Young Athlete Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Young Athlete Foundation is a private foundation in Windsor, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $189,690 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $2,040 and the largest $60,015. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$189,690
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$2,040
- Largest grant$60,015
- Assets$28,335
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $173,369 the year before.
86% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $108,828 | 6 | $14,235 |
| 2024 | $173,369 | 17 | $5,192 |
| 2025 | $189,690 | 36 | $28,335 |
How to apply
Young Athlete Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Young Athlete Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 31 | $177,045 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,070 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,560 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,020 |
| California | 1 | $730 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $265 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gymstarz Elite | Fees equipment and travel | $60,015 |
| RHS Cheerleading | Fees | $24,090 |
| Dance Starz | Fees and Travel | $14,085 |
| Padea Classical | Fees Materials and Traveling | $12,210 |
| Jet Gymnastics | Fees and Travel | $7,490 |
| Baylor University | Fees | $7,070 |
| Colorado Wild | Fees and Travel | $6,130 |
| Colorado Royals | Fees | $5,385 |
| Colorado Lightning | Fees and Travel | $4,875 |
| We over Me | Fees | $4,450 |
| Colorado Softball Academy Foundatio | Fees Equipment and Traveling | $4,380 |
| Wildfire Sports | Fees | $4,225 |
| Rock Cheer | Fees | $3,970 |
| Steel Athletics | Fees | $3,560 |
| Cheer Athletics | Fees | $3,390 |
| Premiere Gymnastics East | Fees | $3,110 |
| Athletic Adventures | Fees | $3,050 |
| Summit View Church | Fees | $2,230 |
| Peak Gymnastics | Fees | $1,850 |
| On Point Gymnastics | Fees | $1,800 |
| Roosevelt Poms | Fees | $1,390 |
| Fort Collins Stars | Fees | $1,380 |
| Mead Cheer | Fees | $1,320 |
| Elizabeth HS Wrestling | Fees | $1,170 |
| Athletics Gold Tamborra | Fees and Travel | $1,020 |
| Chameleon Gymnastics | Fees | $1,000 |
| Super Shock Allstars | Fees | $940 |
| Simple Speed | Fees | $915 |
| Biola University | Fees | $730 |
| Grit Volleyball Club | Fees | $560 |
| Colorado Real Soccer | Fees | $530 |
| Owl Canyon Glider Port | Fees | $415 |
| Allstar Cheer | Fees and Travel | $280 |
| Colorado State University | Fees | $270 |
| Center for Western Studies | Fees | $265 |
| Colorado Crossfire | Fees | $140 |
Officers and trustees
- Tammy DeSouza
- Daniel DeSouza
Questions people ask
Does Young Athlete Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Young Athlete Foundation give?
$189,690 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $2,040.
Who runs Young Athlete Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tammy DeSouza (Director) and Daniel DeSouza (Treasurer).
What does Young Athlete Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.