Dicks Sporting Goods Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania · EIN 27-4516157
- Pennsylvania
- Coraopolis
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Pennsylvania
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $18MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 964Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $35MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY ACTIVITIES DURING FISCAL 2023 FOCUSED ON (I) GRANTMAKING IN SUPPORT OF THE FOUNDATION'S MISSIONS; AND (II) PROMOTING AND GENERATING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE FOUNDATION AND ITS GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS, SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO ENSURE ALL COMMUNITIES HAVE THE CHANCE TO PLAY SPORTS, LEARN AND PROSPER, AND EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOORS.THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS ENSURING ALL YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY AND BENEFIT FROM SPORTS. THE FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS OBJECTIVE THROUGH ITS SPORTS MATTER PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES GRANT-MAKING AND A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO ADDRESS THE BARRIERS OF PARTICIPATION IN YOUTH SPORTS, INCLUDING ACCESSIBILITY OF EQUIPMENT, SAFE RECREATIONAL SPACE TO PLAY, LEAGUE COSTS TO MAINTAIN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND FAMILY REGISTRATION FEES OFTEN REQUIRED FOR YOUTH SPORT PARTICIPATION.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Every Kid Sport | $2.5M | 2025 |
| Good Sports Inc | $2M | 2025 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corp | $2M | 2025 |
| Mckeesport Area School District | $930K | 2025 |
| Donorschooseorg | $500K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (964 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.sportsmatter.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.