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The Michael Phelps Foundation

LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ EIN: 61-1571538 Website

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIVES, ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN, PRIMARILY BY EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORT OF SWIMMING.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

-4.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$540K

-5.4% YoY

Grant Count

4

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$135K

+41.9% YoY

About The Michael Phelps Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Michael Phelps Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $540K. Net investment income was $5K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

11states
+3 more states

Cities

AtlantaAustinBaltimoreGoodyearIndianaJacksonvilleNacogdochesRolling MeadowsSouth PortlandSt CharlesTowsonTustinWashingtonWinstonsalem

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$389K$779K$1M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,437,272$1,509,140$1,690,535
Revenue$1,340,905$1,127,489$832,791
Expenses$1,265,182$1,415,498$869,679
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$4,832$22,687$8,254
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$143K$285K$428K$571K7 grants20206 grants202111 grants20226 grants20234 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AM…$510KGIRL SCOUTS OF MAINE$16KNATIONAL DROWNING PREVEN…$8KSPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA$7K

Grant Size Distribution

34 grants across all recorded years

28<$50K$50–100K4$100–250K1$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

3 open opportunities from The Michael Phelps Foundation

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys & Girls Clubs of America ($510,000), Girl Scouts of Maine ($16,000), National Drowning Preventive Alliance ($7,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA ATLANTA, GAGRANT PROVIDED TO THE NATIONAL OFFICE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF IM PROGRAM$510,000
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA GOODYEAR, AZDONATION TO SUPPORT LOCAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAMS$6,500
GIRL SCOUTS OF MAINE SOUTH PORTLAND, MEGRANT FOR IM PROGRAM AT SUMMER CAMPS$16,000
NATIONAL DROWNING PREVENTIVE ALLIANCE TUSTIN, CATO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO AQUATICS PROFESSIONALS$7,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

MARISSA FORTIERMANAGING DIRECTOR (THRU 4/24)$38K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
NICOLE PHELPSPRESIDENT5
MICHAEL LYNCHBOARD MEMBER3
DEBBIE PHELPSSECRETARY3
LENNY KRAYZELBERGTREASURER3
BOB BOWMANBOARD MEMBER3
MIKE UNGERBOARD MEMBER3
KRISTIN STRUBLEBOARD MEMBER3
MARISSA FORTIERMANAGING DIRECTOR (THRU 4/24)40$38,422

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Michael Phelps Foundation?

The Michael Phelps Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Michael Phelps Foundation?

As of 2024, The Michael Phelps Foundation holds $1.4M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $540K in 2024.

Where does The Michael Phelps Foundation operate?

The Michael Phelps Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas.

What size grants does The Michael Phelps Foundation award?

In 2024, The Michael Phelps Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $540K — an average of about $135K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Michael Phelps Foundation's EIN?

The Michael Phelps Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1571538. 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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