Sporty's Foundation
Historical FunderBatavia, Ohio · EIN 20-8417126 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SPORTY'S FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 2001 SPORTYS DRIVE, BATAVIA OH 45103 |
| Phone | 5137359100 |
| Form and materials | INITIAL WRITTEN REQUEST TO BE MADE IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Aviation scholarships | $20,000 |
| Aircraft Electronics Association | Lees Summit, MO | Support the mission to further education and leadership | $6,000 |
| Aviation Exploring - Boy Scouts of America | Irving, TX | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Avit Flight Academy | Wadsworth, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Dan Beard Council | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, IN | M downs scholarship | $2,500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($7,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $83,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $94,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640899349100809
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8417126
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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