About the Foundation

 

Getting Started

Over the past several years, track & field and running have experienced substantial increases in popularity and participation. USA Track & Field (USATF) has directly benefited from this running "boom" via membership growth, thriving events, expanded national television coverage and additional financial resources.

The leadership of USATF - realizing there was substantial, untapped potential for track & field to make a lasting and meaningful impact on the lives of millions of Americans - joined with elite and masters athletes, track & field enthusiasts, and experienced officials to create the USA Track & Field Foundation. Officially launched December 5, 2002, at USATF's Annual Meeting, the Foundation will provide a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track & field programs, and expand involvement in the sport.

Making a Difference

The USA Track & Field Foundation will assist people of all ages, all walks of life, and all ability levels in finding enjoyment and accomplishment, and achieving fitness through our inclusive sport.

The Foundation will reach out to the thousands of young people who would like to take part in the sport but lack the opportunity. The Foundation will assist dedicated Olympic hopefuls who could realize their dreams and potential if given the opportunity, and also will aid older Americans who would find great joy and benefit from participating if exposed to the very inclusive sport of track & field. The programmatic interests of the Foundation are as broad as the sport it serves.

The Foundation is committed to:

  • Exposing more young people to the benefits of track & field and funding travel to major youth events.
  • Expanding existing masters events & programs, and access to them.
  • Promoting the development of Team USA, the World's #1 Track & Field Team.
  • Helping to attract and train the next generation of the world's best officials.
  • Expanding coaching education curricula and providing scholarships to deserving coaches.
  • Assisting USA Track & Field in its fight against drugs in sport.

Get Involved!

It is only through your support and generosity that the USA Track & Field Foundation will be able to achieve its goal of enhancing lives and communities through track & field, long distance running, and race walking.

There are seven levels of Giving Opportunities, ranging from the Bronze Donor level of $50 to the Life Benefactor level at $100,000. Other levels include Silver ($100), Gold ($500), President's Club ($1,000) and Benefactor ($10,000). Benefits are awarded depending upon the amount of the donation, and range from window stickers to assistance with ticket purchase for the 2008 summer Olympic Games.

Donations may be directed toward a specific program. GIVE NOW!

For donations at the $10,000 level and above, please contact Tom Jackovic, Executive Director, USA Track & Field Foundation. Contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor.

Our Leadership

The strategic direction of the USA Track & Field Foundation is managed by its Board of Directors and Foundation Director, Tom Jackovic.