University Champs Association
University Champs Association is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing says it supports educational, leadership, and extracurricular opportunities for high school and college students, and that it provided scholarship assistance to 34 individuals.
University Champs Association at a glance
In short: University Champs Association gave $1.6M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,597,332
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- Average grant
- $46,980
- Median grant
- $49,349
- Total assets
- $67,441
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to University Champs Association
- How to Apply
The filing describes applicants as people who are 14–18 years old when applying, have completed their third year of high school or its equivalent, have demonstrated academic excellence throughout high school and…
The filing describes applicants as people who are 14–18 years old when applying, have completed their third year of high school or its equivalent, have demonstrated academic excellence throughout high school and financial need, and have an advanced level of English listening, reading, writing, and speaking. A selection committee evaluates academic excellence, financial need, and extracurricular achievements. The filing states that aid is based on candidates’ financial situations.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline is specified.
- Deadline
- No deadline is specified.
- Contact
Application contact: Marie Fe Sanchez
Mailing address: 450 Park Avenue Suite 2703, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 321-4206
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who University Champs Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 34 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How University Champs Association gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 34 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $1,597,332 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,441 | $300,000 | $1,597,332 | $1,597,332 | 34 | $1,597,332 | $1,107 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, University Champs Association reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated focus is supporting educational, leadership, and extracurricular opportunities for students in high school and college, both within and outside the United States. Its 2024 grants were scholarships to individual recipients for education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $1,597,332. Grant amounts ranged from $6,880 to $69,870, with a median of $49,348. The largest listed grants were to individual recipients for education scholarships: $69,870, $69,575, $69,020, $67,673, and $62,406.
Deadline: No deadline is specified.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gabriela Perez Rocchietti as chair, Marie Fe Sanchez as president, Carlos Rodriguez-Pastor as treasurer, and Reynaldo Roisenvit as secretary.
University Champs Association is led by Gabriela Perez Rocchietti, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gabriela Perez Rocchietti
Chair
Director & Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Rodriguez-Pastor
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Fe Sanchez
Prident
Director & President → Prident, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reynaldo Roisenvit
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 University Champs Association
How much does University Champs Association give each year?
University Champs Association gave $1.6M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is University Champs Association's typical grant size?
University Champs Association's median grant in 2024 was $49,349, and its average grant was $46,980, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does University Champs Association give grants?
University Champs Association gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does University Champs Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on University Champs Association's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Scholarship" (34 grants).
How large is University Champs Association?
University Champs Association reported $67K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does University Champs Association fund?
The organization’s stated focus is supporting educational, leadership, and extracurricular opportunities for students in high school and college, both within and outside the United States. Its 2024 grants were scholarships to individual recipients for education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from University Champs Association?
The filing describes applicants as people who are 14–18 years old when applying, have completed their third year of high school or its equivalent, have demonstrated academic excellence throughout high school and… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is University Champs Association's EIN?
University Champs Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4591782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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