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South Florida Sports Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Miami Gardens, FL EIN: 65-0575416 Website

South Florida Sports Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Miami Gardens, Florida. Formed in 1995, it supports health, education, and volunteerism in South Florida and seeks to improve the lives of people and communities in need.

Key facts about South Florida Sports Foundation Inc

In short: South Florida Sports Foundation Inc gave $864K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Florida. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
65-0575416
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$863,506
Grants made (2024)
26
Average grant
$33,212
Median grant
$15,000
New grantees (estimate)
38% first-time grantees (10 of 26, 2024)
Total assets
$5,662,930
Primary geography
Florida (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
The foundation says organizations applying for a grant must provide comprehensive information about the organization and funding request, proof of nonprofit status including a Florida solicitation-of-contributions… Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$5.7M

+39.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$864K

-24.6% YoY

Grant Count

26

-25.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$33K

+1.5% YoY

Is South Florida Sports Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

38%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 10 of 26 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $39K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.

  • 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation states its mission is “to support health, education, and volunteerism in South Florida, and to improve the lives of people and communities in need.” Its filing describes support for community programs and organizations, hurricane recovery, and social justice initiatives. It also reports funding scholarships for students nominated by Miami-Dade County schools and a Nat Moore Endowment Scholarship for graduating seniors from high schools in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties.

Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of work. 5,000 Role Models of Excellence Project says it provides alternatives for at-risk boys; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami says it raises and administers funds for the benefit of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. The Mexican American Council describes work to better the lives of farmworker children through education, scholarships, cultural awareness, and community involvement. Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address children’s programs, youth initiatives and wellness, health and education in Haiti, support for people with autism and developmental disabilities, and reentry and voting-rights issues.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $863,506. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $300,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $300,000 to Baptist Health Foundation and $75,000 to University of Miami Kidz Neuroscience, both for general support; $72,207 to CDW Direct LLC for Football Unites; and $50,000 each to Baptist Health South Foundation and Ingold Family Foundation for general support. Other notable awards included $40,000 to 5000 Role Models of Excellence, $35,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters-Miami, and $25,000 each to Doug Betters Special Needs Fund and Mexican American Council.

The filing also says the foundation receives grants from the NFL Foundation that partially fund programs including Coach of the Week, athletic trainers, PLAY 60, volunteer programs, Hometown Huddle, Crucial Catch, Social Justice, Salute to Service, and social responsibility. These are funds received to support programming, not grants reported as given to outside organizations.

How to Apply

The foundation says organizations applying for a grant must provide comprehensive information about the organization and funding request, proof of nonprofit status including a Florida solicitation-of-contributions document, and supporting information on the organization’s letterhead. It says applicants are notified whether they receive an award, and that it keeps records of the process and grants.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s mission refers to South Florida. In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida; the filing also lists recipients in Illinois (8%), Wisconsin (6%), Texas (2%), and Iowa (1%).

Grant Distribution by State

14states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.

Cities

MiamiFort LauderdaleCoral GablesMiami GardensLos AngelesWhitefishAventuraMiami BeachMountain ViewNew YorkSan FranciscoAtlantaAustinBoca RatonBoynton BeachChicagoDallasDavieDoralHomestead

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M32 grants2020 26 grants2021 43 grants2022 35 grants2023 26 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $864K (2024) to $2.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $864K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Baptist Health Foundation: $300KBaptist Health Foundation$300KUniversity of Miami Kidz Neuroscience: $75KUniversity of Miami KidzNeuroscience$75KCDW Direct LLC: $72KCDW Direct LLC$72KBaptist Health South Foundation: $50KBaptist Health SouthFoundation$50KIngold Family Foundation: $50KIngold Family Foundation$50K5000 Role Models of Excellence: $40K5000 Role Models of Excellence$40KBig Brothers Big Sisters-Miami: $35KBig Brothers Big Sisters-Miami$35KDoug Betters Special Needs Fund: $25KDoug Betters Special NeedsFund$25KMexican American Council: $25KMexican American Council$25KAnti Defamation League: $20KAnti Defamation League$20K

The largest 2024 recipient was Baptist Health Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $692K.

Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

162 grants across all recorded years

128<$50K13$50–100K11$100–250K9$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 162 (79%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Baptist Health Foundation Coral Gables, FLGeneral Support$300,000
University of Miami Kidz Neuroscience Miami, FLGeneral Support$75,000
CDW Direct LLC Chicago, ILFootball Unites$72,207
Baptist Health South Foundation Coral Gables, FLGeneral Support$50,000
Ingold Family Foundation Middleton, WIGeneral Support$50,000
5000 Role Models of Excellence Miami, FLFootball Unites$40,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters-Miami Miami, FLFootball Unites$35,000
Doug Betters Special Needs Fund New Smyrna Beach, FLGeneral Support$25,000
Mexican American Council Homestead, FLFootball Unites$25,000
Anti Defamation League Boca Raton, FLFootball Unites$20,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2024 $5,662,930 $3,813,199 $2,146,102 $863,506 (26 grants)
2023 $4,066,369 $2,385,677 $2,477,295 $1,145,252 (35 grants)
2022 $4,050,650 $2,780,649 $3,818,432 $1,694,702 (43 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$5,662,930$4,066,369$4,050,650
Revenue$3,813,199$2,385,677$2,780,649
Expenses$2,146,102$2,477,295$3,818,432
Net Investment Income$502,592$328,968$-303,646

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Stephen M. Ross, Tom Garfinkel, Stuart Miller, Jeffrey Peck, and Al Dotson as directors; Christopher Clements as treasurer and vice president; Myles Pistorius as general counsel; and Marc Weinroth as secretary.

South Florida Sports Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Al Dotson

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeffrey Peck

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen M. Ross

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stuart Miller

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Garfinkel

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Myles Pistorius

    General Counsel

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher Clements

    Treasurer & Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marc Weinroth

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Jason Jenkins (2020–2022) — Executive Director & Vice President
  • Former: Jesse Marks (2020–2021) — Executive Director
  • Former: Kara Ross (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Marcus Bach-Armas (2020–2021) — Secretary
  • Former: Chris Clements (2020) — Treasurer & Vice President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Phone: (305) 943-8000

Frequently asked questions about South Florida Sports Foundation Inc

How much does South Florida Sports Foundation Inc give each year?

South Florida Sports Foundation Inc gave $864K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 35 grants.

What is South Florida Sports Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

South Florida Sports Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $33,212, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from South Florida Sports Foundation Inc that year got $24K on average.

Where does South Florida Sports Foundation Inc give grants?

South Florida Sports Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (8%) and Wisconsin (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (6 grants), Coral Gables, FL (2 grants), Fort Lauderdale, FL (2 grants) and Wilton Manors, FL (2 grants).

Does South Florida Sports Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 54% of South Florida Sports Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Football Unites" (12 grants).

Who are South Florida Sports Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

South Florida Sports Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Baptist Health Foundation ($300,000), University of Miami Kidz Neuroscience ($75,000) and CDW Direct LLC ($72,207), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is South Florida Sports Foundation Inc?

South Florida Sports Foundation Inc reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.

What does South Florida Sports Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation states its mission is “to support health, education, and volunteerism in South Florida, and to improve the lives of people and communities in need.” Its filing describes support for community programs and organizations, hurricane recovery, and social justice initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from South Florida Sports Foundation Inc?

The foundation says organizations applying for a grant must provide comprehensive information about the organization and funding request, proof of nonprofit status including a Florida solicitation-of-contributions… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is South Florida Sports Foundation Inc's EIN?

South Florida Sports Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0575416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

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