RCX Sports Foundation
RCX Sports Foundation is a public charity based in Roswell, Georgia, and the nonprofit arm of RCX Sports. Formed in 2022, it supports youth sports access and inclusion through programming and grants, including assistance for flag football participation and youth sports organizations.
RCX Sports Foundation at a glance
In short: RCX Sports Foundation gave $160K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $159,925
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- Average grant
- $9,407
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,000,495
- +129.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to RCX Sports Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 Hembree Park Drive, Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: (773) 569-3060
Website: https://rcxfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from RCX Sports Foundation
Gillette NFL FLAG Participation Grant
RCX Sports Foundation
Amount
Up to $100 per family
Deadline
Deadline not published
Girls Flag Football Starter Kit Grant
RCX Sports Foundation
Amount
Equipment kit (no monetary amount)
Deadline
Deadline not published
International Women's Flag Football Scholarship Program
RCX Sports Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who RCX Sports Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA of Greater Seattle ($21K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it provides participation grants to youth flag football players across the United States. Its website describes the MLS GO Play Fund as supporting leagues nationwide and lists a nationwide NFL FLAG participation grant. The women’s flag football scholarship program is described as serving international athletes attending U.S.-based colleges and universities.
In 2024, grant dollars were reported across recipient states as follows: Missouri, 41%; Kansas, 16%; Washington, 13%; District of Columbia, 9%; and California, 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle Seattle, WA | MLS Go Play Grant | $21,000 |
| Open Goal Project Washington, DC | MLS Go Play Grant | $15,000 |
| Park Hill High School Kansas City, MO | KC Chiefs Grant | $12,000 |
| The Proway Foundation Westlake Village, CA | GRANT | $11,500 |
| Global United FC Foundation Philadelphia, PA | MLS Go Play Grant | $10,135 |
| Ocala 4 Football Ocala, FL | NFL Flag Grant | $6,040 |
| Consolidated School District No 4 Grandview, MO | 501(C)(3) | $6,000 |
| Grain Valley R-5 School District Grain Valley, MO | KC Chiefs Grant | $6,000 |
| Hickman Mills C-1 School District Kansas City, MO | KC Chiefs Grant | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,000,495 | $4,712,442 | $3,763,423 | $159,925 | 17 |
| 2023 | $872,994 | $1,694,134 | $1,571,349 | — | — |
| 2022 | $629,556 | $361,157 | $224,578 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to develop, promote, and implement diversity and inclusion in youth sports, expanding opportunities so children can experience athletics in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
Its website describes support for programming for groups with less access, registration-fee subsidies, and partnerships that operate or oversee leagues in under-resourced areas. Its listed programs include grants associated with NFL FLAG and MLS GO, a girls’ flag football starter-kit program, and a women’s flag football scholarship program. The foundation’s 2024 filing says grants are made only to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations or equivalent charitable organizations, allocated to recipients’ general funds, and not monitored for use.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included a scholarship grant to Kansas Wesleyan University. The university describes its mission as promoting and integrating academic excellence, spiritual development, personal well-being, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Greater Seattle, which received a grant, describes its mission as building a community where people—especially young people—can develop their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Open Goal Project, also a 2024 grantee, describes its mission as creating access to high-level soccer for young players from low-income families and underserved communities, and using soccer for cultural enrichment and higher-education opportunities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $159,925. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $25,000, with a median of $6,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $25,000 to Kansas Wesleyan University for a scholarship, $21,000 to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for an MLS GO Play Grant, and $15,000 to Open Goal Project for an MLS GO Play Grant. Other reported grants included $12,000 to Park Hill High School for a KC Chiefs Grant and $11,500 to The Proway Foundation for a grant.
The foundation’s website describes application opportunities for organizations and individuals. For MLS GO organization grants, eligible applicants are current or prospective league operators that have signed an MLS GO operator contract; requests are evaluated individually, and recipients must reapply annually. For NFL FLAG individual grants, parents or legal guardians may apply for a child aged 6–18 who has not already registered for the league. The website lists income and public-assistance documentation requirements, and says awards cover the participation cost up to $100 per child; funding is limited and approval is not automatic.
The foundation also lists an international women’s flag football scholarship program for eligible international athletes attending or accepted to a U.S. college or university with a varsity women’s flag football program. Its website describes a girls’ flag football starter-kit program for schools, nonprofits, and youth organizations. How to apply: The foundation’s website provides application routes for its listed programs; applicants should review the requirements for the relevant program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Madison Cortese as managing director; Izell Reese as president and board member; Garland Cooper as vice president and board member; Jade Strawberry as secretary and board member; and Lara Wilson as a board member.
RCX Sports Foundation is led by Izell Reese, President & Board Member since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Izell Reese
President & Board Member
President → President & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madison Cortese
Managing Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garland Cooper
Vice President & Board Member
Vice President → Vice President & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jade Strawberry
Secretary & Board Member
Secretary → Secretary & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lara Wilson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathleen Forsyth (2022–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 RCX Sports Foundation
How much does RCX Sports Foundation give each year?
RCX Sports Foundation gave $160K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is RCX Sports Foundation's typical grant size?
RCX Sports Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $9,407, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does RCX Sports Foundation give grants?
RCX Sports Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Kansas (16%) and Washington (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (4 grants) and Liberty, MO (2 grants).
Does RCX Sports Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on RCX Sports Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "KC Chiefs Grant" (8 grants) and "MLS Go Play Grant" (4 grants).
Who are RCX Sports Foundation's largest grantees?
RCX Sports Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include YMCA of Greater Seattle ($21,000), Open Goal Project ($15,000) and Park Hill High School ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RCX Sports Foundation?
RCX Sports Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What does RCX Sports Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to develop, promote, and implement diversity and inclusion in youth sports, expanding opportunities so children can experience athletics in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RCX Sports Foundation?
RCX Sports Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check rcxfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is RCX Sports Foundation's EIN?
RCX Sports Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2518767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). RCX Sports Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rcx-sports-foundation-morg_990be6fad2724f20aaadbc1cf3a3cbd7
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