Mission
OUR ALL-VOLUNTEER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TURNS STOPPED PUCKS INTO POWERFUL LIFE-SAVING WEAPONS THROUGH FUNDRAISING EFFORTS THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENT CARE.
Public Charity
THE OCTOBER SAVES GOALIE CHALLENGE
THE OCTOBER SAVES GOALIE CHALLENGE is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in STERLING, VA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $642K, expenses of $707K, total assets of $82K. Imperigo tracks 55 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $3.7M.
EIN: 453533525
STERLING, VA
Public Foundations
NTEE: T30
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$642K
Total Expenses$707K
Total Assets$82K
Grants Given55
Grant Total$3.7M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The October Saves Goalie Challenge
How The October Saves Goalie Challenge divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$96
Programs
the work itself
$2
Management
running the organization
$2
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $96 for programs
$96
Raising money in the local community to fight against cancer
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to The October Saves Goalie Challenge
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Sample Grants Given
MONEY GRANTED TO FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
$226,000
MONEY GRANTED TO FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
$225,000
MONEY GRANTED TO FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
$100,000
MONEY GRANTED TO FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
$50,000
MONEY GRANTED TO FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
$20,000
Showing up to 5 of 55 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Kerry Smith
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lara Hopewell
DIRECTOR
Travis Johnson
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $642K | $707K | $82K |
| 2024 | $603K | $697K | $147K |
| 2023 | $615K | $656K | $213K |
| 2022 | $543K | $625K | $232K |
| 2021 | $555K | $600K | $286K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $555K to $642K (+16%), with total assets most recently reported at $82K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CO, DC, MA, NJ, NY, PA, and 1 other state.
CODCMANJNYPAVA
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.