USA Swimming Inc
USA Swimming Inc is a public charity based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It provides programs and services for members, supporters, affiliates, and the interested public, with activities spanning national-team competition, events, sport development, and member services. Its filing describes support for Community Impact Grants to clubs seeking to expand access to competitive swimming in communities that have traditionally lacked access.
USA Swimming Inc at a glance
In short: USA Swimming Inc gave $464K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Florida. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $464,010
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,968
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $50,715,376
- +5.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (9 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to USA Swimming Inc
- Review Cycle
- The website describes an application window from early September to mid-November, with awards announced in the first quarter of the subsequent year. This is a recurring schedule described on the grant pages, not an open or future application window.
- Deadline
- The website describes an application window from early September to mid-November, with awards announced in the first…
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: (719) 866-4578
Website: https://usaswimming.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who USA Swimming Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CSCAA ($100K). Together the top 10 received $264K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 139 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to Florida (26%), Virginia (23%), and North Carolina (12%), followed by California (8%) and Texas (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is USA Swimming Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 31 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $187K (2021) to $500K (2020). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $464K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CSCAA Ft Lauderdale, FL | Coaching Support | $100,000 |
| Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA | Community SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| Diversity in Aquatics Alexandria, VA | Community SUPPORT | $36,000 |
| SwimMac Carolina Charlotte, NC | Club Excellence | $18,080 |
| Sandpipers of Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Club Excellence | $13,100 |
| Carmel Swim Club Carmel, IN | Club Excellence | $12,700 |
| Nations Capital Swim Club Vienna, VA | Club Excellence | $11,520 |
| Sarasota Sharks Sarasota, FL | Club Excellence | $11,420 |
| Lakeside Swim Team Louisville, KY | Club Excellence | $10,740 |
| Long Island Aquatic Club Garden City, NY | Club Excellence | $10,740 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity). Grant counts were 31 in 2024, 30 in 2023, and 28 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,715,376 | $47,579,056 | $43,880,051 | $464,010 | 31 | $3,168,708 |
| 2023 | $48,015,601 | $38,460,900 | $40,593,508 | $443,603 | 30 | $541,047 |
| 2022 | $48,102,031 | $37,314,499 | $47,502,664 | $436,000 | 28 | $1,714,814 |
| 2021 | $60,604,222 | $36,995,614 | $36,531,692 | $187,100 | 8 | $2,671,887 |
| 2020 | $53,433,219 | $33,566,493 | $28,928,913 | $499,508 | 42 | $3,513,294 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
USA Swimming states that it provides programs and services for its members, supporters, affiliates, and the interested public, and values the staff and volunteers who serve the swimming community.
The Foundation’s stated aims include saving lives, building champions, and impacting communities. Its grant programs include Youth Learn-to-Swim and Adult Learn-to-Swim grants, as well as HBCU and Community Impact grants. The Foundation describes its work as supporting swimming lessons and water-safety education, and creating competitive opportunities in traditionally underserved communities. The Community Impact Grant page says eligible applicants are USA Swimming year-round member clubs in good standing that intend to renew their membership for the grant year.
The 2024 filing says USA Swimming provided Community Impact Grants to 30 clubs to expand access to competitive swimming in communities that have traditionally lacked access. Its largest listed 2024 grant was to CSCAA for coaching support. Other leading awards included grants for community support and club excellence. Among the grantees, Diversity in Aquatics describes its mission as supporting swimming, water safety, and healthy aquatic activities for underserved, marginalized, and vulnerable populations. Carmel Swim Club describes its mission as promoting amateur swimming and physical fitness; Sarasota Sharks says it operates an aquatic center and offers a range of aquatics programs. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
USA Swimming reported 31 grants totaling $464,010 in 2024. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $100,000, with a median award of $10,000. The largest listed award was $100,000 to CSCAA for coaching support, followed by $40,000 to Norfolk State University and $36,000 to Diversity in Aquatics, both for community support. Club Excellence awards included $18,080 to SwimMac Carolina, $13,100 to Sandpipers of Nevada, and $12,700 to Carmel Swim Club.
For the Foundation’s Youth Learn-to-Swim Grants, applicants must be approved providers in its Swim Lesson Provider Network before November 15. Funds may support free or reduced-cost lessons and transportation to and from lessons. Community Impact Grants are for eligible USA Swimming year-round member clubs; the website states that applicants must be registered and in good standing, with the intent to renew for the grant year. The 2024 filing also states that applicants must qualify where applicable and submit a final report.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy Hinchey as President & CEO through August 2024, and Shana Ferguson as CCO through July 2024 and Interim CEO & COO from August 2024. It also lists Eric Skufca as Chief Financial Officer, Joel Shinofield in Sport Development, Michelle Steinfeld as Secretary & General Counsel, Jacob Grosser in Marketing & Communications, Elaine Calip as Executive Director of the Foundation, Matthew Lupton in Creative & Productions, and Nicolas Fink as a director from September 2024.
USA Swimming Inc is led by Timothy Hinchey, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 13 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy Hinchey
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$643K (2020) → $981K (2024)
Shana Ferguson CCO to
Interim CEO & COO From
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$407K (2024)
Elaine Calip
Executive Director & Foundation
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$162K (2023) → $198K (2024)
Christopher Brearton
Board Chair
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Gemmell
Director
National Team Steering Com → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$21K (2022) → $21K (2024)
Ashley Twichell Wall
Director
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$675 (2023) → $9K (2024)
Catherine Meili
Director
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
$1K (2024)
Nicolas Fink
Director
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
$57K (2024)
Kathleen Prindle
Director
Southern Zone Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maya Dirado Andrews
Director
Athlete Representative → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Vincent
Director
Chair of Board → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clark Hammond
Director
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ira Klein
Director
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Ervin
Director
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Fish
Director
Board Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabir Muhammad
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Busch
Director
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Arris-Wilson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Skufca
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$209K (2020) → $324K (2024)
Joel Shinofield
Sport Development
Managing Director & Sport Development → Sport Development, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$210K (2020) → $303K (2024)
Kenneth Chung
Vice Chair Fiscal Oversight
Southern Zone Director → Director, 2021
Director → Vice Chair Fiscal Oversight, 2022
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Lindsay Mintenko
National Team
Managing Director & National Team → National Team, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$225K (2020) → $368K (2024)
Matthew Lupton
Creative & Productions
Creative & Productions → Commerical, 2022
Commerical → Creative & Productions, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $165K (2024)
Michelle Steinfeld
Secretary & General Counsel
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$172K (2021) → $306K (2024)
Jacob Grosser
Marketing & Communications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$210K (2024)
Natalie Coughlin-Hall
Board Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Katie Meili (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Shana Ferguson (2020–2023) — Chief Commercial Officer
- Former: Katy Arris-Wilson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Meadows (2022–2023) — Principal Software Engineer
- Former: William Schalz (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Gibson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Katie McRoberts (2020–2022) — Chief Administrative Officer
- Former: Mariejo Truex (2022) — Sport Development
- Former: Bill Schalz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cecil Gordon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Brearton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Isabelle McLemore (2020–2021) — Communications
- Former: Jay Thomas (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeanette Skow (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Sheehan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kathy Fish (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Unger (2020–2021) — Vice President & COO
- Former: Ashley Twichell (2021) — Director
- Former: Keenan Robinson (2021) — Sports Medicine & Science
- Former: Tony Ervin (2021) — Director
- Former: Davis Tarwater (2020) — Athlete Representative
- Former: Tom Avischious (2020) — Senior Director & Team Services
- Former: Tom Ugast (2020) — Vice Chair Fiscal Oversight
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 $981K, to Timothy Hinchey (President & CEO (TO 08/2024)). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about USA Swimming Inc
How much does USA Swimming Inc give each year?
USA Swimming Inc gave $464K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $444K across 30 grants.
What is USA Swimming Inc's typical grant size?
USA Swimming Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,968, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from USA Swimming Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does USA Swimming Inc give grants?
USA Swimming Inc's top state is Florida, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (23%) and North Carolina (12%).
Does USA Swimming Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on USA Swimming Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Club Excellence" (20 grants) and "Community SUPPORT" (9 grants).
Who are USA Swimming Inc's largest grantees?
USA Swimming Inc's largest 2024 grantees include CSCAA ($100,000), Norfolk State University ($40,000) and Diversity in Aquatics ($36,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is USA Swimming Inc?
USA Swimming Inc reported $50.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $47.6M.
What does USA Swimming Inc fund?
USA Swimming states that it provides programs and services for its members, supporters, affiliates, and the interested public, and values the staff and volunteers who serve the swimming community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from USA Swimming Inc?
USA Swimming Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check usaswimming.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is USA Swimming Inc's EIN?
USA Swimming Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4264282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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