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Foundation For Global Sports Development is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is David Ulich. It holds total assets of $7M. Annual income is reported at $7.2M. Total assets have decreased from $29.8M in 2011 to $10.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. In 2015 the foundation formed sidewinder films, llc (sidewinder films), a 501(c)(3) wholly-owned subsidiary, in furtherance of its tax-exempt purposes and charitable mission. Sport is more than simply a type of competition. Sport holds the key to unlocking the triumph of human spirit, mutual understanding, and cooperation and respect among all people. Sidewinder films seeks to bring these positive messages of sport to people through films which touch lives, tell remarkable stories, and create a lasting impact. Sidewinder films produced munich '72 and beyond, an emmy nominated documentary that takes the viewer on an emotional journey from the beginning of the 1972 attack to present-day, where finally healing begins to be witnessed as a new memorial is being built in munich at the olympic park. In 2017, sidewinder films became the sole member of a newly created entity, bed one, llc, which has the purpose to engage in the development, production and completion (continued on statement 17). Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Colorado. According to available records, Foundation For Global Sports Development has made 373 grants totaling $10.2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.5M in 2020 to $1.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.3M distributed across 134 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $250K, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 151 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Michigan, Arizona, which account for 51% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 27 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 91 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
In 2015 the foundation formed sidewinder films, llc (sidewinder films), a 501(c)(3) wholly-owned subsidiary, in furtherance of its tax-exempt purposes and charitable mission. Sport is more than simply a type of competition. Sport holds the key to unlocking the triumph of human spirit, mutual understanding, and cooperation and respect among all people. Sidewinder films seeks to bring these positive messages of sport to people through films which touch lives, tell remarkable stories, and create a lasting impact. Sidewinder films produced munich '72 and beyond, an emmy nominated documentary that takes the viewer on an emotional journey from the beginning of the 1972 attack to present-day, where finally healing begins to be witnessed as a new memorial is being built in munich at the olympic park. In 2017, sidewinder films became the sole member of a newly created entity, bed one, llc, which has the purpose to engage in the development, production and completion (continued on statement 17)
Expenses: $550K
In 2018, the foundation formed another 501(c)(3) wholly-owned subsidiary, sidewinder films iii, llc (sidewinder films iii), with the purpose of engaging in various programs in furtherance of the foundation's tax-exempt charitable mission, including producing an educational film, waterman. Waterman shares the mostly unknown story of five-time olympic medalist duke kahanamoku who shattered records and brought surfing to the world, all while overcoming rampant racism in a lifetime of personal challenges. Few outside of hawaii know the details of this inspiring story and his considerable impact to society worldwide. (conitnued on statement 17)
Expenses: $189K
In furtherance of their mission, the foundation runs a number of awards programs that recognize individuals whose commitment to service exceeds the norm. Gsd's athletes in excellence award was created to recognize athletes who have been role models, leaders and champions not just in sport but in using sports to promote education and fair play, as well as to fight the use of doping substances, injustice and intolerance. The athletes in excellence award honors athletes who use their achievements in sport as a catalyst to inspire positive change. Our athletes in excellence recipients are acknowledged for their outstanding efforts in community outreach, humanitarianism and youth mentorship. As part of the award, recipients will receive a $10,000 grant, enabling them to pursue their passions and create even more positive change. Since 2010 at, before, or after each olympic games, the humanitarian award has been presented to individuals and (continued on statement 17)
Expenses: $65K
In 2020, the foundation formed two additional 501(c)(3) wholly-owned subsidiaries, sidewinder films v, llc (sidewinder films v), and sidewinder films vi, llc (sidewinder films vi), with the purpose of engaging in various programs in furtherance of the foundation's tax-exempt charitable purposes, including producing two additional educational films, i play to survive: von cramm v. Hitler, and 12 parts per million, which will be used to carry out such charitable purposes. Triumph and disaster: the life of gottfried von cramm will share the heroic story of gottfried von cramm, an international tennis champion who challenges hitler, survives a brutal war and faces consequences for his secret life. With courage and a strong sense of family, he fights to regain his honor both on the tennis court and off. Rick demont: stolen gold tells the story of teen olympic swimming sensation, rick demont, who has his gold (continued on statement 17)
Expenses: $2.1M
In 2015 the foundation formed sidewinder films, llc (sidewinder films), a 501(c)(3) wholly-owned subsidiary, in furtherance of its tax-exempt purposes and charitable mission. Sport is more than simply a type of competition. Sport holds the key to unlocking the triumph of human spirit, mutual understanding, and cooperation and respect among all people. Sidewinder films seeks to bring these positive messages of sport to people through films which touch lives, tell remarkable stories, and create a lasting impact. Sidewinder films produced munich '72 and beyond, an emmy nominated documentary that takes the viewer on an emotional journey from the beginning of the 1972 attack to present-day, where finally healing begins to be witnessed as a new memorial is being built in munich at the olympic park. In 2017, sidewinder films became the sole member of a newly created entity, bed one, llc, which has the purpose to engage in the development, production and completion (continued on statement 17). Based on available records, the foundation has funded 373 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MI, AZ.
Foundation For Global Sports Development has distributed a total of $10.2M across 373 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $250K.
Foundation For Global Sports Development is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (954560243) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Foundation For Global Sports Development is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 27 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Armenti | ASST SECRETARY, ASST TREASURER, COO | $270K | $22K | $292K |
| David Ulich | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CEO | $16K | $0 | $16K |
| Shoshana Ungerleider | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Malingagio | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ariel Kelley | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steve Baum | TREASURER, SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6M
Total Assets
$10.7M
Fair Market Value
$10.7M
Net Worth
$10.3M
Grants Paid
$1.3M
Contributions
$50K
Net Investment Income
$1.4M
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $8.7M
Total Grants
373
Total Giving
$10.2M
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
151
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts And HorsesSUPPORT OF 2023 LUCKY HEARTS ANNUAL GALA. | Loveland, CO | $6K | 2023 |
| End Well FoundationIN SUPPORT OF END WELL'S PROGRAMS SUCH AS ITS 2023 DAY-LONG HYBRID EVENT; PARTNERSHIP WITH USC'S HOLLYWOOD, HEALTH AND SOCIETY; EDUCATING ABOUT THE USE OF DIFFERENT THERAPIES FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL; ALL OF WHICH WILL FOCUS ON END OF LIFE, GRIEF, LOSS, CAREGIVING, AND ASSOCIATED HEALTH AND WELFARE CHALLENGES. | Healdsburg, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Ittf FoundationSEE EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY - 2021 PLEDGE TO ITTF FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF 2023 PROGRAMS. | Leipzig | $150K | 2023 |
| ChildhelpTO SUPPORT THE COURAGE FIRST ATHLETE HELPLINE, A TOLL-FREE HOTLINE THAT ASSISTS ATHLETES, PARENTS, COACHES, AND ANYONE IN ATHLETIC COMMUNITIES CONCERNED ABOUT EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SEXUAL ABUSE. | Phoenix, AZ | $100K | 2023 |
| World Archery FederationSEE EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY - 2021 PLEDGE TO WORLD ARCHERY FEDERATION IN SUPPORT OF 2023 PROGRAMS. | Lausanne | $100K | 2023 |
| Southern California Committee For Olympic Games (Sccog)IN SUPPORT OF SCCOG'S 2023-2024 READY, SET, GOLD! YOUTH PROGRAMMING (1ST OF 2 INSTALLMENTS) | Santa Monica, CA | $90K | 2023 |
| International Tennis Federation (Itf)SEE EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY - 2022 GRANT PLEDGE DUE - "ADVANTAGE ALL" GENDER EQUALITY STRATEGY. | London | $75K | 2023 |
| Fair Play Americas IncIN SUPPORT OF FAIR PLAY'S BOOTH AND ROVING REPORTERS INITIATIVE AT THE 2023 PAN AMERICAN GAMES IN CHILE | Chevy Chase, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of Southern CaliforniaSUPPORT OF USC'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Los Angeles, CA | $32K | 2023 |
| Friends Of MalibuTO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS OF MALIBU URGENT CARE | Malibu, CA | $26K | 2023 |
| Exceptional Youth Scholarship RecipEXCEPTIONAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP | Flagstaff, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| KanaluTO SUPPORT KANALU PROGRAMS THAT TEACH NATIVE HAWAIIAN SPORTS, THE OCEAN, AND OCEAN SAFETY AWARENESS | Kaneohe, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| La Sports Council FoundationSUPPORT FOR 2023 LA SPORTS AWARDS. | Santa Monica, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund2023 ATHLETES IN EXCELLENCE GRANT DESIGNATED BY RECIPIENT TO PLAYERS PHILATHROPY FUND FOR THE OK U GO FOUNDATION. | Towson, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Avalon Healing CenterTO SUPPORT AVALON HEALING CENTER'S 2023 OPEN HOUSE | Detroit, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Angel City SportsCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE 2023 ANGEL CITY GAMES. | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Athletes In Excellence Recipent 1ATHLETES IN EXCELLENCE | Frederick, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Athletes In Excellence Recipent 2ATHLETES IN EXCELLENCE | Cherry Hill, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Athletes In Excellence Recipent 3ATHLETES IN EXCELLENCE | San Fernando, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Athletes In Excellence Recipent 4ATHLETES IN EXCELLENCE | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Athletes In Excellence Recipent 5ATHLETES IN EXCELLENCE | Redmond, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Athletes In Excellence Recipent 6ATHLETES IN EXCELLENCE | Tucson, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Athletes In Excellence Recipent 7ATHLETES IN EXCELLENCE | Santa Monica, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Athletes In Excellence Recipent 8ATHLETES IN EXCELLENCE | Dubai | $10K | 2023 |
| Athletes In Excellence Recipent 9ATHLETES IN EXCELLENCE | Woerden | $10K | 2023 |
| Visual Communications MediaTO SUPPORT THE 2023 LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Northwest Film Forum2023 GRANT TO SUPPORT AN IMPACT CAMPAIGN FOR THE FILM "UNCLE BULLY'S SURF SKOOL." | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Assistance Dogs Of Hawaii2023 GOLDEN SPONSORSHIP OF ADH'S VALENTINE BENEFIT EVENT | Makawao, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| Culver City Education FoundationGRANT TO CULVER CITY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES ACADEMICALLY AT-RISK STUDENT-ATHLETES AT CULVER CITY HIGH SCHOOL (CCHS) TARGETED SUPPORT AND MOTIVA-TIONAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO KEEP THEM ON TRACK BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND ON THE FIELD. | Culver City, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| The Play Equity FundTO SUPPORT THE PLAY EQUITY FUND'S 2023 PLAY DAY | Los Angeles, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| The Pad ProjectTO SUPPORT THE PAD PROJECT'S 2023 GALA | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku FoundationTO SUPPORT THE 2023 HAWAII WATERMAN HALL OF FAME DINNER | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Candlelighters For Children With CancerTO SUPPORT CANDLELIGHERS' RIDE FOR A CHILD 2023 EVENT | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Women'S GuildTO SUPPORT WOMEN'S GUILD CEDAR CEDARS-SINAI | Beverly Hills, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Ucla FoundationTO SUPPORT THE UCLA FOUNDATION | Pasadena, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| The Healdsburg SchoolTO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PERMANENT CAMPUS FOR GRANTEE. | Healdsburg, CA | $200K | 2022 |