Sports Authority Foundation
The Sports Authority Foundation (SAF) sponsors amateur athletic associations workshops, activities and competitions, including activities for disabled and special needs individuals. SAF also sponsor's scholarships for student athletes and amateur competitive activities. SAF participates in mentoring programs for students, teachers and coaches and assists in combating juvenile delinquency by sponsoring recreational outlets for young people.
Sports Authority Foundation at a glance
In short: Sports Authority Foundation gave $322K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $321,899
- +455.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $80,475
- Median grant
- $31,398
- Total assets
- $18,458,590
- +140.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sports Authority Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harris County - Houston Sports Authority ($313K across 3 grants). Together the top 2 received $322K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sports Authority Foundation gives
- Giving grew 353% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2023) to $322K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $322K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County - Houston Sports Authority Houston, TX | 2024 College Football Playoffs | $249,729 |
| Harris County - Houston Sports Authority Houston, TX | 2024 National Battle of the Bands | $40,237 |
| Harris County - Houston Sports Authority Houston, TX | 2024 Copa America | $22,558 |
| Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans Houston, TX | General Support | $9,375 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,458,590 | $1,785,586 | $1,343,448 | $321,899 | 4 | $311,967 |
| 2023 | $7,674,740 | $378,308 | $429,923 | $57,978 | Total only | $26,104 |
| 2022 | $2,562,257 | $1,277,804 | $1,105,471 | $137,465 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $1,360,211 | $1,099,136 | $910,653 | $71,022 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $359,207 | $1,060,415 | $760,052 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Sports Authority Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sports Authority Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $322K. Net investment income was $312K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sports Authority Foundation is led by Janis S Burke, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janis S Burke
CEO
Director → President & CEO, 2023
President & CEO → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$245K (2024)
Ryan Walsh
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$15K (2024)
J. Kent Freidman
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan Garcia
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
June Deadrick
Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2023
Secretary & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Fraga
Director
Chairman → Chairman & Director, 2023
Chairman & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Murillo
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David P. Martin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jess Fields
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Lesar
Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dave Martin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joseph Callier (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: J Kent Friedman (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $245K, to Janis Burke (CEO (Thru 10/2024)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sports Authority Foundation
How much does Sports Authority Foundation give each year?
Sports Authority Foundation gave $322K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $58K in grants paid.
What is Sports Authority Foundation's typical grant size?
Sports Authority Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $31,398, and its average grant was $80,475, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sports Authority Foundation give grants?
Sports Authority Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants).
Does Sports Authority Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Sports Authority Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Sports Authority Foundation?
Sports Authority Foundation reported $18.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Sports Authority Foundation?
Sports Authority Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Houston, TX. It holds $18.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Sports Authority Foundation's EIN?
Sports Authority Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2157834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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