Adopt An
Athlete Program

Share in the Olympic journey by giving an elite athlete the resources necessary to be competitive on the grandest of all competitive stages, the Olympic Games. You may select the particular event in which you choose to sponsor an athlete. Specifically, your contribution will help cover the expenses directly associated with Olympic training.

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Elite Athlete
Development

The USATF Foundation supports elite athletes as they strive to achieve their dream of competing in an Olympic Games, a World Championship or other Team USA competition. The Foundation provides assistance to athletes that meet its grant application criteria, including income thresholds and performance standards.

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YOUTH CLUB
GRANT PROGRAM

The USATF Foundation considers providing opportunities for youth athletes to compete in track & field a top priority. We encourage youth track clubs and programs from all areas of the United States to apply for financial assistance.

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Hear straight from Team USA athletes we have helped

Team USA is the only privately funded Team in the world. American athletes need and count on our financial assistance. Our grant funding has changed lives… Here’s how

Meet Foundation Chairman, Bob Greifeld and our Board of Directors

We’ve assembled a passionate and generous group of individuals from a variety of industries and all walks of life who simply want to make a difference in athlete’s lives and grow the sport they love.

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Latest News

  • The USA Track & Field Foundation announces that Vince Ciattei, elite American middle-distance runner, is the recipient of an Adopt an Athlete grant, funded by USATF Foundation Board Member Robert Hill. “I am proud to continue our family’s support for Vince as he continues to......

    19 March, 2026

  • Interview by Parker Neumeier, Journalism Student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison  Meet Laulauga Tausaga-Collins, the first American ever to become a world champion in women’s discus: a Marvel movie nerd, Twilight Team Edward loyalist and Jeep off-roading enthusiast.  Introduction to Track & Field  With Samoan......

    09 March, 2026

  • PITTSBURGH, PA — Steve Gerhart, a retired sales, operations, and human resources executive with a distinguished career in the healthcare sector, is joining the USATF Foundation Board of Directors. Gerhart brings decades of leadership experience, a passion for mentorship, and a lifelong connection to track......

    18 February, 2026

Gratitude From Our Elite Athletes & Youth Clubs

  • It was so special getting to participate in the USATF Foundation Run With US! program. The student athletes from the Santa Margarita High School cross country team asked great questions and I was happy that I was able to share some of my insight. Thank you to USATF Foundation for connecting me to these great kids!

    Emma Coburn - Steeplechase

  • WOW! Thank you for the recognition, I’m truly grateful and honored. Thanks for always supporting me and making sure I never lack in my training. This is an extra motivation for me to work hard and bring home a Gold medal at the next Olympics. Again I’m very very grateful.

    Paul Chelimo - 5000m

  • I fully support the USATF Foundation. The additional revenue generated by the Foundation will help expand existing programs and create innovative new ones. Additionally, the Foundation will assist athletes as they pursue their Olympic dreams. Please join me in growing the sport of track & field by making your gift today.

    Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Heptathlon

  • Thank you so much! I feel very grateful to have everyone at the Foundation as part of my support team. The Foundation has been so generous to the developing athletes in this sport! It has made a great difference in the way I am able to train, and I hope to be exactly where I need to be come next year!

    Shannon Osika – 1500m

  • We thank you all for your support of our program, it's an amazing feeling to have an organization such as yours believe in our mission. Supporting our low-income families in Baltimore is the most important and fulfilling aspect of our program. We are so grateful for the work you all do in helping sustained youth track and field. Thank you again.

    Baltimore White Knight Track Club - Ramon Valentine, Founder/Executive Director

Need financial support from our Foundation?

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The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging and experienced elite athletes, along with guidance on future career paths. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts, and from generous fans of track & field.

Elite athletes are supported by the Foundation via monetary grants, career counseling (mentoring and jobs) and participation in Run With US!. Youth athletes are supported via monetary grants to youth clubs.

For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, Click Here or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org.