Professional Athletes Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (N80) the organization is classified as: Professional Athletic Leagues, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Professional Athletes Foundation 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 12/2022, Professional Athletes Foundation generated $5.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Professional Athletes Foundation has awarded 1,677 individual grants totaling $8,014,829. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O RESPONSE FOR PART III, LINE 1
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANT ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT ANY FORMER PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR FOOTBALL PLAYER OR HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER IN TIMES OF FINANCIAL CRISIS. PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES WELLNESS INITIATIVES, HEALTH SCREENINGS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES THAT HAVE CONFIRMED PLANS TO COMPETE IN COLLEGIATE ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Demaurice Smith Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nolan Harrison Acting Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ned Ehrlich Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Emery Moorehead Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Joyner Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ken Jolly Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,588,915 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,588,915 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $857,442 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $970,999 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,429,644 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $480,700 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,532,841 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $140,982 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,812 |
Other employee benefits | $29,189 |
Payroll taxes | $10,364 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $121,978 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,745 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $114,334 |
Fees for services: Other | $80,830 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $30,551 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $165,840 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $32,140 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $248,156 |
Total functional expenses | $4,023,462 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,602,275 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,845,073 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,419,856 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $94,762 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $48,930 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $25,133,095 |
Investments—other securities | $3,541,446 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $34,685,437 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $315,188 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $315,188 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $34,370,249 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $34,685,437 |
Over the last fiscal year, Professional Athletes Foundation has awarded $436,700 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BRIGNACE BRIGADE FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,700 |
CAPITOL MOVEMENT PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
GOALS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
ISAAC BRUCE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
GOODIE TWO SHOES FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
LOVE YOUR BRAIN FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $6,000 |