Overview
The Foundation for Global Sports Development is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization headquartered in San Francisco, California. With assets totaling over $10.6 million, the foundation focuses on promoting sports and physical activity as a means to foster development and well-being. Despite having expenses of approximately $6 million, the foundation's revenue is about $1.6 million. The foundation supports a wide range of cities and states, including international locations such as Dubai and London, indicating a global reach. Key personnel include David Ulich, the President and CEO, and Melanie Armenti, the COO, who is the highest compensated employee. The foundation's activities are not limited to a specific subject area, suggesting a broad approach to sports development initiatives.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $15,006,101 in 2023
46 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | END WELL FOUNDATION | 2020 GRANT PLEDGE DUE - TO SUPPORT END WELL FOUNDATION'S MISSION TO HUMANIZE THE END-OF-LIFE EXPERIE... | 1901 AVENUE OF THE STARS 16TH FLOOR LOS ANGELES, CA US | 2022 |
| $250,000 | END WELL FOUNDATION | SUPPORT OF END WELL'S PODCAST LAUNCH AND MEDIA IMPACT PROJECT WITH USC'S NORMAN LEAR CENTER, BOTH OF... | 1901 AVENUE OF THE STARS 16TH FLOOR LOS ANGELES, CA US | 2023 |
| $250,000 | END WELL FOUNDATION | IN SUPPORT OF END WELL'S PROGRAMS SUCH AS ITS 2023 DAY-LONG HYBRID EVENT; PARTNERSHIP WITH USC'S HOL... | 1083 VINE STREET STE 803 HEALDSBURG, CA US | 2024 |
| $200,000 | THE HEALDSBURG SCHOOL | TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PERMANENT CAMPUS FOR GRANTEE. | 33H HEALDSBURG AVENUE HEALDSBURG, CA US | 2023 |
| $150,000 | ITTF FOUNDATION | SEE EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY - 2021 PLEDGE TO ITTF FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF THEIR 2022 PROGRAMS. | RICHARD-WGANER STR 10 LEIPZIG, GM | 2023 |
| $150,000 | ITTF FOUNDATION | SEE EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY - 2021 PLEDGE TO ITTF FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF THEIR 2022 PROGRAMS. | RICHARD-WGANER STR 10 LEIPZIG, GM | 2023 |
| $150,000 | ITTF FOUNDATION | SEE EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY - 2021 PLEDGE TO ITTF FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF 2023 PROGRAMS. | RICHARD-WAGNER-STR 10 LEIPZIG, GM | 2024 |
| $100,000 | AVALON HEALING CENTER | TO SUPPORT THE BUILD-OUT AND OUTFITTING OF THE AVALON TRAINING INSTITUTE'S MULTIPURPOSE ROOM TO HOUS... | 2727 2ND AVE STE 300 DETROIT, MI US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | CHILDHELP | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CO-BRANDED "THE FOUNDATION FOR GLOBAL SPORTS DEVELOPMENT (GSD) AND C... | 6730 NORTH SCOTTSDALE ROAD SUITE PHOENIX, AZ US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | AVALON HEALING CENTER | TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE GRANTEE'S DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO STREAMLINE PROCESSES, COMMUNICAT... | 2727 2ND AVE STE 300 DETROIT, MI US | 2023 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
MA
MELANIE ARMENTI
| ASST SECRETARY, ASST TREASURER, COO | $270000 | 2024 |
DU
DAVID ULICH
| PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CEO | $16234 | 2024 |
DU
DAVID ULICH
| PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $14400 | 2023 |
DU
DAVID ULICH
| PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $14010 | 2022 |
DSU
DR STEVEN UNGERLEIDER
| CHAIR OF THE BOARD, DIRECTOR, CEO | $0 | 2022 |
SB
STEVE BAUM
| TREASURER, SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | 2022 |
DSU
DR STEVEN UNGERLEIDER
| CHAIR OF THE BOARD, DIRECTOR, CEO | $0 | 2023 |
SB
STEVE BAUM
| TREASURER, SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
PM
PAUL MALINGAGIO
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
SB
STEVE BAUM
| TREASURER, SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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