The Andre Agassi Foundation for Education is a 501(c)(3) private charitable foundation headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded in 1994 by Andre Agassi, the former professional tennis player, the foundation is dedicated to transforming public education for underserved youth in the United States. The organization operates as an independent foundation focused on educational reform and enrichment opportunities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$122.1M
+6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.8M
-48.0% YoY
Grant Count
38
-19.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$99K
-35.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide educational opportunities and resources to an otherwise underserved population. The organization drives reform through practice, policy, and partnerships that deliver quality education and enrichment opportunities.
Primary focus areas include:
- Elementary and secondary education
- Child educational development
- Education for economically disadvantaged individuals
- Quality education and enrichment opportunities for at-risk children
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept applications.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates primarily in the United States with significant activity in:
- Nevada (primary focus, particularly Southern Nevada and Las Vegas)
- California
- New York
- Ohio
- Additional states including Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Most Recent Data):
- Total assets: $122,136,918 (2024)
- Total revenue: $12,242,204 (2024)
- Total expenses: $8,598,358 (2024)
Historical Assets:
- 2023: $116.4 million
- 2022: $138.6 million
- 2021: $137.7 million
Fundraising History: Since inception in 1994, the foundation has raised more than $180 million to benefit its mission, including $118 million from the Grand Slam for Children fundraising event.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $122,136,918 | $114,467,176 | $116,426,471 |
| Revenue | $12,242,204 | $12,854,096 | $6,271,949 |
| Expenses | $8,598,358 | $11,127,559 | $7,708,989 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,551,974 | $9,079,751 | $5,484,873 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,829,425 | $11,555,094 | $4,838,248 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,922,677 | $4,665,133 | $5,123,292 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Andre Agassi — Chairman & Founder
- Julie Pippenger — Chief Operating Officer
- Shawn Cable — Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE PIPPENGER | COO | 40 | $200,000 |
| SHAWN CABLE | CFO | 30 | $165,000 |
| STEPHANIE HIGHTOWER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDRE AGASSI | CHAIRMAN & FOUNDER | 1 | — |
| STEVE MILLER | CEO | 20 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation awarded a grant to The Play Without Limits Project, demonstrating continued commitment to youth enrichment and educational initiatives beyond traditional academic programming.
Youth Enrichment BrandsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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