Small Public Charity

DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION

Based in HOUSTON, TX, DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION operates as a Small Public Charity. The organization reported $147K in revenue, $113K in expenses, $105K in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 11 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $128K.

EIN: 272883558 HOUSTON, TX Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$147K
Total Expenses$113K
Total Assets$105K
Grant Records11
Funding Total$128K
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR FIGHTING OBESITY AS WELL AS TALENTED YOUNG ATHLETES WHO ARE FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED. DFF PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THESE CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE-LEVEL GYMNASTICS. DFF WAS ESTABLISHED TO ADDRESS THE REALITY THAT TRADITIONAL FITNESS AND GYMNASTICS FACILITIES DO NOT EMPLOY THE NECESSARY TRAINERS REQUIRED TO TEACH CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES OR THOSE CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK OF FAILING ACADEMICALLY. DFF OFFERS SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR GYMNASIUM STAFF ON HOW TO UTILIZE TRAINING FACILITIES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE GO UNUSED DURING TRADITIONAL SCHOOL HOURS. DFF PLEDGES TO NURTURE POTENTIAL, PROMOTE DIGNITY, AND SUPPORT BOLD STEPS BY ALL, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES. SINCE INCEPTION, DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION HAS HELPED PROVIDE A TOTAL OF 1,433 CHILDREN WITH FITNESS CLASSES, INCLUDING 737 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

Officers & Directors

BOARD MEMBER April Weinstein
BOARD MEMBER Benjamin Lehrer
BOARD MEMBER Beth Gardner
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER Carolyn Markesich
BOARD MEMBER Elizabeth Gibson
BOARD MEMBER Joe Ross

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Top Grant Purposes

HUMAN SERVICES
$43,000 3 grants
Children's Health
$40,000 3 grants
Academy scholarships
$20,000 2 grants
FITNESS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS
$14,500 2 grants
CULTURE & ARTS
$10,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $147K $113K $105K
2024 $263K $200K $71K
2023 $134K $151K $9K
2022 $84K $100K $26K
2021 $82K $71K $42K

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $82K to $147K (+80%), with total assets most recently reported at $105K.

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