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United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee

CharityWatch report issued
May 2024

Top-Rated Charity
A-
CharityWatch Grade
Our independent grade based
on a number of factors.
 
88%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$26
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.

Contact Information

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
One Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Other Names

U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee
United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation
United States Olympic Committee

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.teamusa.org

Stated Mission

To empower Team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being.

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 12/31/2022

Program Percentage: 88%

The percentage of United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$324,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $26

How many dollars United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$60,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Consolidated Audited Financial Statements Multiple
United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee IRS Form 990 13-1548339
United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation IRS Form 990 80-0939841
United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment IRS Form 990 74-2327838
Entity: United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee
Document Type: Consolidated Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: Multiple
Entity: United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 13-1548339
Entity: United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 80-0939841
Entity: United States Olympic and Paralympic Endowment
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 74-2327838

Governance & Transparency

CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
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United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
meets governance benchmarks.
 
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Opt-Out Policy  

  Name Title Compensation
1 Sarah C. Hirshland CEO $1,175,947
2 Richard W. Adams Past Chief of Sport Perf. / NGB $696,693
3 Kevin E. Penn Past Chief of Bus. Ops $636,765
1
Name: Sarah C. Hirshland
Title: CEO
Compensation: $1,175,947
2
Name: Richard W. Adams
Title: Past Chief of Sport Perf. / NGB
Compensation: $696,693
3
Name: Kevin E. Penn
Title: Past Chief of Bus. Ops
Compensation: $636,765

CharityWatch Analysts perform an in-depth analysis of charities' audited financial statements and IRS tax filings, and often review other documents such as state filings, annual reports, and fundraising contracts during their evaluations. Below are select notes that CharityWatch believes may be of interest to donors.

CharityWatch's rating of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee also includes the financial activities of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation and the United States Olympic Endowment, which are related 501(c)(3) public charities that are included in the organization's audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.


According to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) consolidated audit of December 31, 2022 (Note A, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Principles of Consolidation):

"The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the USOPC and the USOPFThe USOPF is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation formed in 2013 to transform the level of philanthropic support directed to the USOPC to fund America's Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The USOPF's fundraising initiatives are grounded in the USOPC's mission... The USOPC is the sole beneficiary and corporate member of the USOPF. As the sole member, the USOPC approves all nominations to the USOPF board of directors. The USOPC consolidates the accounts of the USOPF as a result.

Additionally, the [audited] consolidated financial statements also include the accounts of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Endowment (USOPE). The USOPC consolidates the accounts of the USOPE due to its deemed control of the USOPE..."

All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the audit consolidation."

According to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) consolidated audit of December 31, 2022 (Note N, IOC Revenue Sharing Agreement):

"In 2012, the USOPC entered into a revenue sharing agreement with the IOC setting forth the terms and conditions whereby the USOPC will be paid for its agreed upon share of U.S. broadcast rights and international sponsorship revenues for the years 2020 through 2040. The agreement requires the USOPC to make periodic contributions to the IOC to offset the costs of the Olympic Games and Olympic Winter Games held through 2040. Beginning in 2021 and ending in 2040, the USOPC will contribute $21,484,000 to the IOC during each quadrennial period, adjusted for inflation as defined in the agreement. 

Pursuant to the agreement, the Committee pays in two installments per quadrennial period. The first installment is an amount equal to 33% of the total amount due 90 days after the closing ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games and 67% of the total amount due 30 days after the closing of the Olympic Games."

According to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) audit of December 31, 2022 (Note A, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Contributions, gift-in-kind), USOPC received donated goods and services on which it placed a total value of $3,791,000. Of this amount, $2,909,000 is related to "Apparel."

[Note: CharityWatch generally excludes the value of in-kind (non-cash) donations of goods and services from its calculations of Program % and Cost to Raise $100. More information on how grades are calculated and the treatment of in-kind donations can be found on the Our Process page.]

According to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) 2022 tax filing, USOPC reports re: Compensation, Supplemental Information (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part III):

Regarding severance payments to officers, directors, trustees, key employees and highest compensated employees (Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a):

"In 2022, the USOPC approved three separation agreements which included severance payments to the following individuals: [sic] all amounts are reported as other reportable compensation on Schedule J, Part II column (B) (III)[:]

Richard Adams - Chief of Sport Performance & NGB Services - $424,306

Kevin Penn [-] Chief of Business Operations - $374,349

Paul Florence - Senior Vice President Development Strategy & Operations - $112,000

In addition, a severance payment of $244,313 was made to Bahati Vanpelt in 2022 for a separation agreement announced and reported in 2021..."


USOPC reports "Bonus & incentive compensation" payments to 13 individuals in 2022. The three highest reported "Bonus & incentive compensation" amounts are:

(1) Sarah C. Hirshland, Chief Executive Officer: $422,500, with reported total compensation of $1,175,947;

(2) Christopher D. McCleary, General Counsel/COO/Sec.: $113,387, with reported total compensation of $595,070; and

(3) Jonathan T. Finnoff, Chief Medical Officer: $110,933, with reported total compensation of $533,018.

The other 10 reported "Bonus & incentive compensation" payments ranged from $64,260 to $102,238, with associated reported total compensation ranging from $381,663 to $696,693 (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part II).


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