Athletes For Hope

Organization Overview

Athletes For Hope is located in Bethesda, MD. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Athletes For Hope employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Athletes For Hope is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Athletes For Hope generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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AFH UNITES AND EMPOWERS THE ATHLETIC COMMUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, THROUGH THEIR TIME, PASSION AND SUSTAINED EFFORT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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AFH UNIVERSITY:AFH CREATED THE AFH UNIVERSITY PROGRAM IN 2013, BRINGING OUR UNIQUE CAUSEWAY EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENTPROGRAM TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE AFH U PROGRAMS HELPS COLLEGE ATHLETES EXPLORE THEMES SUCH AS LEADERSHIP, LIFE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, THEIR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY, AND HOW TO DISCOVER THEIR PHILANTROPIC PASSIONS THROUGH A SERIES OF FACILITATED WORKSHOPS. THE AFH STAFF THEN WORKS CLOSELY WITH EACH TEAM TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL, IMPACTFUL COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH UNDERSERVED SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ALIGN WITH THE TEAM'S PASSIONS.


AFH FIT:THIS PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL ISSUE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY BY CONNECTING OUR POWERFUL NETWORK OF COLLEGE, PROFESSIONAL, OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC ATHLETES TO SCHOOLS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND RUNNING CLUBS TO EMPOWER THEM TO BECOME MORE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE. INSPIRED BY OUR ICONIC FOUNDER MUHAMMAD ALI, WE DESIGNED C.H.A.M.P.S LEADERSHIP CURRICULUM FOR ATHLETES, COACHES, AND TEACHERS INTERESTED IN SPORT-BASED CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING. ROOTED IN RESEARCH AND 21ST CENTURY SKILL-BUILDING, OUR SIX CORE PILLARS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE WHILE INSPIRING YOUTH TO LEAD IN SPORT, IN THE CLASSROOM AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.


CAUSEWAY: IS A ROADMAP TO ILLUSTRATE AN ATHLETES JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF PHILANTROPHY.EDUCATION IS AT THE CORE OF ATHLETES FOR HOPE AND THE BEGINNING OF EVERY CHARITABLE ATHLETES PHILANTHROPIC JOURNEY. AS PART OF OUR CAUSEWAY PROGRAM, WE ORGANIZE THOUGHT PROVOKING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OLYMPIC ATHLETES.THROUGH FACILITATED DEBATE AND REFLECTION, THE AFH MODEL HELPS ATHLETES EXPLORE THEIR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY, DISCOVER THEIR PHILANTHROPIC PASSIONS AND MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT.


ADVOCACY:THE MISSION OF THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE ISSUES OF SOCIAL REFORM AND EQUALITY THROUGH THE POWERFUL PLATFORM OF SPORTS. IMPACT DRIVEN: GUIDED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF OUR FOUNDING AFH REMAINS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ATHLETES WITH OPPORTUNITIES THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT THE ISSUES THEY CARE ABOUT. EQUALITY:IS THE FUEL THAT KEEPS AH RUNNING AND IS A LEADING DRIVER BOTH INTERNALLYAND IN THE INITIATIVES WE COMMIT TO ADVANCING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ivan Blumberg
Pres/treas And CEO
$265,000
Chris Wyttenbach
Chief Program Officer
$98,000
Jason Belinkie
Chief Operating Officer
$95,000
Erin Bess
Director Of Development
$95,000
Name Not Listed
Director
$0
Benita Fitzgerald Mosley
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $408,173
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,280,028
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $223,611
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,688,201
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $356
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,689,134

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Athletes For Hope has recieved totaling $200,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gordon Gund And Llura Liggett Gund 1993 Charitable Foundation

Princeton, NJ

PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$200,000
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