The Champions Fund Inc
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The Champions Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Champions Fund Inc gave $63K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,500
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,944
- -23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $140,420
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Champions Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PSPCA ($13K). Together the top 9 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Champions Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 50% 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 $42K (2021) to $91K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PSPCA Philadelphia, PA | Animal Rescue Safety | $12,500 |
| SPCA Westchester Briarcliff Manor, NY | The Way Home | $10,000 |
| Suruluna Pine Bush, NY | Animal Rescue Safety | $10,000 |
| Bella Run Equine Briarcliff Manor, NY | Operations | $5,000 |
| Bess the Book Bus Tampa, FL | Books for Children | $5,000 |
| Emancipet Austin, TX | Animal Safety Programs | $5,000 |
| Pets Alive Middletown, NY | Playground | $5,000 |
| Project Meow Philadelphia, PA | Assist W Spayneuter Surgeries | $5,000 |
| Animals R Family Stamford, CT | Animal Rescue Safety | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,420 | $126,704 | $100,927 | $62,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $133,389 | $192,430 | $131,720 | $91,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $113,129 | $158,000 | $170,551 | $71,000 | 6 |
| 2021 | $91,948 | $98,712 | $89,474 | $41,700 | 4 |
| 2020 | $149,798 | $121,139 | $122,050 | — | — |
About The Champions Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Champions Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in Dunedin, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $140K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $63K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Champions Fund Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christian Bizzotto
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Rugari
Presidentsecretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Thompson
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bruce Bennett (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Stacy Y Patrick (2020–2023) — Presidenttreasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Champions Fund Inc
How much does The Champions Fund Inc give each year?
The Champions Fund Inc gave $63K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $91K across 10 grants.
What is The Champions Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Champions Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,944, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The Champions Fund Inc give grants?
The Champions Fund Inc's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (28%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Briarcliff Manor, NY (2 grants).
Does The Champions Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Champions Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Rescue Safety" (3 grants).
Who are The Champions Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Champions Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include PSPCA ($12,500), SPCA Westchester ($10,000) and Suruluna ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Champions Fund Inc?
The Champions Fund Inc reported $140K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $127K.
What is The Champions Fund Inc's EIN?
The Champions Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3685490. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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