USA Climbing
Support the well-being, development, and competitive excellence of our athletes as we advance the accessibility and growth of the climbing community nationwide.
USA Climbing at a glance
In short: USA Climbing gave $62K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,448
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $62,448
- Median grant
- $62,448
- Total assets
- $17,158,904
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who USA Climbing funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was USA Climbing Foundation ($62K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $62K.
*2021: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USA Climbing Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $62,448 |
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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 | $17,158,904 | $7,638,599 | $6,982,593 | $62,448 | 1 | $720,182 |
| 2023 | $17,186,873 | $21,401,811 | $7,411,671 | — | — | $273,197 |
| 2022 | $2,446,661 | $6,729,157 | $6,719,458 | — | — | $540 |
| 2021* | $1,463,639 | $5,082,250 | $5,606,784 | — | — | $140 |
| 2020 | $1,081,889 | $3,858,260 | $3,634,507 | — | — | $208 |
| 2019 | $687,535 | $4,327,059 | $4,261,045 | — | — | $-844 |
*2021: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About USA Climbing
Based on IRS filings
USA Climbing is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $62K. Net investment income was $720K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
USA Climbing is led by Marc Norman, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 6 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marc Norman
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$68K (2019) → $202K (2024)
Kate Felsen Di Pietro
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Grupper
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Kyra Condie
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Caitlin Curry
Finanace & Administration Director
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Jason Pill
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Beck
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Constance Lightner
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Struthers
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deana Labriola
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Domoto
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bret Johnston
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joey Molko
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Muse
Vice President of Sport
Hp Director → Vice President of Sport, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $123K (2024)
Meagan Martin
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Trace Harris
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Alice Kao (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Sienna Kopf (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Park (2023) — Director
- Former: Geoffrey Smith (2023) — Director
- Former: Avery Cook (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Brett Rogers (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Bruce Mitchell (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Dustin Skinner (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Joel Litvin (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Matthew Roberts (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Connie Lightner (2021) — Director
- Former: John Brosler (2021) — Director
- Former: Kelly Feilke (2021) — Vice President of Market
- Former: Patti Rube (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Jeff Pedersen (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $202K, to Marc Norman (Chief Executive Officer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about USA Climbing
How much does USA Climbing give each year?
USA Climbing gave $62K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is USA Climbing?
USA Climbing reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.6M.
What is USA Climbing?
USA Climbing is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Salt Lake City, UT. It holds $17.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does USA Climbing operate?
USA Climbing has awarded grants in Utah.
What is USA Climbing's EIN?
USA Climbing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1899953. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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