Teammates for Kids Foundation
Teammates for Kids Foundation is a Form 990 public charity based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1999, it works in partnership with professional athletes and other supporters to help children through health, education, and inner-city programs.
Teammates for Kids Foundation at a glance
In short: Teammates for Kids Foundation gave $3.7M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $184K), top state Arizona. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,677,419
- +105.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $183,871
- +74.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,815
- Total assets
- $92,991,212
- +10.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (13 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Teammates for Kids Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 461315, Denver, CO 80201
Phone: (303) 759-9777
Website: https://teammatesforkids.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Teammates for Kids Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Scenic Studios ($941K). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 131 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes sports camps in cities where Garth Brooks performed on his World Tour and current Stadium Tour, and says it has held camps in the United States and Canada. Its 2023 grants listed here went to organizations in Georgia, Colorado, Minnesota, California, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Teammates for Kids Foundation open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 20 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $161K; repeat grants $227K. How we count
Medians: $37K first-time, $55K repeat.
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2022) to $3.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Scenic Studios Chicago, IL | Exhibit Construction for Child Life Zones | $940,558 |
| Phoenix Cildren's Hospital Phoenix, AZ | HEALTH | $923,213 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation Richmond, VA | HEALTH | $750,214 |
| Riley Children's Foundation Indianapolis, IN | HEALTH | $274,363 |
| Bowen Technovation Indianapolis, IN | Audio and Visual for Child Life Zones | $267,975 |
| Verticle LLC Dallas, TX | Design Development/Management of Chold Life Zones | $79,803 |
| Ki Furniture Green Bay, WI | Furniture for for Child Life Zones | $57,137 |
| Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Foundation Hollywood, FL | HEALTH | $55,000 |
| Atlantic County Special Services School District Mays Landing, NJ | HEALTH | $50,000 |
| Cook Children's Health Foundaton-Child Life Dept Ft Worth, TX | HEALTH | $46,423 |
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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 | $92,991,212 | $6,670,122 | $4,650,486 | $3,677,419 | 20 | $3,287,772 |
| 2023 | $84,401,183 | $4,093,731 | $2,614,200 | $1,789,521 | 17 | $3,227,189 |
| 2022 | $75,990,533 | $3,936,017 | $1,881,837 | $1,052,375 | 17 | $2,348,221 |
| 2021 | $83,190,071 | $4,700,598 | $3,634,235 | $2,811,071 | 20 | $2,233,075 |
| 2020 | $77,286,711 | $4,372,440 | $3,407,011 | $2,555,451 | 57 | $2,419,393 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to help children in the areas of health, education, and inner city, in partnership with professional athletes, corporations, foundations, celebrities, and individual teammates.
Its children’s health work includes building Child Life Zones—therapeutic play areas in hospitals where pediatric patients and families can play, learn, and relax—and supporting child life programs. Its other stated areas include children’s education and opportunities for inner-city children.
In 2023, supported organizations included children’s hospitals and hospital foundations. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta describes its mission as making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation says it raises and stewards funds to support care, education, research, and advocacy for children and families. Children’s Health Care Foundation in Minneapolis says it raises community resources for high-quality, family-centered pediatric healthcare. Other 2023 recipients included UCLA Foundation and Children’s Medical Center Foundation in Dallas.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $1,789,521. In 2022, it reported 17 grants totaling $1,052,375. The available information does not specify a typical grant size. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 20 grants totaling $3.7 million.
Notable 2023 recipients included Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Inc. ($661,506), Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation ($80,000), Children’s Health Care Foundation ($73,845), UCLA Foundation ($50,000), and Children’s Medical Center Foundation ($6,000).
The foundation also describes programs such as free sports camps for underserved children ages 9 to 13 and the Stay in the Game speaking initiative. These are programs for participants, rather than grants for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Greg Anderson, Randy Bernard, Garth Brooks, Anthony Munoz, Larry Walker, Anita Zucker, David Porter, Jacob Percifull, and Maria Taylor as directors, and William Bostrom as secretary/treasurer.
Teammates for Kids Foundation is led by Jason Grahame, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Grahame
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$135K (2020) → $135K (2024)
Anita Zucker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Munoz
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Porter
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garth Brooks
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Percifull
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Walker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Bernard
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Taylor
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Zebedis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$135K (2020) → $79K (2024)
William Bostrom
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $135K, to Jason Grahame (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Teammates for Kids Foundation
How much does Teammates for Kids Foundation give each year?
Teammates for Kids Foundation gave $3.7M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 17 grants.
What is Teammates for Kids Foundation's typical grant size?
Teammates for Kids Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $41,815, and its average grant was $183,871, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Teammates for Kids Foundation that year got $161K on average.
Where does Teammates for Kids Foundation give grants?
Teammates for Kids Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (26%) and Virginia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Teammates for Kids Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Teammates for Kids Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health" (8 grants), "Supplies for Child Life Zones" (3 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Teammates for Kids Foundation's largest grantees?
Teammates for Kids Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chicago Scenic Studios ($940,558), Phoenix Cildren's Hospital ($923,213) and Children's Hospital Foundation ($750,214), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Teammates for Kids Foundation?
Teammates for Kids Foundation reported $93.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.7M.
What does Teammates for Kids Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to help children in the areas of health, education, and inner city, in partnership with professional athletes, corporations, foundations, celebrities, and individual teammates. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Teammates for Kids Foundation?
Teammates for Kids Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check teammatesforkids.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Teammates for Kids Foundation's EIN?
Teammates for Kids Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1484370. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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