USA Pickleball Association
To promote the development and growth of pickleball in the united states and its territories.
USA Pickleball Association at a glance
In short: USA Pickleball Association gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,167,214
- +44.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to USA Pickleball Association
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from USA Pickleball Association
Who USA Pickleball Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pickleball Hall of Fame ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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 $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pickleball Hall of Fame Riverwoods, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,167,214 | $12,032,273 | $11,742,191 | $10,000 | 1 | $117,737 |
| 2023 | $2,875,962 | $7,146,707 | $7,022,478 | — | — | $90,983 |
| 2022 | $1,399,917 | $4,563,198 | $4,523,759 | — | — | $16,374 |
| 2021 | $1,159,517 | $2,582,007 | $2,820,663 | — | — | $4,307 |
| 2020 | $1,039,188 | $1,388,264 | $1,827,651 | — | — | $18,706 |
About USA Pickleball Association
Based on IRS filings
USA Pickleball Association is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $118K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
USA Pickleball Association is led by Mike Nealy, CEO on the 2024 filing; 10 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Nealy
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$339K (2024)
Robert Quicksilver
Chair
At Large → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Avisar - Secretary
Managing Director Legal Compliance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$93K (2024)
Lance Cowart
Managing Director of Field Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
Brady Kellogg - Managing
Director of Partnerships
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$169K (2024)
Philip Bullen
Director
At Large → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Fabbro
Director
At Large → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Russell
Director
At Large → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Feffer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ernesto Medina Jr.
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Franceschelli
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Stevens
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Maloof
Chief Competition Officer
Executive of → COO, 2022
COO → Chief Competition Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Suzanna Ressa Guerin
Vice Chair
At Large → Board Vice C, 2023
Board Vice C → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$730 (2024)
Danial Ellsworth
CFO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$66K (2022) → $55K (2024)
Carl Schmits
Chief Technical Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$178K (2024)
Jose Moreno - Chief Of
Marketing & Strategy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$242K (2024)
Rosemary James
Treasurer & Controller
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2024)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bob Franceschelli (2020–2023) — At Large
- Former: Ernie Medina (2020–2023) — At Large
- Former: Stuart Upson (2021–2023) — Officer
- Former: Charles R. Menke (2022–2023) — CMO
- Former: Andy Feffer (2023) — At Large
- Former: Michael Nealy (2023) — CEO
- Former: Tori Stevens (2023) — At Large
- Former: Laura Patterson (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Phil Mortenson (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Stacie Townsend (2020) — At Large
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $339K, to Mike Nealy (CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about USA Pickleball Association
How much does USA Pickleball Association give each year?
USA Pickleball Association gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is USA Pickleball Association?
USA Pickleball Association reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.0M.
What is USA Pickleball Association?
USA Pickleball Association is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Scottsdale, AZ. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does USA Pickleball Association operate?
USA Pickleball Association has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is USA Pickleball Association's EIN?
USA Pickleball Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3557068. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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