About the USA Triathlon Foundation

USA Triathlon made a commitment to invest in a philanthropic arm, creating USA Triathlon Foundation dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within triathlon with the distribution of grants to underserved communities and organizations.

Paratriathlon Development Program Grants, Elite Athlete Development Program Grants, Youth and Junior Development Grants, and Community Grants, were first disbursed on April 16, 2015.

The Foundation professionalized in 2018 with the appointment of an Executive Director, leading to the establishment of the Ambassador Program and Training Camp.

In 2020, USA Triathlon and the USA Triathlon Foundation launched the "Together We Thrive: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access" initiative, committing to long-term action to foster pathways to access and inclusion. This initiative initiated a granting process to support individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing DEIA in the triathlon community.

The Foundation experienced significant growth following the appointment of an Executive Director, with more and more triathletes coming alongside this critical work each year. Notably, in 2021, under the leadership of the first President and Chief Development Officer, the foundation achieved a milestone by raising over $1 million in support of expanding the sport.

The USA Triathlon Foundation witnessed a record fundraising year in 2022, raising more than $2 million from over 3,800 passionate donors. Additionally, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, became the 40th school to add varsity women’s triathlon, meeting NCAA requirements and furthering the sport's sustainability and success at the varsity level.

The momentum continued into 2023 with a transformational gift of $550,000 to formally create and support the Mallow Junior/U23 National Team, an important development program for aspiring U.S. Olympians. In the same year, USA Triathlon Foundation, in partnership with generous donors Todd Leff of the Leff Family Foundation, John Cassimatus, and USA Triathlon, launched the USA Kids Tri program, furthering youth pathways to swim, bike, and run. This program encourages youth participation at the grassroots level through a series of culminating races in select locations.

On February 27th, 2024, the USA Triathlon Foundation made history by announcing the largest gift to date, amounting to $850,000 from the TriDave Legacy Trust. This significant contribution was earmarked to support the official recognition of women’s collegiate triathlon as an NCAA Championship sport.

The USA Triathlon Foundation continues to play a crucial role in supporting the growth and development of triathlon in the United States, ensuring that the sport remains accessible and inclusive for all participants.

USA Triathlon Foundation Bylaws (PDF; updated March 2025)

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