named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Bristol Freestyle Fund Partnership
Collaborates with BFF to support elite freestyle skiers in the Rochester region who are training for the Winter Olympics, enabling tax-deductible donations and shared resources
Olympic/Paralympic Athlete Grant Program
Provides direct financial grants to elite amateur athletes in the Rochester, NY area to support training, competition, travel, coaching, equipment, and medical expenses
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Elite Winter Sports Training and Support 1 activity
- Direct support of freestyle skiing athletes through the Bristol Freestyle FundProvides direct funding and support to elite freestyle skiing athletes from the Rochester region and the US Development Team through the Bristol Freestyle Fund, forwarding 100% of donations to athletes.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Fiscal sponsorship for athlete development programsProvides fiscal sponsorship to the Bristol Freestyle Fund, enabling tax-deductible donations to support Olympic hopefuls.
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Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
- Funding elite amateur athletes for international competitionProvides financial support through donor-funded grants to Olympic, Paralympic, World Cup, and Pan-American Games hopefuls from the Rochester, NY area, covering training, coaching, equipment, health care, and travel expenses. The organization has awarded over $500,000 in grants to support 80+ athletes, including 14 who became Olympians.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$150K
Contributions & grants$103K68%
Program service revenue$42K28%
Investment income$6K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$14K
Grants paid out$23K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$718K
Cash$506K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$718K
Liquid reserves70.6 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +54.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN KROETZ | SECRETARY | 10 | $11K |
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Bristol Freestyle Fund Partner — Partnership to provide fiscal sponsorship and shared resources, supporting elite freestyle skiing athletes.
- Fleet Feet Partner — Partner organization whose fundraising events support GRAAF's grant programs for athletes.
- Kiva.org Network — GRAAF board member serves as Trustee at Kiva.org, indicating affiliation with this global nonprofit network.
- National Aerial Subcommittee Partner — GRAAF team member serves on this national subcommittee, indicating engagement with national freestyle skiing leadership.
- The Bristol Freestyle Fund Partner — Partner organization dedicated to supporting elite Rochester-area freestyle skiing athletes; collaborates with GRAAF to share resources and support Olympic hopefuls.
- USSA Eastern Freestyle Competition Committee Partner — GRAAF team member serves on this national sports committee, indicating collaboration with national skiing governance.
- YellowJacket Racing Partner — Partner organization whose fundraising events support GRAAF's grant programs for athletes.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
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- Direct-to-Athlete Funding Modelmethodology: direct-to-athlete fundingBy channeling 100% of raised funds directly to athletes through grants, we maximize financial support for elite training, because minimizing administrative overhead ensures that donor contributions have full impact at the individual athlete level.
- Elite Athlete Development Pathwaymethodology: elite_athlete_developmentBy supporting full-time training for Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls through financial grants, we enable athletes to pursue high-performance success, because removing financial barriers allows focused preparation for major international competitions.