Nike Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nike Foundation is a private foundation in Beaverton, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.6 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $9.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$16.6 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$9.0 million
- Assets$47.5 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $16.8 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $21.3 million | 9 | $34.1 million |
| 2023 | $16.8 million | 8 | $34.1 million |
| 2024 | $16.6 million | 11 | $47.5 million |
How to apply
Nike 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 Nike Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $5.0 million in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $10.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1.0 million |
| California | 1 | $500,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | Funding partner for nike corporate match giving and volunteer rewards program | $9.0 million |
| Girl Effect | To support and scale the girl effect movement. | $4.5 million |
| American National Red Cross | Donation towards the la county wildfires | $750,000 |
| Girl Effect | To support and scale the girl effect movement. | $500,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Donation for the la county wildfires | $500,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Disaster recovery fund hurricane milton | $500,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Disaster recovery fund hurricane milton | $250,000 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy | General disaster recovery fund typhoon yagi | $250,000 |
| Feeding America | Disaster recovery fund hurricane milton | $250,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Disaster recovery fund hurricane milton | $250,000 |
| Canadian Online Giving Foundation | Funding partner for nike corporate match giving and volunteer rewards program | $13,976 |
Officers and trustees
- Vanessa Garcia-Brito
- Kelsey Baldwin
- Danielle Dausman
- Jorge G Casimiro
- Robert Leinwand
- Glynis Jones
- Ann Miller
Questions people ask
Does Nike Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nike Foundation give?
$16.6 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs Nike Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Vanessa Garcia-Brito (President), Kelsey Baldwin (Secretary), Danielle Dausman (Treasurer) and Jorge G Casimiro (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Nike Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and human services.