named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Emerging Elite Athlete Program
Identifies and fast-tracks promising new bobsled and skeleton athletes to prepare for international competition and future Olympic Games. Provides funding, equipment allocation, and training opportunities based on performance and commitment.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Elite Winter Sports Training and Support 3 activities
- Delivering sport-specific technical trainingProvides high-performance coaching for bobsled and skeleton athletes, including training in starting techniques (50-meter push runs exceeding 40 km/h), steering bobsleighs at speeds over 150 km/h, and headfirst sliding on skeleton sleds using precise body movements while prone.
- Expanding participation in bobsled and skeleton sportsSupports the promotion and growth of bobsled and skeleton across the United States, including multi-format bobsleigh competition (monobob, two-man, two-woman, four-man) and development of new athletes through outreach and training access.
- Preparing athletes for Olympic competitionPrepares USA Bobsled and Skeleton athletes to compete for podium placements at the Olympic Games, including targeted development for the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, through training support and competitive readiness programs.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Funding athlete development and elite programsRaises and allocates charitable funds to support athlete training, equipment, competition expenses, and specific initiatives such as the USABS Emerging Elite Athlete Program; raised $455,000 over three years through donations and sponsorships.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$114K
Contributions & grants$110K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$384K
Program expenses44%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising48%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$169K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$210K
Cash$62K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$204K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -75.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ABRAHAM FREELAND — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW KUSH — DIRECTOR
- BRYN SHERMAN — DIRECTOR UNTIL 11/25
- CATHARINE DELACY — DIRECTOR UNTIL 11/25
- DAN GANS — DIRECTOR
- FRAN KIRLEY — DIRECTOR UNTIL 11/25
- LAURYN WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- MIKE EDMONDS — DIRECTOR
- OSCAR TANG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- USA Bobsled & Skeleton Government — Collaborates with the national governing body for bobsled and skeleton sports in the United States.
- USA Bobsled & Skeleton Government — Supports the national bobsled and skeleton team in international competition
- USA Bobsled Skeleton Government — Supports athletes within the national governing body for bobsled and skeleton sports in the United States.
- USA Bobsled Skeleton Partner — Primary beneficiary of foundation fundraising; supported in achieving competitive excellence and growing the sport.
- USABS Partner — Collaborates with USABS to support the Emerging Elite Athlete Program.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
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- Privately-Funded Athlete Development Modelmethodology: athlete-funding modelBy securing private donations and sponsorships to fund athlete training and competition, the foundation enables sustained competitive excellence in bobsled and skeleton, because lack of government funding would otherwise prevent access and continuity in elite sport participation.
- Sport Growth Through Inclusive Representationmethodology: sport-development through athlete supportBy promoting bobsled and skeleton as racially diverse Olympic sports, the foundation increases visibility and participation, because inclusive representation attracts broader talent pools and public engagement.