United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd
To develop and administer the sport of rugby in the united states to the highest international standards and to represent the interests of the united states in the world rugby community.
United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd at a glance
In short: United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd gave $166K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $83K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,851
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $82,926
- +62.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $82,926
- Total assets
- $6,336,334
- +41.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Imagine Rugby Inc ($95K). Together the top 2 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $166K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $166K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine Rugby Inc Salt Lake, UT | Grant to support kids learning about and playing rugby | $94,601 |
| USA Youth and High School Rugby Washington, DC | Grant to Support Staffing | $71,250 |
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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 | $6,336,334 | $16,219,207 | $15,417,396 | $165,851 | 2 | $177,681 |
| 2023 | $4,485,414 | $15,455,736 | $13,964,863 | $153,396 | 3 | $41,566 |
| 2022 | $2,541,661 | $11,888,279 | $12,545,076 | $3,521 | Total only | $71 |
| 2021 | $3,001,625 | $9,970,929 | $9,596,526 | $2,899 | Total only | $26 |
| 2020 | $1,494,302 | $8,830,352 | $6,021,655 | $46,973 | 1 | $916 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd
Based on IRS filings
United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd is a public charity, based in Glendale, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $178K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd is led by James Ross Young, CEO on every filing since 2021; 12 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Ross Young
CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$201K (2021) → $80K (2024)
William Goren
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$238K (2024)
Tom Cusack
Chairperson
Chairman → Chairman From June, 2021
Chairman From June → Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Burke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$14K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Alexander Ross
Olympic 7s Director of Performa
Olympic 7s Director of Performance → Olympic 7s Director of Performa, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $112K (2024)
Bill Stevens
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denis Shanagher
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Garner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Thompson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Humm
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Folayan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Koma Gandy-Fischbein
Director
Independent → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Keeler
Director
Collegiate Representative → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Reed
CDO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$111K (2021) → $119K (2024)
Emilie Bydwell
Women 7s Head Coach
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$127K (2021) → $165K (2024)
Jonathan Atkeison
COO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$95K (2021) → $73K (2024)
Todd Sowl
CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$126K (2023) → $219K (2024)
Alama Ieremia
Head Coach Anthem & Assistant Coach Mens 15s
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Brandon Sparks
Head of Womens High Performance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Calder Cahill
Head of Communications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$116K (2024)
Sione Fukofuka
Head Coach Womens Natl Xvs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$153K (2024)
Tamara Shepard
General Manager High Performance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$248K (2024)
Steve Argeris
Vice Chairperson
Director → Vice Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Michele Yarbrough (2020–2023) — Collegiate Representative
- Former: Brandy Medran (2022–2023) — Gm Commercial & Events
- Former: Jamie McGregor (2023) — Senior Director of Training & Education
- Former: Al Lucas (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Irene Gardner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Koma Gandy Fischbein (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Shalom Suniula (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dan Payne (2022) — Gm High Performance
- Former: John Terry Bittner (2021) — Controller
- Former: Paul Santinelli (2021) — Chairman
- Former: Barbara O'Brien (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Eric Gleason (2020) — CFO
- Former: Ross Young (2020) — CEO
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 $248K, to Tamara Shepard (General Manager High Performance). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd
How much does United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd give each year?
United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd gave $166K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $153K across 3 grants.
How large is United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd?
United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.2M.
Where does United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd operate?
United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, North Carolina, Utah.
What is United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd's EIN?
United States of America Rugby Football Union Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1118870. 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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