Sporty's Foundation
Accepts applications
Sporty's Foundation is a private foundation in Batavia, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$51,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$95,140
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $83,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $94,000 | 8 | $209,303 |
| 2024 | $83,500 | 6 | $139,059 |
| 2025 | $51,000 | 8 | $95,140 |
How to apply
| Contact | Sporty's Foundation 2001 Sportys Drive, Batavia, OH 45103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 735-9100 |
| What to submit | Initial written request to be made in writing |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sporty's Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | $37,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $6,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | Aviation scholarships | $20,000 |
| Aircraft Electronics Association | Support the mission to further education and leadership | $6,000 |
| Aviation Exploring - Boy Scouts of America | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Avit Flight Academy | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Dan Beard Council | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Writing award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Writing award | $2,500 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | M downs scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Wolf
- Mark Wiesenhahn
- John T Zimmerman
- Daniel M Robinson
Questions people ask
Does Sporty's Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sporty's Foundation give?
$51,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sporty's Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Wolf (President), Mark Wiesenhahn (Vice President), John T Zimmerman (Vice President) and Daniel M Robinson (VP, Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Sporty's Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.