Young Athlete Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Windsor, CO EIN: 81-1374486

Young Athlete Foundation is a private foundation based in Windsor, Colorado. Its 2025 grants included support for fees, equipment, travel, and materials for organizations and activities such as gymnastics, cheerleading, dance, and softball.

Key facts about Young Athlete Foundation

In short: Young Athlete Foundation gave $190K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
81-1374486
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$189,690
Grants made (2025)
36
Average grant
$5,269
Median grant
$2,040
Total assets
$28,335
Primary geography
Colorado (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$28K

+445.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$190K

+9.4% YoY

Grant Count

36

+111.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-48.3% YoY

How Young Athlete Foundation gives

  • 28% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 167% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Baylor University describes its mission as educating people for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment. Biola University describes itself as a private Christian university focused on biblically centered education, spiritual development, and career preparation. Colorado State University’s affiliated CSU STRATA says it supports research and educational efforts within the Colorado State University System.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $189,690. Grant amounts ranged from $140 to $60,015, with a median of $2,040. Among the larger grants were $60,015 to Gymstarz Elite for fees, equipment, and travel; $24,090 to RHS Cheerleading for fees; $14,085 to Dance Starz for fees and travel; and $12,210 to Padea Classical for fees, materials, and travel. Other recipients included Baylor University ($7,070), Colorado Wild ($6,130), and Colorado Softball Academy Foundatio ($4,380).

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. Other recipient-state shares were Texas (4%), New Jersey (2%), Georgia (1%), and California (0%).

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.

Cities

FrederickLovelandFort CollinsJohnstownWindsorGreeleyLittletonBartlettBrushDallasLongmontNorthglennSomersvilleCastle RockCentennialColorado SpringsDenverElizabethHendersonLa Mirada

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K6 grants2022 6 grants2023 17 grants2024 36 grants2025

From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2022) to $190K (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $190K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Gymstarz Elite: $60KGymstarz Elite$60KRHS Cheerleading: $24KRHS Cheerleading$24KDance Starz: $14KDance Starz$14KPadea Classical: $12KPadea Classical$12KJet Gymnastics: $7KJet Gymnastics$7KBaylor University: $7KBaylor University$7KColorado Wild: $6KColorado Wild$6KColorado Royals: $5KColorado Royals$5KColorado Lightning: $5KColorado Lightning$5KWe over Me: $4KWe over Me$4K

The largest 2025 recipient was Gymstarz Elite ($60K). Together the top 10 received $146K.

Grant Size Distribution

65 grants across all recorded years

62<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 65 (95%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gymstarz Elite Frederick, COFees equipment and travel$60,015
RHS Cheerleading Johnstown, COFees$24,090
Dance Starz Frederick, COFees and Travel$14,085
Padea Classical Fort Collins, COFees Materials and Traveling$12,210
Jet Gymnastics Littleton, COFees and Travel$7,490
Baylor University Waco, TXFees$7,070
Colorado Wild Windsor, COFees and Travel$6,130
Colorado Royals Loveland, COFees$5,385
Colorado Lightning Northglenn, COFees and Travel$4,875
We over Me Windsor, COFees$4,450

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Grant count
2025 $189,690 36
2024 $173,369 17
2023 $108,828 6
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$200K$400K$600K2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$28,335$5,192$14,235
Revenue$389,694$321,276$216,389
Expenses$366,551$330,319$220,468
Qualifying Distributions$366,551$330,319$220,468

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 10, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 19, 2026)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Tammy DeSouza as director and Daniel DeSouza as treasurer.

Young Athlete Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Tammy DeSouza

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    30 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daniel DeSouza

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (35)
  • Former: Ben Wallerstein (2023–2024)
  • Former: Jeff Schamp (2023–2024)
  • Former: Jenn Martin (2023–2024)
  • Former: Jenna Christian (2023–2024)
  • Former: Kelly Lara (2023–2024)
  • Former: Marissa Vanderberk (2023–2024)
  • Former: Melissa Kincheloe (2023–2024)
  • Former: Amy Egbuji (2024)
  • Former: Andrea Francescuhi (2024)
  • Former: Ashley Phillips (2024)
  • Former: Becky Wolesy (2024)
  • Former: Cam Broadhead (2024)
  • Former: Colleen Carkowski (2024)
  • Former: Corina Blaas (2024)
  • Former: Faith Chambers (2024)
  • Former: Hannah Fowler (2024)
  • Former: Kaylynn Wells (2024)
  • Former: Kelly Bishop (2024)
  • Former: Kyle Smith (2024)
  • Former: Lacey Gonzales (2024)
  • Former: Lance Wolesy (2024)
  • Former: Leann Warner (2024)
  • Former: Lindsey Aguilar (2024)
  • Former: Marissa Fenno (2024)
  • Former: Melissa Ward (2024)
  • Former: Alexa Kuretsky (2023)
  • Former: Becky Worley (2023)
  • Former: Brock DeSouza (2023)
  • Former: Cole DeSouza (2023)
  • Former: Dianne Overmiller (2023)
  • Former: Elevated Lawncare (2023)
  • Former: Evolving Home Automation (2023)
  • Former: Peyton Wright (2023)
  • Former: Trent Wright (2023)
  • Former: Weston DeSouza (2023)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 1540 Main St Suite 218-164, Windsor, CO 80550
Phone: (720) 363-0647

Frequently asked questions about Young Athlete Foundation

How much does Young Athlete Foundation give each year?

Young Athlete Foundation gave $190K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $173K across 17 grants.

What is Young Athlete Foundation's typical grant size?

Young Athlete Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,040, and its average grant was $5,269, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Young Athlete Foundation give grants?

Young Athlete Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Frederick, CO (4 grants), Fort Collins, CO (4 grants), Johnstown, CO (3 grants) and Loveland, CO (3 grants).

Does Young Athlete Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Young Athlete Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fees" (27 grants) and "Fees and Travel" (6 grants).

Who are Young Athlete Foundation's largest grantees?

Young Athlete Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Gymstarz Elite ($60,015), RHS Cheerleading ($24,090) and Dance Starz ($14,085), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Young Athlete Foundation?

Young Athlete Foundation reported $28K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $390K.

What does Young Athlete Foundation fund?

The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Young Athlete Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Young Athlete Foundation's EIN?

Young Athlete Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1374486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.

Does Young Athlete Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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