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About the Foundation

Our Mission

 

Since 1989, The USA Hockey Foundation has been the charitable non-profit organization supporting USA Hockey’s strategic initiatives of sustaining and growing the sport of hockey in the United States. 

The USA Hockey Foundation works in partnership with forward-thinking donors to generate restricted and unrestricted funding to fuel USA Hockey.  These impact areas range from supporting new members through trying hockey for the first time to assisting them during their times of need.  Providing support that transcends traditional paths is also key through restricted funds for growing and supporting a membership inclusive of disabled, female, and racially diverse individuals. 

The USA Hockey Foundation puts your gift to work by:

  • Providing sustainable support for programs that provide access for disabled athletes to experience the game of hockey.
  • Making grants to numerous Hockey is for Everyone (HIFE) programs.  HIFE is the NHL's youth development program that supports organization that bring the sport to participants of all diversities, including various inner-city youth.  
  • Investing in research for the purpose of keeping the sport of hockey as safe and injury-free as possible for its participants. 
  • Supporting national awards including the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award (awarded annually to the top Division I female college hockey player) and the Lester Patrick Trophy (given annually in collaboration with the National Hockey League to a person or persons who have made significant contributions to hockey in the United States), recognizing top influencers, players and coaches in the game today.

 


How Is the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOpC) Different than National Governing Bodies (NGB's)?

The USOPC and NGB's have different governing authority. An NGB, like USA Hockey, develops athletes, names teams, and grows the sport throughout the country. The USOPC and NGB's work together to bring Olympians and Paralympians to the Games to compete and represent the United States.

How Is the Usa hockey foundation different than the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation?

The USA Hockey Foundation has been the charitable arm of USA Hockey, Inc. since 1989. The Foundation’s purpose is to enhance the mission of USA Hockey, Inc. by making grants to various organizations that share its values. The USA Hockey Foundation supports six key areas including: participation, opportunity, safety, player development, education, and commemoration. Donations to the USA Hockey Foundation directly impact hockey in the United States.

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as the primary source of philanthropic support for Team USA. Founded in 2013, the USOPF generates critical financial resources that help Team USA athletes reach their full potential, both on and off the field of play.