Nike Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 1994 and based in Beaverton, Oregon. The foundation operates as a philanthropic organization focused on international development, with particular emphasis on empowering adolescent girls in the developing world.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34.1M
-0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$16.7M
-20.9% YoY
Grant Count
8
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.1M
-11.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs designed to empower adolescent girls in the developing world. Special emphasis is directed toward:
- Reducing early marriage and delaying first birth
- Ensuring health and safety
- Secondary school completion and transitions to employment
- Expanding direct access to economic assets
Grantmaking
Nike Foundation maintains active grant opportunities across multiple regions:
Average Grant
amount of approximately $13,976 and a median grant amount documented in recent filings.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation directs funding primarily to Florida, District of Columbia, and Illinois, with additional international focus on developing countries. Domestic grant opportunities are active in the Mid-South/Memphis region and Portland Metro area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2025:
- Total Assets: $47,523,705
- Total Revenue: $30.3 million
- Total Expenses: $16.6 million
- Total Giving: $16,739,627
- Total Liabilities: $1.03 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,052,772 | $34,085,997 | $18,150,265 |
| Revenue | $16,760,433 | $37,139,601 | $37,684,992 |
| Expenses | $16,842,779 | $21,344,923 | $24,972,776 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $16,786,710 | $21,202,709 | $25,159,672 |
| Net Investment Income | $893,398 | $506,247 | $9,593 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,449,861 | $1,326,887 | $931,981 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Nike Foundation
Nike Community Impact Fund - Belgium Grant
NIKE FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to €6,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Nike Community Impact Fund - Mid-South/Memphis, TN Grant
NIKE FOUNDATION
Amount
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Nike Community Impact Fund - Netherlands Grant
NIKE FOUNDATION
Amount
€5,000 - €20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VANESSA GARCIA-BRITO | PRESIDENT | 1.2 | — |
| KELSEY BALDWIN | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| GLYNIS JONES | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JORGE G CASIMIRO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAITLIN MORRIS | DIRECTOR THRU 09/2023 | 1 | — |
| BRIAN CHRISTIANSEN | TREASURER THRU 09/2023 | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1 SW Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005-6453
Phone: 503-671-6453
Website: www.nikefoundation.org
EIN: 93-1159948
Tax-Exempt Status: April 1995
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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