Olympic Club Foundation General Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $25,000
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: January
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Service Area: Bay Area counties including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Organizations with current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status
Other requirements
- Programs serving youth in K-12th grade
- Priority given to programs serving at-risk youth
- Organizations must not be classified as a private foundation under Internal Revenue Code Sections 509(a) and 170(b)(1)(A)
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Applications submitted directly by Unified School Districts
- Not eligible: Collegiate programs
- Not eligible: Administrative and operating costs
- Not eligible: Therapeutic athletic activities
- Not eligible: Academic programs
- Not eligible: Playgrounds
- Not eligible: Non-sports summer camps
- Not eligible: Nutrition programs
Overview
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
How to Apply
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
What Olympic Club Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 76
- Total given
- $878K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $6,000–$20K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA; Redwood City, CA.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 53% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula · Menlo Park, CA
General operation support
$20K
Fire in the Ring · Brisbane, CA
General operation support
$20K
Miracle League of San Francisco Peninsula · Redwood City, CA
General operation support
$20K
San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League · Redwood City, CA
General operation support
$20K
SF Flame · San Francisco, CA
General operation support
$20K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth sports
- Nonprofits
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