Usa Hockey Foundation
The USA Hockey Foundation is the charitable non-profit philanthropic arm of USA Hockey, Inc. Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Foundation provides long-range financial support for USA Hockey and promotes the growth of hockey in the United States. Established in 1989 and tax-exempt since February 1990, the Foundation works in partnership with donors to generate restricted and unrestricted funding to support hockey programs and initiatives across the country.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$57.0M
+13.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.3M
+6.1% YoY
Grant Count
45
+55.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$206K
-31.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Since 1989, The USA Hockey Foundation has been the charitable non-profit organization supporting USA Hockey's strategic initiatives of sustaining and growing the sport of hockey in the United States. The Foundation's primary goals are to enhance USA Hockey's mission and activities, provide funding for education and training of high-performance athletes, and provide opportunities for greater participation throughout the country.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Providing sustainable support for programs that provide access for disabled athletes to experience the game of hockey
- Making grants to Hockey is for Everyone (HIFE) programs—the NHL's youth development program that supports organizations bringing the sport to participants of all diversities, including inner-city youth
- Investing in research for the purpose of keeping the sport of hockey as safe and injury-free as possible for participants
- Supporting new members through Try Hockey for Free events and other introductory initiatives
- Providing support for growing and supporting membership inclusive of disabled, female, and racially diverse individuals
- Supporting national team development and high-performance athlete training
Grantmaking
The Foundation made grants totaling $9,283,263 in fiscal year 2024, including:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation supports hockey initiatives throughout the United States, with particular emphasis on programs that reach underrepresented and marginalized communities to ensure their inclusion in the game of hockey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenues: $17,302,075
- Total Expenses: $16,406,423
- Total Assets: $57,032,225
- Number of Employees: 127
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $57,032,225 | $50,406,048 | $49,949,218 |
| Revenue | $17,302,075 | $16,372,608 | $18,128,256 |
| Expenses | $16,406,423 | $15,274,844 | $16,680,926 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $824,367 | $508,675 | $1,948,745 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Usa Hockey Foundation
Affiliate Block Grants
USA HOCKEY FOUNDATION
Amount
$230,422
Deadline
Rolling / Open
College Hockey/ACHA Growing the Game Grant
USA HOCKEY FOUNDATION
Amount
$25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Disabled Hockey Grants
USA HOCKEY FOUNDATION
Amount
$25,000 - $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Usa Hockey Inc ($8,175,000), Usa Hockey Inc ($200,000), Usa Hockey Inc ($178,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS ORLAND PARK, IL | BLOCK GRANT | $12,308 |
| AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS ORLAND PARK, IL | DISABLED GRANT | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN HEARING IMPAIRED HOCKEY ASSOCIATION EVANSTON, IL | GRANT | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN HOCKEY COACHES ASSOCIATION GLOUCESTER, MA | GRANT | $20,000 |
| ATLANTIC AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION RIDGEWOOD, NJ | BLOCK GRANT | $16,598 |
| CALIFORNIA AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION CLOVIS, CA | BLOCK GRANT | $13,513 |
| CHICAGO YOUTH FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | HIFE GRANT | $9,011 |
| CLARK PARK COALITION DETROIT, MI | HIFE GRANT | $9,011 |
| COLORADO AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION WHEAT RIDGE, CO | BLOCK GRANT | $7,092 |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW YORK, NY | SPEC GRANT | $14,648 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Executive Director: Pat Kelleher
- Board of Directors: Referenced as available on the Foundation website
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE TRIMBOLI | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DONNA GUARIGLIA | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| PAUL GEORGE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DONNA KAUFMAN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JOHN FLEMING | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KEITH BARRETT | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DWYANE DILLINGER | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PETER KARMANOS JR | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CRAIG LEIPOLD | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TC LEWIS | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AJ MLECZKO-GRISWOLD | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STAN E HUBBARD | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ELLEN WEINBERG-HUGHES | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DON MULDER | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRYANT MCBRIDE | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOHN TOBIN | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DON GOULD | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PATRICK KELLEHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| KELLY MAHNCKE | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 10 | — |
| TAMARA TRANTER | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $166,489 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation is actively promoting the USA Hockey Arena Capital Campaign, with community partners like CJ's Brewing Company supporting the effort through customer donation programs. The campaign includes a naming opportunity for the Jim Johannson Rink.
The Foundation maintains partnerships with the US Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, and International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).
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**Contact Information:**
USA Hockey Foundation
Walter L. Bush, Jr. Center
1775 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4090
(719) 538-1164
foundation@usahockey.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Usa Hockey Foundation fund?
**Mission Statement:** Since 1989, The USA Hockey Foundation has been the charitable non-profit organization supporting USA Hockey's strategic initiatives of sustaining and growing the sport of hockey in the United States. The Foundation's primary goals are to enhance USA Hockey's mission and activities, provide funding for education and training of high-performance athletes, and provide opportunities for greater participation throughout the country. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Providing sustain…
How do I apply for a grant from Usa Hockey Foundation?
**Recent Grant Activity (2024):** The Foundation made grants totaling $9,283,263 in fiscal year 2024, including: • USA Hockey (NHL Grant): $8,175,000 • USA Hockey (NHL Grant - Women's Team): $200,000 • Starts With A Stick Grant: $178,000 • Additional 41 grants totaling the remainder of the $9,283,263 **Grant Types:** The Foundation provides both restricted and unrestricted funding, including block grants and program grants to affiliated 501(c)(3) entities. **Capital Projects:** The Foundation i…
Where does Usa Hockey Foundation make grants?
The Foundation supports hockey initiatives throughout the United States, with particular emphasis on programs that reach underrepresented and marginalized communities to ensure their inclusion in the game of hockey.
What size grants does Usa Hockey Foundation award?
In 2024, Usa Hockey Foundation awarded 45 grants totaling $9.3M — an average of about $206K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Usa Hockey Foundation's EIN?
Usa Hockey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2553720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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