US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation
By directly supporting the national governing body for usa weightlifting, the US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation builds the strength community at every level up to the oylmpic team, and expands access and education for the sport, all for the benefit of personal and societal transformation.
US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation at a glance
In short: US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $150,000
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $1,981,017
- +9.9% 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 US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was USA Weightlifting Inc ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2024) to $175K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USA Weightlifting Inc Colorado Springs, CO | Support for USA Weightlifting Programs | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,981,017 | $503,218 | $478,301 | $150,000 | 1 | $73,607 |
| 2023 | $1,802,479 | $266,148 | $354,641 | $175,000 | 1 | $39,114 |
| 2022 | $1,750,551 | $121,769 | $101,044 | — | — | $46,606 |
| 2021 | $2,123,668 | $387,556 | $116,919 | — | — | $220,914 |
| 2020 | $1,596,623 | $150,347 | $4,349 | — | — | $150,347 |
About US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation
Based on IRS filings
US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation is a public charity, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $74K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation is led by Matt Sicchio, CEO & Usa Weightlifting since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt Sicchio
CEO & Usa Weightlifting
Current CEO & Usa Weightlifting → CEO & Usa Weightlifting, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Laney
Chairman
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Rice
Director
Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Sevcik
Director
Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce James Oreck
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Shiffman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Theisen-Lappen
Director
Athlete Representative → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gunnar Peterson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Eliason
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Harris
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Henry
Athlete Representative
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Vibrant
Athlete Representative
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Steven S. Smith (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Phil Andrews (2020–2022) — Former CEO
- Former: Kate Nye (2021–2022) — Athlete Representative
- Former: Paula Aranda (2021–2022) — Director - Usa Weightlifti
- Former: Carissa Gump (2020) — Member
- Former: Charles Hamm (2020) — Member
- Former: Fred Callori (2020) — Member
- Former: Jessica Lucero (2020) — Athlete Representative
- Former: Julian Gomez (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Matthew Bruce (2020) — Athlete Representative
- Former: Stanton Ray (2020) — Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation
How much does US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation give each year?
US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $175K across 1 grant.
How large is US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation?
US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $503K.
Where does US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation operate?
US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation's EIN?
US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0973909. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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