As we reach the midpoint of 2025, I wanted to take a moment to share an update on the tangible momentum we’re building at The Ultimate Foundation.
The college ultimate community’s generosity fueled the 2025 USA Ultimate College Championships Fundraising Challenge, where over 150 supporters contributed more than $10,000. This collective effort supported both the Ultimate Foundation’s mission and helped 12 college teams secure custom tents and flags for next season. It was a powerful display of community in action!
One way that your contributions are creating tangible impact is by directly empowering local organizations through USA Ultimate Youth Growth Grants. These grants expand access to ultimate across the country by increasing participation, reducing barriers, and fostering inclusivity. In case you missed them, check out some of the impactful stories we shared from grant recipients:
🥏How Local Ultimate Organizations Expand Access to the Sport (Altitude Youth Ultimate, CO)
🥏Sparking a Revival: Rebuilding Youth Play with Foundation Support (Central Iowa Ultimate, IA)
🥏Bridging Divides, Building Futures (Albany Ultimate, NY)
We’re excited to share a new story highlighting the “Take the Field” program from Triangle Ultimate, which is building confidence and leaders among girl-matching players in North Carolina. The application window for the next USA Ultimate Youth Growth Grants is open now, from June 15th-July 31st, 2025.
The work of The Ultimate Foundation deeply aligns with USA Ultimate’s vision. Kevin Erlenbach, new CEO of USA Ultimate and Board Member of the Foundation, shared An Open Letter to the USA Ultimate Community yesterday, emphasizing that your support as a “builder of a movement” fuels national programs, expands access, and advances the sport we all love. His words echo The Ultimate Foundation’s commitment to delivering ultimate to all, without limitation.
We are excited to continue building on this momentum! Please keep an eye out for an exciting new opportunity to expand access and grow youth ultimate that will be announced later this month.
Thank you for being part of this new chapter for The Ultimate Foundation as we continue to build momentum.
In Spirit,
Tristan Green
Director, The Ultimate Foundation
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