Foundation News
Stay up to date with the latest news, grants, athlete stories, and announcements from the USATF Foundation.
USATF Foundation celebrates $6.7 million in Elite Grants Awarded to Athletes
PITTSBURGH – As the USA Track & Field Foundation closes on its 15th year of fundraising and grant distribution, it is important to highlight how the Foundation has grown and the impact it’s had on the sport of Track & Field and the athletes...
McGowan Twins Navigate Uncertain World – Turning Pro During a Global Pandemic
PITTSBURGH – It has always been the goal of the USATF Foundation to communicate with and support athletes on all levels. Now more than ever, we understand the importance of learning from recent collegiate athletes who are entering the sport in an...
USA Track & Field Foundation awards Elite Athlete Development Grants to 39 Track & Field Athletes
PITTSBURGH – Over the past four months the track & field world has been hit hard by the reality of the Covid-19 global pandemic. Athletes who have committed their lives to the sport and make travel for competitions a lifestyle, have been...
USATF Foundation Statement Regarding Gwen Berry 2020 Grant
The USATF Foundation is a non-profit whose mission is simply to “raise money and give it to athletes”. We rely on the generous donations of track & field fans throughout the country to make our annual grants to elite and youth athletes. Our...
Stephen A. Schwarzman Increases 2020 Support to $875,000 – 100 Track & Field Elite Athletes Receive New Grants
PITTSBURGH – The Covid-19 pandemic is taking a toll on the sports industry. The event calendar for athletes, organizers, and fans has vanished – track & field is no exception. While the world struggles to deal with the consequences of this...
USATF Foundation Assists Elite Athletes During Covid-19 Pandemic
PITTSBURGH – The Covid-19 pandemic is taking a toll on the sports industry. The event calendar for athletes, organizers, and fans has vanished – track & field is no exception. While the world struggles to deal with the consequences of this...
Richard Gay Named to USATF Foundation Board of Directors
PITTSBURGH – Richard Gay has been named a Director of the USA Track & Field Foundation Board, USATF Foundation CEO Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. Mr. Gay was recently named COO of Superfly, a live experience company...
Shannon Osika Awarded Second Memorial USATF Foundation Grant
Middle distance runner Shannon Osika was recently awarded a second USATF Foundation Grant in memory of Frederick W. Lambert. The original grant was made possible last year through the generous donation of Heidi Keefe, a dedicated friend and donor...
USATF Foundation Assists Elite Athletes with Workout Equipment During Covid-19 Crisis
The USATF Foundation and USATF are partnering in this time of need to donate funds for elite track & field athletes to purchase portable training equipment during the Covid-19 crisis. Many states and/or local municipalities have placed...