Revenue Growth
The USOPC does not receive government funding, so it is the support and devotion from fans, donors and partners that enable Team USA to compete. Our ecosystem of advocates underscored their support in 2023, leading to a record-breaking fundraising year, retaining our population of donors and bringing in both new and former partners.
Lilly Partnership
In 2023, Lilly renewed its relationship with Team USA and announced a brand-new partnership with the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. By bringing expertise and experience to support elite athletes, Lilly will now serve as an official Team USA partner in prescription medicine and health equity through 2028.
Team USA Community Champions Award In Partnership with Comcast #
The Team USA Community Champions Award in partnership with Comcast recognizes Olympians, Paralympians and charitable organizations who serve their communities through non-profit work. With this annual award, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation (USOPF) is proud to recognize members of Team USA not just as athletes, but as citizens who have a unique ability to inspire positive change through service and engagement.
2023 Award Recipients #
Jamal Hill – Swim Up Hill Foundation
Jamal Hill, Paralympic swimmer (bronze medal, Tokyo 2020), shares his passion for providing accessible swimming education and water safety courses to individuals of all ages. Swim Up Hill provides free lessons, mentorship and skill development around aquatic safety to undeserved communities.
Peter Westbrook – The Peter Westbrook Foundation (PWF)
Peter Westbrook, five-time Olympic fencer (bronze medal, LA 1984), has dedicated over three decades of experience through PWF, an organization that uses fencing to empower underrepresented youth through structured physical activity and academic support. PWF has helped its students achieve a 100% high school graduation rate with over 98% attending college post-graduation.
Staci Mannella – Sisters in Sport
Staci Mannella, two-time alpine skiing Paralympian, is a volunteer with the Sisters in Sports Foundation. The foundation focuses on promoting gender equity in the Paralympic Movement while providing community, financial support and mentorship to women with disabilities. Manella uses her expertise to serve as a mentor to address specific needs of female disabled athletes.
Kait Miller – New England Nordic Ski Association
Kait Miller, Team USA cross-country skier alum, is a volunteer with the New England Nordic Ski Association. The association serves as an educational hub for people of all ages and abilities, providing year-round programs, clinics and events to create accessibility in the sport.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation#
2023 marked a historic year for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation (USOPF) in more ways than one as we celebrated its 10-year anniversary and brought in nearly $60M in new fundraising activity – more than ever before despite a challenging fundraising landscape. Of all dollars raised, 82% came from current donors, underscoring the loyalty of our donor population who continued to support the USOPF despite the Tokyo and Beijing Games looking different than usual.
Total New Activity From 2014 - 2023
As we gear up for continued impact and excellence at upcoming Games in Paris, Milan and Los Angeles, 100% of these funds will go toward athlete programs and support including mental health, performance innovation, sending athletes to the Games and more.
Looking to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, we launched our Paris Hospitality Program, which allows the Foundation to show the direct impact of philanthropy on Team USA. With five distinct programs to choose from, the Paris Hospitality Program will be the largest hospitality footprint the USOPF has ever seen.
With the LA 2028 Games on the horizon, the USOPC developed an International Relations Ambassador Program to further engage the more than 200 participating nations. Donor contributions to this program will provide USOPF and the sport ambassadors opportunities to forge deeper global relationships. Ahead of the Games, these sport ambassadors will be on the ground to welcome their assigned country’s team as they first step onto U.S. soil.
We were incredibly grateful to announce two of our largest donations to date in 2023: a $10M donation to mental health from the Rieschel Family Foundation, as well as another $6M donation from the Lovelace family, which supported the creation of a National Governing Bodies microgrant program, new programming for Athlete Ombuds and the establishment of an International Sport Ambassador for Puerto Rico.
“USOPF’s focus is rooted in inspiration and unity. The USOPF bridges the division through sport by encouraging supporters, donors and fans to join our community and stand behind one team.”
– Christine Walshe, President & Chief Development Officer, USOPF
