Olympic Club Foundation General Grants

Mission: Support organized youth athletic programs in the Bay Area, believing that participation in youth sports is an empowering force that teaches valuable life skills including leadership, teamwork, trust, communication, and accountability.

Geographic Scope

Service Area: Bay Area counties including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma

Eligibility

• Programs serving youth in K-12th grade
• Priority given to programs serving at-risk youth
• Organizations with current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status
• Organizations must not be classified as a private foundation under Internal Revenue Code Sections 509(a) and 170(b)(1)(A)

Funding Support

Program Support costs including:

• Uniforms and equipment
• Coaching staff
• Facility rentals
• Entrance fees
• Team travel costs
• Player fees for sports teams
• Referees

What We Fund

• Baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, boxing, swimming, soccer, rugby, golf, tennis and other court, field, pool, and ring sports
• Programs serving youth in K-12th grade (priority to at-risk youth)

What We Do NOT Fund

• Applications submitted directly by Unified School Districts
• Collegiate programs
• Administrative and operating costs
• Therapeutic athletic activities
• Academic programs
• Playgrounds
• Non-sports summer camps
• Nutrition programs

Award Information

• Maximum Request: Up to $25,000
• Average Grant (2024-2025): $9,500
• Funds Awarded: Late December (intended for use in 2027)

Contact Information

• Address: 524 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
• Phone: 415-345-5230
• Email: info@olympicclubfoundation.org
• Website: olympicclubfoundation.org

Application Process

Step 1: Letter of Intent (for NEW applicants only)

Deadline: January 31, 2026

Submit Letter of Intent to be considered for full application

Applicants accepted to move forward will be notified by February 14, 2026

Step 2: Full Application

Opens: January 15, 2026

Deadline (New Applicants): March 15, 2026 (upon invitation after LOI acceptance)

Deadline (Returning Applicants): January 31, 2026

Portal Closes: February 15, 2026 (for returning applicants)

Step 3: Review Period

Application Review: April 1 - October 15, 2026

Step 4: Award Notifications

Notification Period: December 1-15, 2026

Required Materials

• Grant Application form
• Letter of Intent (for new applicants)

Additional Resources

• Refer to Grantmaking Calendar for specific 2026 deadline dates
• Consult FAQ page for additional questions
• Contact Foundation Staff at info@olympicclubfoundation.org or 415-345-5230