named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
3ACE Connected Community
National peer-to-peer network providing best practices, resources, and professional development for Academic Athletic Coaches and student-athlete support staff
Academic Athletic Coach Grants
Provides funding to schools to create and sustain positions for Academic Athletic Coaches who support student-athletes' academic, mental health, and leadership development
National Conference & Training
Annual event offering workshops, sessions, and professional development for Academic Athletic Coaches and school staff
Professional Development Grants
Mini-grants of $250 per staff member available to school grantees for training and conference participation
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 2 activities
- Developing and delivering professional development training for academic athletic coachesDevelops and delivers professional development and training content for national and regional conferences, local training sessions, and virtual offerings for academic athletic coaches and student athlete support staff.
- Hosting an annual national conference for student-athlete development professionalsHosts an annual national conference in College Park at the University of Maryland for academic athletic coaches and student-athlete development professionals.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Funding academic and mentoring support for student-athletes through Academic Athletic CoachesAwards grants to 71 schools across eight states and Washington, D.C. to fund Academic Athletic Coaches, expanding academic and mentoring support for thousands of student-athletes.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Funding culture change initiatives in schools via the Impact FundProvides grant funding and resources to schools through its Impact Fund to support culture change initiatives.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Operating a national communications and resource-sharing platform for student-athlete developmentOperates the 3ACE Connected Community as a communications platform to share relevant information and opportunities for academic athletic coaches and student athlete development professionals.
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School Sports Booster Programs 1 activity
- Providing best practices and programmatic resources for holistic student-athlete developmentProvides accessible best practices, innovative programmatic ideas, and shared resources to support schools in developing high-impact, holistic student-athlete development programs nationally.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Providing professional development and mini grants to school granteesOffers Professional Development Grants and mini grants of $250 per staff member to eligible School Grantees or Grant Applicants through its grants portal.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Serving as fiscal sponsor for external organizationsServes as fiscal sponsor for Coach Beam's Legacy Foundation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$699K
Contributions & grants$677K97%
Program service revenue$21K3%
Investment income$130%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$518K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$110K
Grants paid out$217K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$247K
Cash$222K
Investments$0
Liabilities$212K
Net assets$35K
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
4 years on record · 2018–2023 · YoY revenue +77.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF MCCANN | EXEC. DIRECT | 40 | $102K |
board members · 13
- ADAM GOLDENBERG — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW FINK — SECRETARY
- CHRIS FERCHILL — DIRECTOR
- DARREN RANKIN — DIRECTOR
- JIM STEEG — CHAIRMAN
- JONATHAN HARRIS — PRESIDENT
- KEVIN CHAN — VICE CHAIRMA
- KEVIN WINSTON — DIRECTOR
- NA'EEMA THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
- NANDU TALWALKAR — DIRECTOR
- PHIL COSTA — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
- VINCE LEIGH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- 3ACE Connected Community Network — Part of a professional connected community network focused on academic and athletic coaching.
- 3ACE Connected Community Network — Platform used by the AthLife Foundation to host the 3ACE national network for academic athletic coaches and student athlete support staff.
- Baltimore City Public Schools Partner — Partner school district expanding grant support to 16 schools to implement Academic Athletic Coach programs.
- Coach Beam's Legacy Foundation Partner — Fiscally sponsored by The AthLife Foundation to support the newly formed foundation.
- Edward St. John Learning Center Partner — Host partner providing state-of-the-art facilities for the AthLife Foundation's national conference.
- Gossett Student-Athlete Center Partner — Host partner providing facilities for the AthLife Foundation's national conference.
- Heisman Trophy Trust Partner — Partner organization supporting the AthLife Foundation's initiatives.
- Joe Moore Award and Foundation for Teamwork Partner — Partner organization supporting the AthLife Foundation's initiatives.
- NFL Foundation Partner — Partner organization supporting the AthLife Foundation's initiatives.
- New York Community Trust Partner — Partner organization providing funding for citywide student-athlete opportunities in New York City.
- Schools and School Districts Partner — Partners with schools and school districts to establish and manage Academic Athletic Coach positions through grant funding.
- St. Luke's University Health Network Partner — Partner organization supporting the AthLife Foundation's Impact Fund.
- St. Luke’s University Health Network Partner — Partner organization funding expansion of Academic Athletic Coach programming into middle schools in Lehigh Valley, PA.
- State of Connecticut Department of Education Government — Government partner providing support to expand programming to eight high schools in Hartford Public Schools.
- The Heisman Trophy Trust Partner — Partner organization supporting the AthLife Foundation's Impact Fund.
- Under Armour Partner — Liaison role established for Under Armour Project Rampart collaboration
- Under Armour Partner — Partner organization supporting the AthLife Foundation's Impact Fund.
- Under Armour Foundation Partner — Partner organization supporting the AthLife Foundation's initiatives.
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.
- Holistic Sport-Based Developmentmethodology: holistic-sport-based-developmentBy embedding Academic Athletic Coaches in schools, we support student-athletes' academic, personal, and postsecondary success because their passion for sport creates engagement and opens pathways for mentoring and holistic development.
- Peer-Network Diffusion Modelmethodology: peer-to-peer_networkBy using a volunteer-driven peer-to-peer network, we scale the adoption of academic athletic coaching because peer-led advocacy and shared practice normalize innovation within school systems.
- Professionalization of Student Support Rolesmethodology: professionalizationBy advancing the professionalization of academic athletic coaching, we improve student-athlete development because formalized, supported roles increase the effectiveness and sustainability of mentor-driven interventions in secondary education.