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USA Triathlon Foundation 
The charitable arm of USA Triathlon, funding youth multisport, access and inclusion, and the Olympic and Paralympic pathway.
About
The USA Triathlon Foundation is the charitable arm of USA Triathlon, a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 2014. Its mission is to transform lives through sport by providing opportunities to swim, bike and run.
It funds grants and programmes in three areas: youth participation, including USA Kids Tri; access and inclusion, including the Inclusion Experience, which supports first-time triathletes with funding, training plans, coaching and community; and the pathway for Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Its Elevate28 campaign aims to raise $28 million through 2029 to grow the sport ahead of the LA28 Games.
Highlights
- Elevate28: a $28 million campaign to grow triathlon ahead of LA28
- A record $640,000 in grants in 2023
- USA Kids Tri, its flagship youth programme
- The Inclusion Experience: 22 first-time triathletes finished the 2025 Multisport National Championships in Omaha, with five races in 2026
- Youth race and club grants
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At a glance
- Type
- 501(c)(3) non-profit
- Founded
- 2014
- Part of
- USA Triathlon
Focus
Youth participation, access and inclusion, and Olympic and Paralympic pathways.