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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.5M
+140.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$322K
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$80K
About Sports Authority Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sports Authority Foundation is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,458,590 | $7,674,740 | $2,562,257 |
| Revenue | $1,785,586 | $378,308 | $1,277,804 |
| Expenses | $1,343,448 | $429,923 | $1,105,471 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $311,967 | $26,104 | — |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Harris County - Houston Sports Authority ($249,729), Harris County - Houston Sports Authority ($40,237), Harris County - Houston Sports Authority ($22,558).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEXICAN AMERICANS HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,375 |
| HARRIS COUNTY - HOUSTON SPORTS AUTHORITY HOUSTON, TX | 2024 NATIONAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS | $40,237 |
| HARRIS COUNTY - HOUSTON SPORTS AUTHORITY HOUSTON, TX | 2024 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS | $249,729 |
| HARRIS COUNTY - HOUSTON SPORTS AUTHORITY HOUSTON, TX | 2024 COPA AMERICA | $22,558 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUAN GARCIA | CHAIR (AS OF 11/2024) | 5 | — |
| DAVE LESAR | CO-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| JESS FIELDS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JUNE DEADRICK | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| STEPHEN M FRAGA | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DAVID P MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DR LAURA MURILLO | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| J KENT FREIDMAN | CHAIR (THRU 11/2024) | 5 | — |
| JANIS BURKE | CEO (THRU 10/2024) | 20 | $245,417 |
| RYAN WALSH | CEO (AS OF 11/2024) | 20 | $14,575 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sports Authority Foundation?
Sports Authority Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $18.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sports Authority Foundation?
As of 2024, Sports Authority Foundation holds $18.5M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $322K in 2024.
Where does Sports Authority Foundation operate?
Sports Authority Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Sports Authority Foundation award?
In 2024, Sports Authority Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $322K — an average of about $80K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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