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South Florida Sports Foundation Inc

MIAMI GARDENS, FL EIN: 65-0575416 Website

South Florida Sports Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Miami Gardens, Florida. The organization supports health, education, and volunteerism initiatives across South Florida, with a focus on improving the lives of people and communities in need. The foundation combats community deterioration and juvenile delinquency while promoting social welfare in the South Florida region.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · 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

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

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission Statement: To support health, education, and volunteerism in South Florida, and to improve the lives of people and communities in need. To combat community deterioration and juvenile delinquency, while promoting social welfare in the South Florida community.

Primary Focus Areas:

The foundation supports various community programs and organizations consistent with its mission, including:

  • Youth Development & Mentorship: Programs such as 5,000 Role Models, YWCA, and Big Brothers
  • Community Health & Wellness: Health and medical grants, school health grants, and community health initiatives
  • Hurricane Relief: Seasonal disaster relief efforts (June-December hurricane season) to assist in the restoration of communities impacted by hurricanes in South Florida and the Caribbean
  • Social Justice: Initiatives aimed at leveling the playing field through teamwork and community inspiration

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary funding focus is South Florida, with secondary activity in Wisconsin and Texas.

Grant Distribution by State

14states
+6 more states

Cities

AtlantaAustinAventuraBoca RatonBostonBoynton BeachBrickellChicagoCoral GablesDallasDavieDelray BeachDoralFort LauderdaleHarlanHomesteadLighthouse PointLong BeachLos AngelesMableton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Most Recent Filing (2024):

  • Total Assets: $5,662,930
  • Total Revenues: $3,813,199
  • Total Expenses: $2,146,102
  • Total Giving: $1,349,657
  • Number of Employees: 0

Tax-Exempt Status: IRS ruling year 1996; EIN: 65-0575416

Rating: Three-Star rating (79%) from independent charity evaluator, with a "Good" overall score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$3M$5M$7M20202021202220232024
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
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$502,592$328,968$-303,646
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$573K$1M$2M$2M32 grants202026 grants202142 grants202235 grants202326 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION$300KUNIVERSITY OF MIAMI KIDZ…$75KCDW DIRECT LLC$72KBAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FOU…$50KINGOLD FAMILY FOUNDATION$50K5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCE…$40KBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS…$35KDOUG BETTERS SPECIAL NEE…$25KMEXICAN AMERICAN COUNCIL$25KANTI DEFAMATION LEAGUE$20K

Grant Size Distribution

161 grants across all recorded years

128<$50K12$50–100K11$100–250K9$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Principal Officer: Stephen M Ross

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
STEPHEN M ROSSDIRECTOR0.5
TOM GARFINKELDIRECTOR1
STUART MILLERDIRECTOR0.5
JEFFREY PECKDIRECTOR0.5
AL DOTSONDIRECTOR0.5
CHRISTOPHER CLEMENTSTREASURER / VP0.5
MYLES PISTORIUSGENERAL COUNSEL0.5
MARC WEINROTHSECRETARY0.5

Contact Information

Address: 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056-2614

Phone: 305-943-8000

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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