Playful For All cycle, 14 Canadian youth hockey organizations were to receive equipment grants valued at $10,000 or $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following player representatives: Frank Vatrano, Nazem Kadri, Jordan Martinook, Connor Murphy, Logan O’Connor, and Boone Jenner. It lists Brandon Carlo through March 16, 2025, and Nikita Zadorov effective March 17, 2025. It also lists Owen Power through October 5, 2024, and Jason Zucker effective October 6, 2024.
National Hockey League Players' Association is led by Martin Walsh, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 9 of 55 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martin Walsh
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$2.6M (2025)
Donald Zavelo
General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$905K (2025)
Joe Reekie
Divisional Representative
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$624K (2025)
John Gerba
Deputy General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$645K (2025)
Mathieu Schneider
Former Spec. Assistant to Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
$1M (2025)
Richard Smit
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$636K (2025)
Rob Zamuner
Divisional Representative
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$620K (2025)
Ron Hainsey
Assistant Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$981K (2025)
Steve Webb
Divisional Representative
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$693K (2025)
Aaron Ekblad
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Fox
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Lowry
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anders Lee
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Copp
Alternate Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Boone Jenner
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brady Tkachuk
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Carlo
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colton Parayko
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colton Sissons
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connor Murphy
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darnell Nurse
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Larkin
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Vatrano
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Thrun
Alternate Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Cole
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Trouba
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Robertson
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Zucker
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Eberle
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Martinook
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Letang
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Logan Couture
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Logan O'Connor
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Foligno
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Roy
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Beniers
Alternate Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Matheson
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael McCarron
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mikey Anderson
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Rielly
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Bastian
Alternate Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nazem Kadri
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Paul
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nico Hischier
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicolas Hague
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikita Zadorov
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Owen Power
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Thomas
Alternate Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Reinhart
Alternate Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Durzi
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Wilson
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Sanheim
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Myers
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Toffoli
Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zach Whitecloud
Alternate Player Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2.6M, to Martin Walsh (Executive Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Hockey League Players' Association
How much does National Hockey League Players' Association give each year?
National Hockey League Players' Association gave $505K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is National Hockey League Players' Association's typical grant size?
National Hockey League Players' Association's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $50,527, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Hockey League Players' Association give grants?
National Hockey League Players' Association gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (7%).
Does National Hockey League Players' Association give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of National Hockey League Players' Association's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are National Hockey League Players' Association's largest grantees?
National Hockey League Players' Association's largest 2025 grantees include Professional Hockey Players Association ($250,000), Westmount Distributors Inc ($76,216) and Phatssphem ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Hockey League Players' Association?
National Hockey League Players' Association reported $304.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $55.8M.
What does National Hockey League Players' Association fund?
The NHLPA states that it is the exclusive collective bargaining representative of NHL players and works to protect their employment rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Hockey League Players' Association?
NHLPA Goals & Dreams invites applications from teams, organizations, and grassroots hockey programs worldwide for equipment donations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is National Hockey League Players' Association's EIN?
National Hockey League Players' Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-0420340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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