Slide The USA Track & Field Foundation Jesse Owens Society was created to honor the legacy of America's greatest Olympian while raising funds to support the next generation of elite track & field athletes. The USA Track & Field Foundation Jesse Owens Society was created to honor the legacy of America's greatest Olympian while raising funds to support the next generation of elite track & field athletes. Donate Now DONATE NOW

JESSE’S HISTORIC PERFORMANCE OF 4 GOLD MEDALS IN THE 1936 BERLIN GAMES INSPIRED A NATION AND PROVED THAT THE AMERICAN DREAM WAS POSSIBLE.

From Jesse’s modest beginnings in Alabama to the medal podium at an Olympic Games, he demonstrated that determination and hard work can overcome unimaginable adversity.

The Jesse Owens Society will benefit both men and women track & field athletes who participate and focus on sprinting and jumping disciplines.

Join us in honoring Jesse’s legacy by becoming a Jesse Owens Society member. All donors will receive:

  • Custom Jesse Owens Society gear
  • Annual recognition of their contribution
  • Access to exclusive USATF Foundation events including the annual Jesse Owens Society Member luncheon

Membership requires a minimum gift of $5,000

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Gratitude From Our Elite Athletes

  • WOW! Thank you for the recognition, I’m truly grateful and honored. Thanks for always supporting me and making sure I never lack in my training. This is an extra motivation for me to work hard and bring home a Gold medal at the next Olympics. Again I’m very very grateful.

    Paul Chelimo - 5000m

  • Thank you so much! I feel very grateful to have everyone at the Foundation as part of my support team. The Foundation has been so generous to the developing athletes in this sport! It has made a great difference in the way I am able to train, and I hope to be exactly where I need to be come next year!

    Shannon Osika – 1500m

  • Thank you for supporting my career and journey as a professional Track & Field athlete, as I represent our country. The grant I received will definitely help me get the necessary treatment my body needs to continue to perform at a high level. It is an honor and I will make sure to make you guys proud.

    TJ Holmes – 400m Hurdles

  • To everyone that is involved with the USATF Foundation I just want to say thank you. I thank you for taking the time to process and go through the many different stories of all the athlete submissions. Thank you for choosing me, I’m greatly appreciative. Being an unsponsored athlete in this sport has to be the greatest struggle - being that we’re supposed to be in this professional realm; which doesn’t feel too professional at times for the majority of us. This is going to elevate my training, career and create an impact on another level. Again, thank you for choosing me, and being a part of my journey!

    Omar Craddock - Triple Jump

  • I fully support the USATF Foundation. The additional revenue generated by the Foundation will help expand existing programs and create innovative new ones. Additionally, the Foundation will assist athletes as they pursue their Olympic dreams. Please join me in growing the sport of track & field by making your gift today.

    Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Heptathlon

  • I wanted to let you know how grateful I am to be a recipient of this year’s grant awards, it will definitely go a long way to help me get healthy and stay healthy while pursuing my Olympic dreams. You all are doing wonderful things in supporting athlete’s and making our lives easier. Thank you very much for this wonderful opportunity and some financial freedom.

    Aliphine Tuliamuk - Marathon

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The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging and experienced elite athletes, along with guidance on future career paths. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts, and from generous fans of track & field.

Elite athletes are supported by the Foundation via monetary grants, career counseling (mentoring and jobs) and participation in Run With US!. Youth athletes are supported via monetary grants to youth clubs.

For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, Click Here or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org.