NHL Foundation US Inc
NHL Foundation US Inc is a New York, New York–based private foundation that supports organizations working to strengthen communities and improve lives across the United States through hockey. Its mission emphasizes access and positive experiences on and off the ice, with the aim of creating social impact and supporting the health and well-being of individuals and families.
NHL Foundation US Inc at a glance
In short: NHL Foundation US Inc gave $425K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $106K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $425,000
- -68.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -77.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $106,250
- +41.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $4,240,550
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to NHL Foundation US Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 395 9Th Avenue 25Th Fl, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 789-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who NHL Foundation US Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Cancer Society ($150K). Together the top 4 received $425K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 48 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 35% to recipients in Oklahoma, and 6% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How NHL Foundation US Inc gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 432% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $425K (2025) to $1.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma, OK | General Support | $150,000 |
| Survivors for Change Hickory Hills, IL | General Support | $150,000 |
| Resilience Chicago, IL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Team Ax Foundation Denver, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,240,550 | $1,121,146 | $965,231 | $425,000 | 4 | $780,212 | $168,344 | $180,584 |
| 2024 | $3,910,844 | $1,117,039 | $1,426,404 | $1,352,330 | 18 | $1,469,828 | $169,135 | $186,627 |
| 2023 | $4,252,600 | $2,051,023 | $535,376 | $435,635 | 6 | $538,861 | $117,855 | $159,755 |
| 2022 | $2,770,518 | $851,746 | $497,260 | $726,959 | 11 | $816,332 | $28,675 | $120,139 |
| 2021 | $2,871,964 | $905,015 | $712,851 | $753,530 | 9 | — | — | $122,063 |
| 2020 | $2,774,183 | $1,156,353 | $1,076,546 | $1,021,791 | 37 | — | — | $115,819 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, NHL Foundation US Inc reported a distributable amount of $181K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to strengthen communities and improve lives through the game of hockey. Its focus areas are Operation Line Shift, which supports current and former military service members, first responders, and their families; Youth Development for people aged 18 and under; Health and Well-Being for young people; Equal Opportunity; and Pathway to Hockey, including workforce development and education for sports-industry careers. Its website also describes an Empowerment Grant for Girls Hockey, supporting grassroots programs that expand girls’ access to hockey through skill development, leadership, and inclusion.
The foundation says its youth-development support can include mentoring, academic performance, leadership, graduation, and social and emotional development. Health and well-being support may include nutrition education, mental health resources, and efforts to address food scarcity. Equal Opportunity programs foster respect and strong communities and address bullying and social isolation.
Among its 2025 grantees, the American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Resilience describes its work as providing crisis intervention, trauma therapy, and medical and legal advocacy for sexual assault survivors, alongside public education and institutional advocacy.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $425,000 through four grants in filing year 2025. Awards ranged from $25,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $125,000. Each of the four grants was designated for general support: American Cancer Society, $150,000; Survivors for Change, $150,000; Resilience, $100,000; and Team AX Foundation, $25,000.
The foundation reported $1,352,330 across 18 grants in 2024 and $435,635 across six grants in 2023. It states that its grantmaking supports organizations focused on best practices, program delivery, and measuring outcomes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Daly as chair and director; Kim Davis as president and director; Joseph DeSousa as treasurer and director; and Jeff Scott as secretary and director. It also lists David Zimmerman, Corey Blay, Rachel Segal, Greg Packer, and Steve Mayer as directors. Rob Wooley is listed as executive director, with a term start date of April 2025.
NHL Foundation US Inc is led by Kim Davis, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kim Davis
President & Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Wooley
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Daly
Chair & Director
President & Director → Chair & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Blay
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Scott
Secretary & Director
Secretary & Executive Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Segal
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Packer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Maples
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Desousa
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Mayer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joesph Desousa (2020–2024) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Craig C. Harnett (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Director · Filing note: Ended 1042022
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about NHL Foundation US Inc
How much does NHL Foundation US Inc give each year?
NHL Foundation US Inc gave $425K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 18 grants.
What is NHL Foundation US Inc's typical grant size?
NHL Foundation US Inc's median grant in 2025 was $125,000, and its average grant was $106,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does NHL Foundation US Inc give grants?
NHL Foundation US Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (35%) and Colorado (6%).
Does NHL Foundation US Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of NHL Foundation US Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is NHL Foundation US Inc?
NHL Foundation US Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $780K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $181K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does NHL Foundation US Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to strengthen communities and improve lives through the game of hockey. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from NHL Foundation US Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is NHL Foundation US Inc's EIN?
NHL Foundation US Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3498589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does NHL Foundation US Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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