The Lindsey Vonn Foundation

What The Lindsey Vonn Foundation does

The Lindsey Vonn Foundation (LVF) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded in 2014 by Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn, headquartered in Minneapolis with operational presence in Park City, Utah. The foundation's mission is to empower girls ages 10-18 from underserved communities through three core programs: financial scholarships (Sports, Enrichment, Erich Sailer Ski, Aiglon College, and GREAT Starts With GRIT scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $10,000), the #STRONGgirls two-day confidence-building camp curriculum delivered in multiple US cities, and a Youth Ambassador leadership program for past recipients.

The foundation's technology stack is entirely composed of off-the-shelf SaaS platforms including Wix (website/ecommerce), MailChimp (email), GiveLively and GiveButter (donation processing), JotForm and Submittable (applications), and Stripe (payment processing). No proprietary technology is disclosed. The #STRONGgirls curriculum, originally developed with ZGiRLS, is now being licensed to external institutions such as the Winter Sports School.

LVF's revenue model is donation-based across five streams: individual donations (one-time, monthly, annual), annual gala fundraising events (2023, 2024 'Party in the USA', 2025 'Decade of Disco', 2026 'Modern West'), peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, corporate sponsorships at Diamond/Gold/Bronze tiers, and merchandise sales (candles and speed suits). Since inception, the foundation has distributed more than $1 million in scholarships, with cumulative outcome metrics showing 88.5%-95.2% positive confidence/confidence-building outcomes across camp programs.

Name

The Lindsey Vonn Foundation

Legal name

The Lindsey Vonn Foundation

Website

https://lindseyvonnfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Lindsey Vonn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2014 by Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn that empowers girls ages 10-18 from underserved communities through sports and enrichment scholarships (up to $10,000), #STRONGgirls confidence-building camps, and a Youth Ambassador leadership program, supported by donations, galas, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Non-Profit Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Child and Youth Services (62411), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH)

Keywords

• Youth empowerment programs
• Scholarship funding
• Educational camps
• Nonprofit foundation
• Athletic scholarships

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time, monthly, or annual donations from individual supporters, processed securely online through GiveLively platform.
2. Annual Gala Events: Fundraising events featuring live/silent auctions, cocktail receptions, and dinner. Recent galas include the 2024 Party in the USA and 2025 Decade of Disco celebration.
3. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Community members create personal fundraising campaigns for birthdays, holidays, and special events to raise funds for LVF programs.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors (Diamond, Gold, Bronze tiers) support LVF events and programs, receiving recognition and branding at galas and events.
5. Merchandise Sales: LVF sells merchandise including candles and speed suits through their online store, with proceeds supporting foundation programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Lindsey Vonn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers girls ages 10-18 from underserved communities through financial scholarships (up to $5,000-$10,000 for sports and enrichment activities), the 2-day #STRONGgirls confidence-building camp program, and a Youth Ambassador leadership and mentorship program. Programs are supported through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, annual galas, peer-to-peer fundraising, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

The Lindsey Vonn Foundation operates a unified platform of empowerment programs for girls from underserved communities, combining financial support with direct programming. The core offerings include multiple scholarship types (Sports Scholarship, Enrichment Scholarship, Erich Sailer Ski Scholarship, Aiglon College Scholarship, and GREAT Starts With GRIT Scholarship) providing up to $5,000-$10,000 for athletic and enrichment activities, and the #STRONGgirls Camp program delivering confidence-building curriculum through 2-day camps. These are complemented by the Youth Ambassador Program for leadership development, Annual Gala events for fundraising, and Peer-to-Peer Fundraising tools enabling community-driven support. The scholarship program has distributed over $1 million since inception, with all offerings unified around the foundation's mission of empowering girls to discover their grit and build confidence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• #STRONGgirls: Empowerment camp curriculum focused on building confidence, leadership, and resilience for girls ages 11-14, featuring a 2-day confidence-building program with activities and ZGiRLS Curriculum workbook.

Products and services

• Sports Scholarship Financial aid of up to $5,000 awarded twice yearly (Spring and Fall cycles) to female athletes ages 10-18 to improve technique, build confidence, and reach athletic goals.
• Enrichment Scholarship Financial aid of up to $5,000 awarded to girls ages 10-18 to pursue passions in arts, music, academic, and other non-athletic enrichment activities.
• Erich Sailer Ski Scholarship Financial assistance for girls ages 8-18 in alpine ski racing, honoring Erich Sailer's passion and determination by funding ski racing programs and training.
• Aiglon College Scholarship Partnership scholarship with Aiglon College in Switzerland offering 1-year and 3-year pathway programs for female high school students, including tuition, accommodation, meals, activities, ski pass, winter equipment, and travel insurance.
• GREAT Starts With GRIT Scholarship $10,000 scholarship in partnership with Bold.org awarding two winners $5,000 each to high school students who demonstrate a gritty mindset amid challenges and perseverance through adversity.
• #STRONGgirls Camp 2-day confidence-building camp program for girls ages 11-14 featuring activities, team-building challenges, the ZGiRLS Curriculum workbook, and mentorship focused on grit, resilience, confidence, and leadership inspired by Lindsey Vonn's journey.
• Youth Ambassador Program Leadership program for LVF scholars to serve as advocates and mentors, participating in local events, workshops, panel discussions, and camps while uplifting the mission of empowering young girls.
• Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaign platform allowing supporters to create personalized fundraising campaigns for birthdays, holidays, special events, and beyond to support LVF's mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than $1 million in scholarships distributed since inception
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Winter Sports School (WSS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2024LVF partnered with Winter Sports School to integrate the accredited #STRONGgirls curriculum into WSS's annual advisory program, focusing on mind, body, relationships, confidence, grit, and leadership. WSS juniors and seniors will serve as curriculum leaders. WSS becomes the first school in the US to adopt the LVF #STRONGgirls curriculum.
• Aiglon CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024LVF partners with Aiglon College in Switzerland to offer female high school-aged students a scholarship to attend the boarding school. Includes tuition, boarding, meals, activities, ski pass, winter equipment, and travel insurance. Offers both 1-year and 3-year pathway programs.
• Utah Royals Women's Soccer TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2024LVF announced partnership with Utah Royals Women's Soccer Team, with 25 tickets donated to girls from underserved communities at every home game. LVF scholars Emily Grace, Sofia Leveratto, and Devin Hendrix were recognized at the March 2024 home opener. Lindsey Vonn is a part-owner of the team.
• Bold.orgcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 March 2024LVF partnered with Bold.org (largest student scholarship platform in the US) to administer the $10,000 Lindsey Vonn 'GREAT Starts With GRIT' Scholarship. Two winners each receive $5,000. Bold.org provides the platform and access to their scholarship network.
• ZGiRLScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZGiRLS provides the curriculum workbook for LVF #STRONGgirls camps, containing confidence building and self-reflective activities. Partnership began with the first LVF camp in 2015 and continues for all camp programming.
• Under ArmourminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnder Armour House in Baltimore served as venue for 2019 summer camp. Under Armour has also supported LVF camps with equipment and merchandise.
• Project Rock / Under ArmourminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLindsey Vonn and Project Rock (Dwayne Johnson's brand) partnered with Under Armour for a surprise event at GALS in LA, bringing a #STRONGgirls Camp to life with co-branded support.
• Go BellaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGo Bella partnered with LVF for the first summer camp in 2015, supporting the inaugural camp programming.
• GiveLivelycoreTechnology or IntegrationGiveLively.org platform processes donations made through LVF's website. Donation data is not stored on LVF servers. GiveLively provides secure transaction processing.
• MailChimpcoreTechnology or IntegrationMailChimp is used to collect emails for newsletters and subscriptions, and to send newsletters and other updates to LVF supporters.
• JotFormcoreTechnology or IntegrationJotForm hosts LVF's scholarship application. Information submitted through the application form is stored securely on JotForm's servers in the United States.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LeBron James Family Foundation: Athlete-founded nonprofit delivering scholarships, after-school programming, and youth-development initiatives for underserved children. Closely comparable in mission, beneficiary demographic, and reliance on a celebrity founder's brand.
• Tiger Woods Foundation: Athlete-led foundation operating youth-development programs including scholarships and educational enrichment. Directly comparable structure (scholarships + STEM/leadership programming) and TGR Learning Lab model mirrors LVF's camp curriculum approach.
• Stephen Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation: Athlete-founded foundation providing educational programs, meal access, and safe play spaces for underserved youth. Highly comparable model — direct programming + scholarship-style support, anchored by an active celebrity founder.
• Serena Williams Fund: Tennis champion's foundation supporting education and equity for underprivileged youth. Comparable in founder archetype (elite female athlete), mission focus on youth opportunity, and reliance on personal brand for fundraising reach.
• Patrick Mahomes' 15 and the Mahomies Foundation: Athlete-led nonprofit supporting underserved youth through programming focused on health, wellness, and education. Directly comparable as a sports-star-driven foundation serving similar beneficiary age groups with measurable program outcomes.
• Mia Hamm Foundation: Female athlete-founded nonprofit funding bone-marrow research and women's sports/youth development. Closely mirrors LVF in being a female athlete's foundation channeling donor dollars into youth sports access and confidence-building programming.

Emerging players

• Girls Who Code: Nonprofit delivering confidence- and skill-building curricula to girls nationwide. Comparable mission focus on female empowerment and youth, with a curriculum-licensing/school-partnership model that aligns with LVF's #STRONGgirls expansion strategy.

Broad incumbents

• National Women's Law Center: Established advocacy organization advancing rights and opportunities for women and girls. Comparable at the broad mission level (empowering girls/women) but operates at federal policy scale rather than direct camp/scholarship delivery.
• Dove Self-Esteem Project: Corporate-backed initiative delivering body-confidence and self-esteem curriculum to youth globally. Comparable in outcome focus (confidence, self-talk) and curriculum-distribution model, though funded by a multinational CPG brand rather than donations.

Others

• A Platform of Good: Largest US student scholarship platform and direct GTM partner of LVF (via the GREAT Starts With GRIT Scholarship). Listed as an ecosystem peer given its operational role in administering LVF scholarships and reaching student beneficiaries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lv_foundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/Lindseyvonnfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lindsey-vonn-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/lindseyvonnfoundation

Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

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