United States Soccer Foundation Inc
United States Soccer Foundation Inc is a Washington, DC-based public charity that supports soccer programs and play spaces for children in underserved communities. The organization’s stated mission is to provide those communities access to innovative play spaces and evidence-based soccer programs that foster well-being and help youth reach their potential.
United States Soccer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: United States Soccer Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), top state New York. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,354,894
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,711
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,851
- Total assets
- $63,288,443
- +5.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (9 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United States Soccer Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1140 Connecticut Avenue Nw 1200, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 872-9277
Website: https://ussoccerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United States Soccer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iconic Sports Lab ($152K). Together the top 10 received $913K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 154 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to New York (24%), California (17%), Texas (12%), Florida (11%), and Illinois (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United States Soccer Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 35 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $28K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $657K (2022) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iconic Sports Lab Floral Park, NY | Soccer Youth Program | $152,000 |
| Illinois Youth Soccer Arlington Heights, IL | Soccer Youth Program | $121,298 |
| Brotherhood Crusade Los Angeles, CA | Soccer Youth Program | $117,807 |
| Houston Parks and Recreation Department Houston, TX | Soccer Youth Program | $113,477 |
| La Active Sports Los Angeles, CA | Soccer Youth Program | $101,094 |
| Futbol Con Corazon Fort Lauderdale, FL | Soccer Youth Program | $75,365 |
| The Simple Foundation Omaha, NE | Soccer Youth Program | $69,438 |
| Flipany Dania Beach, FL | Soccer Youth Program | $59,847 |
| Independent Health Foundation Williamsville, NY | Soccer Youth Program | $52,099 |
| Aid for AIDS International New York, NY | Soccer Youth Program | $51,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,288,443 | $15,002,683 | $14,549,742 | $1,354,894 | 35 | $2,125,130 |
| 2024 | $60,055,223 | $11,042,745 | $14,409,090 | $1,184,949 | 30 | $2,763,308 |
| 2023 | $62,237,761 | $14,760,799 | $14,011,606 | $1,278,526 | 30 | $782,352 |
| 2022 | $55,186,732 | $11,207,758 | $12,065,541 | $657,446 | 30 | $3,125,276 |
| 2021 | $63,782,660 | $16,181,702 | $10,900,033 | $1,267,455 | 29 | $5,309,134 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to provide underserved communities access to innovative play spaces and evidence-based soccer programs that instill hope, foster well-being, and help youth achieve their fullest potential. Its filing describes work to support places to play, grow, and learn, and public awareness and advocacy for soccer as a vehicle for youth development and social change.
The 2025 filing lists grants for soccer youth programs. Among the supported organizations, Illinois Youth Soccer Association describes its mission as developing and administering youth soccer programs and activities. Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade describes its work as providing educational, social, cultural, vocational, and economic empowerment services in economically disadvantaged communities. The Simple Foundation says it supports vulnerable children and families through scholarships, volunteerism, and mentoring resources. Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth describes its work as advancing community health through nutrition education, healthy meals, fitness, and wellness initiatives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $1,354,894. Grants ranged from $5,227 to $152,000, with a median of $25,851. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “SOCCER YOUTH PROGRAM.”
The largest reported grants included $152,000 to Iconic Sports Lab in Floral Park, New York; $121,298 to Illinois Youth Soccer in Arlington Heights, Illinois; $117,807 to Brotherhood Crusade in Los Angeles, California; $113,477 to Houston Parks and Recreation Department; and $101,094 to LA Active Sports in Los Angeles. Other recipients included Futbol Con Corazon ($75,365), The Simple Foundation ($69,438), FLIPANY ($59,847), Independent Health Foundation ($52,099), and Aid for AIDS International ($51,000).
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that applications are reviewed internally against its criteria, and applications that meet the criteria are recommended to the board for approval. After an award, grantees must submit regular reporting; foundation staff also conduct site visits.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter Luther as chairperson, David Suthpen as vice chairperson, David Nathanson as treasurer, and Dana Weintraub as secretary. Listed board members are Brian Weinstein, Danielle Slaton, Kyra Barry, Jason Fox, Cobi Jones, and Heather Higginbottom.
United States Soccer Foundation Inc is led by Ed Foster-Simeon, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 7 of 34 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ed Foster-Simeon
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$389K (2021) → $479K (2025)
Peter Luther
Chairperson
Board Member → Chairperson & Board Member, 2023
Chairperson & Board Member → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Bard
Associate Vice President of Operations & Legal
Senior Director & Safe Places → Senior Director & Safe Places to Play, 2023
Senior Director & Safe Places to Play → Associate Vice President of Operations & Legal, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$117K (2021) → $149K (2025)
Jennifer Arnold
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Associate Vice President of Marketing & Committee → Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications, 2024
Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications → Vice President of Marketing & Communications, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$145K (2021) → $194K (2025)
Robert Kaler
COO & General Counsel
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$291K (2021) → $308K (2025)
Sarah Pickens
Vice President of Programs
Associate Vice President of Programs → Vice President of Programs, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$151K (2021) → $183K (2025)
Diana Martin
Chief External Relations Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$237K (2025)
Zach Riggle
Associate Vice President of Finance & Administration
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$147K (2025)
Alan Rothenberg
Board Member
Lifetime Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Weinstein
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Parlow Cone
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cobi Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Weintraub
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Slaton
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Nathanson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Higginbottom
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane L. Delgado
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Fox
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Messina
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joann Neale
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyra Barry
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leighton Welch
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Williamson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Britton
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Woodroffe
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Reum
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Lyons
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Brodkin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Boris Gartner
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Zaffirini
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Rubano
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Suthpen
Vice Chairperson
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Lopez
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Segal
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Charles Stimson (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: David Sutphen (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Juergen Sommer (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Viginia Ehrlich (2021–2024) — Chief Revenue Officer
- Former: Scott Lagrand (2023–2024) — Vice President Corporate Dvlpmnt & Partnerships
- Former: Charles Marshall (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Vaughan Cherubin (2023) — Senior Director Programs
- Former: Brian Klein (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Payne (2021–2022) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Shaina Ross (2021–2022) — Program Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $479K, to Ed Foster-Simeon (President & CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United States Soccer Foundation Inc
How much does United States Soccer Foundation Inc give each year?
United States Soccer Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 30 grants.
What is United States Soccer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
United States Soccer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,851, and its average grant was $38,711, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United States Soccer Foundation Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does United States Soccer Foundation Inc give grants?
United States Soccer Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (17%) and Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants), Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does United States Soccer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on United States Soccer Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Soccer Youth Program" (35 grants).
Who are United States Soccer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
United States Soccer Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Iconic Sports Lab ($152,000), Illinois Youth Soccer ($121,298) and Brotherhood Crusade ($117,807), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United States Soccer Foundation Inc?
United States Soccer Foundation Inc reported $63.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.0M.
What does United States Soccer Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to provide underserved communities access to innovative play spaces and evidence-based soccer programs that instill hope, foster well-being, and help youth achieve their fullest potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United States Soccer Foundation Inc?
United States Soccer Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ussoccerfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United States Soccer Foundation Inc's EIN?
United States Soccer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3976313. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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