Mission
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Public Charity
THE CHAMPIONS FUND INC
THE CHAMPIONS FUND INC is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in DUNEDIN, FL. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $127K, expenses of $101K, total assets of $140K. Imperigo tracks 29 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $266K.
EIN: 593685490
DUNEDIN, FL
Private Grantmaking Foundations
NTEE: T20
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$127K
Total Expenses$101K
Total Assets$140K
Grants Given29
Grant Total$266K
Filing Years2020–2024
Where $100 goes at The Champions Fund Inc
How The Champions Fund Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$97
Programs
the work itself
$3
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $97 for programs
$97
The Champions Fund through its tortorella family program works to support animal resue operations and promote humane education through grants to other 501(c)(3) organizations that have been verified…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Given
ANIMAL RESCUE SAFETY
$12,500
THE WAY HOME
$10,000
ANIMAL RESCUE SAFETY
$10,000
PLAYGROUND
$5,000
OPERATIONS
$5,000
Showing up to 5 of 29 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRESIDENTSECRETARY
Anne Rugari
DIRECTOR
Christian Bizzotto
TREASURER
Tracy Thompson
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127K | $101K | $140K |
| 2023 | $192K | $132K | $133K |
| 2022 | $158K | $171K | $113K |
| 2021 | $99K | $89K | $92K |
| 2020 | $121K | $122K | $150K |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $121K to $127K (+5%), with total assets most recently reported at $140K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CT, FL, GA, MN, NY, OH, and 2 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.