UFC Foundation
UFC Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2025 filing reports 56 grants totaling $837,682 to organizations in Nevada and other states.
UFC Foundation at a glance
In short: UFC Foundation gave $838K across 56 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $837,682
- +151.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 56
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,959
- +106.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,250
- Total assets
- $196,871
- +69.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to UFC Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists UFC Foundation as the contact and states that no form or materials are required.
- Contact
Application contact: Ufc Foundation
Mailing address: 6650 S Torrey Pines Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89118
Phone: (702) 588-5520
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who UFC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 4OCEAN Foundation ($150K). Together the top 10 received $478K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 132 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 18% to Florida, 9% to Oklahoma, 6% to California, and 3% to Hawaii. The largest listed grant went to 4Ocean Foundation in Florida. Other recipients included organizations in Nevada, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Washington, DC, and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How UFC Foundation gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1575% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $838K (2025). In 2025 it made 56 grants totaling $838K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4OCEAN Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Make-a-Wish of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Shaquille O'Neal Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Homeaid Hawai'i Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $28,170 |
| Maxx Crosby Foundation Henderson, NV | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Monday's After Dark Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Coaching Charities Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wrestle Like a Girl Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Muhammad Ali Foundation Louisville, KY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,871 | $1,008,653 | $915,419 | $837,682 | 56 | $906,106 | $12,879 |
| 2024 | $116,328 | $218,270 | $358,490 | $332,799 | 46 | $358,490 | $8,098 |
| 2023 | $269,579 | $393,195 | $387,481 | $358,003 | 27 | $387,481 | $12,044 |
| 2022 | $240,986 | $263,659 | $65,496 | $50,000 | 3 | $65,496 | $5,744 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, UFC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation says its mission is to create pathways for underserved youth, while HomeAid Hawaii says it helps people experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives through construction. Wrestle Like a Girl says it empowers girls and women through wrestling, and the Maxx Crosby Foundation describes work in teen substance abuse intervention, youth health and wellness, animal rescue and abuse prevention, and other charitable causes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 56 grants totaling $837,682. Grant amounts ranged from $512 to $150,000, with a median of $8,250. The largest awards included $150,000 to 4Ocean Foundation, $75,000 to Folds of Honor, and $50,000 each to Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada and The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as unrestricted.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no required form or materials, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lawrence Epstein as president, Shane Kapral as treasurer, Frank Lamicella as secretary, Chris Bellitti as vice president, and Brian Smith as operations director.
UFC Foundation is led by Lawrence Epstein, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence Epstein
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Smith
Operations Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Bellitti
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Lamicella
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Kapral
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 UFC Foundation
How much does UFC Foundation give each year?
UFC Foundation gave $838K across 56 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $333K across 46 grants.
What is UFC Foundation's typical grant size?
UFC Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,250, and its average grant was $14,959, across 56 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does UFC Foundation give grants?
UFC Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and Oklahoma (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (33 grants), Henderson, NV (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Newark, NJ (2 grants).
Does UFC Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of UFC Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (56 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are UFC Foundation's largest grantees?
UFC Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include 4OCEAN Foundation ($150,000), Folds of Honor ($75,000) and Make-a-Wish of Southern Nevada ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is UFC Foundation?
UFC Foundation reported $197K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $906K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does UFC Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from UFC Foundation?
The filing lists UFC Foundation as the contact and states that no form or materials are required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is UFC Foundation's EIN?
UFC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1853067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). UFC Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ufc-foundation-morg_3bf2b1a0e6e44cda8c930125e0d7fd2e
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