irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.12MOTHER - SKELETON - SUPPORTED TOP ATHLETES ON THE WORLD CUP TOUR AND AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND AT OTHER PRESEASON, MIDSEASON, AND POSTSEASON TRAINING PROGRAMS. DEVELOPMENT - CONDUCTED RECRUITING CAMPS TO IDENTIFY NEW ATHLETES, SUPPORTED DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS AND COMPETITION IN NORTH AMERICA, AND SUPPORTED TRAINING AND COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES IN EUROPE. TECHNOLOGY - FUNDED BOBSLED AND SKELETON TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES TO INCLUDE NEW SLEDS, RUNNERS, SPEED SUITS, SPIKES, AND SHOP EQUIPMENT TO BUILD AND REPAIR SLEDS. CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN NEW "MADE IN THE USA" BOBSLED PROJECT. PARASPORT - SUPPORTED PARA ATHLETES TRAINING IN LAKE PLACID THROUGH A DEPT OF VA GRANT IN ADDITION TO LIMITED SUPPORT PROVIDED FOR WORLD CUP AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
- #2 $646KATHLETE EXPENSE - SUPPORTED ATHLETES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Development Training Program
Identifies and trains new talent through recruiting camps and development competitions in North America and Europe to build the next generation of elite athletes
Elite Athlete Support Program
Provides comprehensive support for top U.S. bobsled and skeleton athletes competing on the World Cup tour, at World Championships, and in Olympic competitions, including training, travel, and equipment
Para Sport Program
Supports athletes with disabilities through specialized training in Lake Placid and limited support for international competition
Technology & Equipment Development
Funds research, development, and purchase of bobsleds, skeleton equipment, speed suits, and related technology, including the "Made in the USA" bobsled project
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Elite Winter Sports Training and Support 5 activities
- Athlete recruitment, development, and training for bobsled and skeletonRecruits, develops, trains, and supports American athletes in bobsled and skeleton from grassroots to elite levels, including through performance evaluation, training programs, and selection for international competition. Uses strength and conditioning coaches to identify talent from other sports and conducts recruitment camps.
- Capacity-building for athlete recruitment through coach educationConducts webinars to educate strength and conditioning coaches on identifying and recruiting athletes with speed and power for bobsled and skeleton programs.
- Provision of financial, logistical, and equipment support to athletesProvides financial and logistical support to athletes, including funding for travel, competition, training programs, and the purchase of essential equipment such as sleds, runners, speed suits, and spikes. Also supports domestic manufacturing initiatives for bobsled technology.
- Support for elite athlete competition and Olympic representationPrepares and supports top U.S. athletes competing in bobsled and skeleton at elite international events, including the World Cup, World Championships, and Winter Olympic Games. Includes selection and designation of Olympic team members and alternates for Team USA.
- Support for para athletes in bobsled and skeletonProvides training support and limited competition funding for para athletes participating in bobsled and skeleton, including at World Cup and World Championship events, with training based in Lake Pl combust.
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Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
- Funding athlete programs through licensing partnershipsGenerates financial support for the organization and its athletes through a licensing partnership that directs a portion of proceeds from the sale of officially licensed cowbells.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Performance analysis and video coaching for athletesUtilizes the Onform platform to conduct video coaching and performance analysis across multiple seasons to prepare athletes for international competitions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.13M
Contributions & grants$3.15M76%
Program service revenue$871K21%
Investment income$109K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.69M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$1.38M
Grants paid out$351K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.27M
Cash$2.24M
Investments$2.39M
Liabilities$635K
Net assets$5.63M
Liquid reserves15.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +15.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARON MCGUIRE | CEO | 50 | $216K |
| LISA CARLOCK | CFO | 40 | $107K |
| KAILLIE ARMBRUSTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3K |
board members · 15
- ANN GAFFIGAN — DIRECTOR
- BROCK KREITZBURG — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS DOMINGO — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS KINNEY — DIRECTOR
- DAVID BEST — DIRECTOR
- HAZEL CLARK — DIRECTOR
- LEONID KASTEN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL REGAN — DIRECTOR
- PAUL POGGE — DIRECTOR
- RANDY ALIMENT — DIRECTOR
- RASHELLE TANNER — DIRECTOR
- RUSTY BUCHANAN — DIRECTOR
- RYAN BOSCH — DIRECTOR
- SAVANNAH GRAYBILL — DIRECTOR
- TRISTAN GALE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Commonwealth Rolled Products Partner — Supplies aluminum for shipping containers and scabbards and provides financial support to USA Bobsled/Skeleton.
- Cowbells.com Partner — Renewed licensing partnership to produce and sell officially licensed cowbells, with a portion of proceeds supporting USABS and its athletes through 2034.
- Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Provided grant funding to support para athletes training in Lake Placid.
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes Partner — Collaborates with athlete advocacy for faith-based support in sports.
- International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation Government — USABS operates as the national governing body under the international governance of the IBSF.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association Partner — Collaborates with USA Bobsled & Skeleton on athlete recruitment and talent identification through strength and conditioning coaches.
- Onform Partner — Technology partner providing video coaching platform for athlete performance analysis and feedback.
- Selection Committee Partner — Committee responsible for officially naming athletes to represent Team USA in bobsled and skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
- Statement Apparel, Inc Partner — Official partner providing high-quality embroidered apparel and branded merchandise for athletes, staff, supporters, and fans.
- Team USA Network — Represents Team USA in international bobsled and skeleton competitions.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Athlete Pipeline Developmentmethodology: athlete_pipeline_developmentBy systematically recruiting, developing, and training athletes through targeted talent identification and performance-based selection, the organization produces sustained competitive success and Olympic participation because structured pathways increase athlete readiness and program depth.
- Elite Performance Through Integrated Training and Feedbackmethodology: real-time performance feedback loopBy combining world-class training, real-time video coaching, and immediate performance feedback, the organization maximizes limited training opportunities and enables rapid adaptation to track conditions because timely, data-informed iteration accelerates skill acquisition and race readiness.
- Holistic Athlete Developmentmethodology: holistic_athlete_developmentBy supporting not only athletic excellence but also personal well-being and growth, the organization fosters sustained engagement and long-term success because athlete resilience and fulfillment contribute to enduring performance at the highest level.