The Olympic Club Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1992 as a separate entity from The Olympic Club, though sharing a passion for organized sports and competition. Based in San Mateo, California, the Foundation supports amateur athletics programs serving disadvantaged youth across the Bay Area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.8M
+3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$878K
+49.9% YoY
Grant Count
76
+46.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+2.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's singular mission is to financially support programs that share the belief that participation in organized athletics enriches young lives and develops future community leaders. The organization supports and encourages participation of Bay Area youth in amateur athletics across all sports disciplines—whether on courts, fields, in pools, or in rings.
The Foundation specifically targets Bay Area 501(c)(3) nonprofits that provide sports programming to children from low-income households. The organization has impacted the lives of more than 350,000 kids participating in 40+ different sports at over 200 nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Olympic Club Foundation funded 101 nonprofit organizations. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation funds organizations throughout the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties, supporting underprivileged youth in the region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Revenue: $1,754,084
- Total Expenses: $1,938,075
- Total Assets: $6,821,774
- Total Liabilities: $96,200
- Number of Employees: 3
Historical Context: The Foundation has raised and donated millions of dollars since its inception in 1992.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,821,774 | $6,603,304 | $6,106,634 |
| Revenue | $1,754,084 | $1,600,182 | $1,774,921 |
| Expenses | $1,938,075 | $1,531,719 | $1,405,317 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $220,742 | $214,682 | $11,998 |
| 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
242 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Olympic Club Foundation
Dan Dillon Fund for Youth Golf
OLYMPIC CLUB FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Lyn Nelson Golf Endowment for Women, Youth and Girls
OLYMPIC CLUB FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Olympic Club Foundation Grants
OLYMPIC CLUB FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula ($20,000), Fire in the Ring ($20,000), Miracle League of San Francisco Peninsula ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AC SWIM CLUB SAN RAFAEL, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| ALAMEDA BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ALAMEDA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| ALAMEDA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ACTIVITIES LEAGUE SAN LEANDRO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| ALL SOULS SCHOOL SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| BAY AREA SCORES DBA AMERICA SCORES BAY AREA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| BAYVIEW HUNTERS POINT YMCA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| BEYOND BARRIERS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION REDWOOD CITY, CA | GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BLAST EQUALITY COLLAB ALAMEDA, CA | GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| BORP ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND RECREATION BERKELEY, CA | GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Executive Director: John Ring ([email protected], 415.710.0580)
- Director of Operations: Karin Haskell ([email protected], 415.718.8825)
The Foundation operates with a Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers who work throughout the year on various events and grantmaking activities.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATT NIEHAUS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANNIE CRANGLE MCCAULEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JAMES BILDNER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN SALCIDO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PATRICK CARLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL CARTWRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF COLUMBINI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT CORVI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER COULSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HARPER CULLEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRAD DEJEAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHUCK EGGERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK FARRELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT FELDMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KURT HOUTKOOPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARLA HULTMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM KETCHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEATHER MCGILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHABNUM MEHRA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLAUDE PERASSO JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL RING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONY RIVERA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THERESA SPIRZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG SUHR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VICTOR TORRES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLY TREVETHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG VAUGHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN DOYLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF HAMLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN RING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $252,360 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation's main fundraising event is the annual Fight Night For Charity, a black-tie optional event featuring sanctioned USA boxing bouts held at the City Clubhouse.
The Foundation maintains an active grant program and regularly communicates with supporters through a newsletter. The organization has received recognition for its work, holding a Gold Level rating from Guide Star and earning a Three-Star rating based on an 81% overall score.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Olympic Club Foundation fund?
The Foundation's singular mission is to financially support programs that share the belief that participation in organized athletics enriches young lives and develops future community leaders. The organization supports and encourages participation of Bay Area youth in amateur athletics across all sports disciplines—whether on courts, fields, in pools, or in rings. The Foundation specifically targets Bay Area 501(c)(3) nonprofits that provide sports programming to children from low-income househ…
How do I apply for a grant from Olympic Club Foundation?
In 2024, the Olympic Club Foundation funded 101 nonprofit organizations. Recent grants include: • Miracle League of San Francisco Peninsula: $20,000 (General Operation Support) • SF Flame: $20,000 (General Operation Support) • San Mateo County Sheriffs Activities League: $20,000 (General Operation Support) Grant applications from eligible organizations are accepted on an annual basis. The review process takes several months, with grant recipients notified in October of each year.
Where does Olympic Club Foundation make grants?
The Foundation funds organizations throughout the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties, supporting underprivileged youth in the region.
What size grants does Olympic Club Foundation award?
In 2024, Olympic Club Foundation awarded 76 grants totaling $878K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Olympic Club Foundation's EIN?
Olympic Club Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3160462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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