The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment
The endowment provides a permanent endowment to foster the united states of America's participation in national and international amateur sports competition. This is done through direct support of the united states olympic and paralympic committee that, in turn, regulates and supports member sports organizations that develop amateur athletes for national and international competition.
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment at a glance
In short: The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment gave $11.8M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $11.8M), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,847,204
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,847,204
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,847,204
- Total assets
- $702,367,979
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee ($11.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10.3M (2020) to $12.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $11.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $11,847,204 |
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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 | $702,367,979 | $10,872,344 | $13,316,485 | $11,847,204 | 1 | $10,867,501 |
| 2023 | $678,220,757 | $5,780,622 | $13,362,326 | $11,962,839 | 1 | $5,771,772 |
| 2022 | $438,461,539 | $6,830,910 | $12,881,068 | $11,608,196 | 1 | $6,828,314 |
| 2021 | $492,382,153 | $27,799,302 | $12,090,784 | $10,934,421 | 1 | $27,798,686 |
| 2020 | $381,554,156 | $22,185,882 | $11,265,801 | $10,256,684 | 1 | $22,185,364 |
About The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment
Based on IRS filings
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $702.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11.8M. Net investment income was $10.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment is led by Sarah Hirshland, Usopc CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Hirshland
Usopc CEO
CEO - Usopc → Usopc CEO, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William J. Hybl
Chair
Chairman of the Board & CEO → Chair of the Board & CEO, 2022
Chair of the Board & CEO → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gene T. Sykes
Usopc Board Chair
Usopc - Board Chair → Usopc Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Thayer Tutt
Director
Director → Direcotr, 2021
Direcotr → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Butler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Kelleher
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carissa Gordon-Gump
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Gardner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Maccoll
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Kuhlman
Executive Administrator & Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Executive Administrator & Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$83K (2020) → $67K (2024)
Alejandro Lugo
Executive Vice President & COO
Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President & COO, 2023
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$24K (2022) → $137K (2024)
Karen Knapp
Executive Administrator & Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$19K (2024)
Amanda Banta
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Bender
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susanne D. Lyons
Treasurer
Board Chair - Usopc → Director, 2023
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard T Schlosberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Gabe Gardner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Walter Glover (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President & COO
- Former: Carissa Gump (2023) — Director
- Former: Max Cobb (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paula Welch (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dick Schlosberg (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael McManus (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Brian Olson (2020) — Director
- Former: Sarah D. Hirshland Director (2020)
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 $137K, to Alejandro Lugo (EVP/COO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment
How much does The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment give each year?
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment gave $11.8M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12.0M across 1 grant.
How large is The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment?
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment reported $702.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.9M.
What is The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment?
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $702.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment operate?
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment's EIN?
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2327838. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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