Foundation News

In 2020, Stephen A. Schwarzman announced the largest gift in USATF Foundation history with an $8,000,000 commitment over four years leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics.  With the continued economic hardships athletes face, Schwarzman is...

PITTSBURGH – In a unique effort to provide further assistance to elite athletes in need, the USA Track & Field Foundation is once again stepping up through its Maternity grant program to award grants to two elite athletes in the amount of...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – This past Saturday at the University of Virginia’s Lannigan Field, the USATF Foundation brought elite track & field and the excitement that goes with it to a new audience at the Dogwood Track Classic. The Foundation...

PITTSBURGH – With the 2022 World Championships in Eugene around the corner, USATF Foundation Director Robert Hill has stepped up to support three elite athletes through the Foundation’s Adopt an Athlete program.  Sam Mattis, Nia Akins, and Vincent...

The USATF Foundation is excited to announce a partnership with Healthy Kids Running Series and their new Run For All initiative. Run For All will bring programming into underserved communities in urban areas, and the USATF Foundation is providing...

PITTSBURGH - The USA Track & Field Foundation is excited to announce a partnership with Fast Feet NYC, a New York-based adaptive running program for children of all abilities.  Fast Feet NYC will be expanding to Detroit, Michigan this fall...

PITTSBURGH – USA Track & Field Foundation Chairman Bob Greifeld and CEO Tom Jackovic announced 27 Youth Club Grants will be awarded to track & field clubs across the country.  The grants offer the youth athletes relief from necessary...

Charlottesville, VA – The USATF Foundation and meet directors for the Dogwood Track Classic are excited to announce the addition of elite fields to the high school meet schedule, known now as Dogwood High Performance. In its first year, the Dogwood...

PITTSBURGH - The USA Track and Field Foundation is excited to announce four recipients of their newly established Maternity Grant: Shannon Rowbury, Molly Huddle, Ce’Aira Brown, and Elvin Kibet.  Each recipient will receive $4,000 in support. The...