Foundations
The Fran Crippen Elevation Foundation was established to promote Fran’s legacy through its core mission to:
TO ADVOCATE FOR SAFETY AND AID ATHLETES AS THEY JOURNEY TO ELEVATE THEMSELVES
We appreciate your consideration in donating to fulfill this mission. All contributions will specifically support the programs and missions of the foundation. Click here for more information!
The Michael Phelps Foundation focuses on growing the sport of swimming and promoting healthy and active lives, especially for children.
Michael established the Foundation with his well-publicized $1 million bonus received from long-term partner Speedo for winning eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The Foundation has since developed and implemented the im program in Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The im program offers a multifaceted lineup of water safety instruction, recreational aquatic activities, and health, wellness, and goal-setting teaching.
The Foundation also supports the Level Field Fund – Swimming. Level Field Fund is a grant-giving program that strives to bridge the gaps in funding for uniquely talented athletes. For more information about the Michael Phelps Foundation, please visit www.michaelphelpsfoundation.org.
Girl Up, a campaign of the United Nations Foundation, gives American girls the opportunity to channel their energy and compassion to raise awareness and funds for programs of the United Nations that help some of the world’s hardest-to-reach adolescent girls. Through Girl Up’s support, girls have the opportunity to become educated, healthy, safe, counted and positioned to be the next generation of leaders. Campaign supporters are encouraged to give a “High Five” to girls in developing countries by donating $5 or more to provide girls with such basic needs as access to school supplies, clean water, life-saving health services, safety from violence and more. To give a high five and learn more, join us at GirlUp.org.
Tyler’s Treehouse, a 501 (c) 3 foundation, was formed in Charlotte, NC in 2006 in honor of Tyler Scott who was just 5 years old when a rare, cancerous brainstem glioma tumor took his life only 10 days after his diagnosis. There is very limited information on this incurable disease that strikes approximately 250 children a year.
Tyler’s Treehouse is dedicated to supporting researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital discover the cure for brainstem glioma. Tyler’s Treehouse has a restricted fund at St. Jude that sponsors the only study in the world on the molecular structure of this deadly tumor. To date, Tyler’s Treehouse has provided over $500,000 for the study in 5 years.
For more information on Tyler’s Treehouse, to enquire about its fundraising efforts in the Charlotte area or to make a donation, please visit: www.tylerstreehouse.org
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is America’s only nonprofit public charity dedicated exclusively to finding permanent homes for the 115,000 children waiting in foster care to be adopted. We are driven by Dave’s vision: Do what is best for the child. In our unwavering pursuit of this goal, we award grants to adoption professionals who connect children with families, raise funds to support our awareness and advocacy programs, and offer free resources to prospective and adoptive parents. Because we depend on people like you to help us fulfill our mission, please visitdavethomasfoundation.org, or call 1-800-ASK-DTFA to find out how you can help.
The David Andrew “Pooh” Maddan Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was established in December of 2008 in honor of Dave Maddan whose life was cut short as a result of complications related to the treatment of osteosarcoma.
“Pooh” was the captain of the swim team for two years at the University of California at Santa Barbara. “Pooh” planned to establish a non-profit foundation to assist other young adult cancer patients and to support research for targeted delivery cancer treatments after he completed his treatments.
The Foundation is dedicated to realizing David’s dream and to keeping his legacy alive. This all-volunteer Foundation has provided assistance to over fifty young adult cancer patients. For more information about the Foundation, visit the Foundation website at:www.DAM-Cancer.org.
The USA Swimming Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of USA Swimming. Established in 2004, the Foundation works to strengthen the sport by saving lives and building champions. Whether we’re equipping our children with the life-saving skill of learn-to-swim, or providing financial support to our heroes on the U.S. National Team, the USA Swimming Foundation aims to provide the wonderful experience of Swimming to kids at all levels across the country. The Foundation also serves as the home for our National and Olympic Team Alumni reunions and regional events. The USA Swimming Foundation invites our friends and fans across the country to help us achieve our goals by getting involved as a donor, fundraiser, event attendee or volunteer. To learn more, visitswimfoundation.org
Serving the Greater Charlotte region, Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation supports the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time. We raise awareness and funding to enhance the ability of Presbyterian Healthcare to deliver remarkable medicine and compassionate care. To learn more, visit presbyterian.org.
