ENDOWMENTS

Creating an endowment with the USA Swimming Foundation impacts generations of swimmers, from those just learning to float, to those standing atop Olympic podiums. Donors are invited to direct funds towards building our National Team champions and/or saving children's lives through swim lessons. 

NATIONAL TEAM ATHLETE ENDOWMENTS

  • In order to compete on an international level, most elite swimmers are required to train full-time, limiting their opportunities for traditional employment.
  • The majority of U.S. National Team athletes rely on funding from outside sources to train and compete.
  • The median income for most Olympic hopefuls is less than $20,000 annually.
  • Expenses for National Team athletes vary, but most incur between $25,000 to $40,000 in out-of-pocket expenses annually for coaching, equipment, and travel needs.

We invite you to join our team by creating an endowment or participating in our Donor-Athlete Partnership Program to support our National Team athletes for generations to come.
 
Interested in learning more about USA Swimming Foundation Endowments? Please contact Scott Usher at 719-866-3614 or susher@usaswimming.org.

 

NATIONAL TEAM ATHLETE ENDOWMENTS:

 

Establish an endowment in your family name to support National Team athletes.

Annual distribution (3-5%) will be used to directly support National Team athlete(s).
DONOR-ATHLETE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM:

This is a unique opportunity for families to not only financially support, but also build a partnership with one of our athletes that fosters a connection beyond the pool deck.

 
  • Each donor family and athlete recipient will create a mutually agreed upon partnership that can involve, but is not limited to, correspondence, care packages, and career support.
  • Acknowledgement of your family and your athlete partnership will be made at an agreed upon competition or through a news release.
  • Donor will have the opportunity to renew or change the athlete recipient(s) in the partnership on an annual basis.
  • Donor will receive a personalized letter from each athlete recipient. 
 
 
Investment: $100,000 minimum charitable gift, payable over four years.

LEARN TO SWIM ENDOWMENTS

The USA Swimming Foundation aims to provide the opportunity for every child in America to learn to swim. The USA Swimming Foundation partners with swim lesson providers and water safety advocates across the country to provide swim lesson opportunities and educate children and their families on the importance of learning how to swim.
 
Through the generosity of our supporters, the USA Swimming Foundation provides free or reduced-cost swim lessons to children across the country. Swim lessons save lives; by creating an endowment you will impact families for generations to come. 
 
Learn to Swim Endowments:
  • Establish an endowment to save lives by providing children with the opportunity to learn how to swim through the USA Swimming Foundation’s swim lesson grant program.
  • Annual distribution (3-5%) will be used to directly support children learning to swim.
  • An opportunity to meet local partners receiving funds will be arranged upon request.
 
Investment: $100,000 minimum charitable gift, payable over four years.