The USA Track & Field Foundation provides opportunities for youth athletes, emerging elite athletes, distance training centers and anti-doping education. Mission To support the development of emerging elite athletes, while fostering integration within the broader track and field community. To facilitate the physical, educational, social and character development of youth track & field athletes and to help prepare them to mature and succeed in adult life. Company Overview The USA Track & Field 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 elite athletes, distance training centers and anti-doping education. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts and from generous fans of track and field. Description Over the past several years, track & field and running have experienced substantial increases in popularity and participation. The leadership of USATF, realizing there was substantial, untapped potential for track & field to make a lasting and meaningful impact on the lives of American youth and emerging elite athletes, created the USA Track & Field Foundation. Making a Difference The USA Track & Field 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 athletes, distance training centers and anti-doping education. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors and from generous fans of track and field. The Foundation, via Youth Club Grants, assists America’s youth as they develop into tomorrow’s stars. Through the Elite Athlete Development Grant program, the Foundation assists dedicated Olympic hopefuls with their ultimate dream of competing in an Olympic Games.