Name

InSports Foundation

Legal name

InSports Foundation

Website

https://insportsfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Youth sports nonprofit
• Athletic equipment donation
• Sports scholarship program
• Community sports fundraising
• Youth athletic access

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations at various levels, with suggested amounts: $5 for one kid to attend an InSports Day, $500 to sponsor a youth athlete for a year, $1000 to sponsor an entire team.
2. Annual Golf Tournament: Annual fundraising golf tournament (13th Annual in 2026) held at The Meadows at Mystic Lake. Goal of raising $150,000 in 2026.
3. Purple Pak Merchandise: Purple Pak merchandise collection (inspired by Jennifer Smith) with proceeds supporting girls in sports. Goal of raising $125,000 for Purple Pak initiative.
4. Broken Club Memberships: Golf networking membership program with tiers from $3,000 (Club Member) to $20,000 (Premier Sponsor), providing access to elite Minnesota golf courses while supporting the foundation.
5. Merchandise Shop: Online shop selling branded merchandise including golf apparel, accessories, and event-specific items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

InSports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects youth to the power of sports by funding and operating free youth sports programming, including athletic equipment distribution (Purple Pak, Cheer for Gear, Broken Club), introductory sport experiences (Joy of the Pond, InSports Days), and scholarships. Programs are delivered directly to children through school and community partners in Minnesota and surrounding regions, with no participant fees.

Product overview

InSports Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of youth sports access programs. Its core offerings include InSports Days (free sports camps with mental wellness sessions), Scholarships for individual young athletes ages 6-14, and Team Sponsorships for community teams. The organization also runs signature events including the Annual Golf Tournament, the Joy of the Pond Mite Jamboree (youth hockey event), The Broken Club (elite golf membership program), and Jennifer's Purple Pak (branded merchandise supporting girls in sports). A digital content extension, the Athletes IN Sports Podcast, features athlete interviews. The portfolio is funded through donations, event fundraising, memberships, and merchandise sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Athletes IN Sports Podcast: Podcast featuring interviews with college, pro, and retired athletes exploring life lessons through sports, hosted by the InSports Foundation team.
• The Broken Club
• Jennifer's Purple Pak
• Joy of the Pond Mite Jamboree

Products and services

• Purple Pak Free athletic equipment program that provides gear packs to youth participants, removing equipment cost as a barrier to sports participation; intended for children served through partner schools and community organizations.
• Broken Club Program that addresses equipment affordability by collecting and refurbishing broken or used golf clubs and related gear for redistribution to youth; intended to broaden access to the sport of golf for young participants.
• Cheer for Gear Equipment donation and distribution initiative that channels new and used athletic gear to youth who need it, complementing Purple Pak with broader community-driven contributions.
• Joy of the Pond Introductory outdoor sport experience that introduces youth participants to fishing and pond-based outdoor recreation as a low-barrier entry point into sport, regardless of equipment ownership.
• InSports Days Multi-school sport-sampling events that give youth participants exposure to a variety of sports in a single setting, intended to spark interest and lower the barrier to trying new activities.
• InSports Foundation Scholarships Post-secondary scholarships awarded to student-athletes, extending the foundation's youth sports mission beyond participation into education support.
• Annual Charity Golf Tournament Recurring fundraising event—InSports Foundation's signature annual golf tournament—that generates donations and corporate sponsorship revenue to underwrite the foundation's free youth programs.
• Fan Choice Awards Annual recognition event celebrating local athletes, teams, and community figures, serving simultaneously as a community engagement vehicle and a fundraising/awareness moment for the foundation.
• InSports Foundation Shop Online merchandise store selling branded apparel and gear, with proceeds directed to funding the foundation's youth sports programs.
• Athletes IN Sports Podcast Foundation-produced podcast featuring athletes and sports figures; used as a content and awareness channel to amplify the mission and engage the community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000+ kids impacted since founding
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Minnesota VikingsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner providing professional sports team collaboration for InSports Days and Pro Days. Vikings players participate in youth events and the foundation hosts programs at Viking Lakes facility.
• Minnesota TwinscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLB team partnership for baseball-themed InSports Days and community events at Target Field.
• Minnesota TimberwolvescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBA team partnership supporting basketball programming and youth sports access.
• Minnesota WildflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHL team partnership with significant involvement including Nate Prosser InSports Pro Day, sled hockey program support, and Xcel Energy Community Power Play Grant ($10,000).
• Minnesota LynxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWNBA team partnership supporting basketball access for girls and young athletes.
• St. Paul SaintscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinor league baseball team partnership for St. Paul Saints InSports Experience events.
• Sioux Falls StampedecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSHL hockey team partnership for hockey camps and youth development programs.
• Sioux Falls CanariesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinor league baseball partnership for community events.
• Active SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for before and after school programming in Minneapolis Public Schools, supporting 8 elementary schools and 1,000+ students.
• Minnesota Thunder AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoccer academy partnership for MTA InSports Days and youth soccer programming.
• Concordia CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Spring Cobber InSports Days and student athlete involvement in programming.
• Vibe HockeyflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for Joy of the Pond Mite Jamboree, powering outdoor mite hockey events with 615+ kids and 50 teams.
• AthlusioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining and performance company partnership for unified PE programs and athlete development.
• Go CobbersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcordia College alumni community connection.
• CSP BearsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. John's University connection for programming support.
• First Tee MinnesotaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf youth development organization; Broken Club donates $20,000 annually to support junior golf programs.
• MGA Youth on CourseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinnesota Golf Association youth program; Broken Club donates $20,000 annually for youth golf access.
• ScheelscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor retailer providing volunteer support and gear for events including Moorhead store involvement.
• The Meadows at Mystic LakecoreOthersHost venue for Annual Golf Tournament, providing premium golf experience for fundraising events.
• Viking LakescoreOthersMulti-purpose sports complex hosting Joy of the Pond Jamboree and other major events.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: National nonprofit operating youth sports leagues, swim teams, and recreational programming for kids of all backgrounds. Comparable as a membership-style, locally-affiliated youth sports nonprofit with broad programming and financial-assistance models.
• Laureus Sport for Good: Global foundation funding sport-for-development programs for underprivileged youth. Comparable given its fundraising-event, partnership, and impact-measurement model parallel to InSports Foundation's.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Largest U.S. youth-services nonprofit offering sports, recreation, and education programming to under-resourced kids. Comparable because InSports Foundation is a smaller, sports-specific chapter-style nonprofit serving the same youth demographics.
• DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation: Corporate foundation funding youth sports access through grants and equipment donations; comparable as a large, donor-funded youth-sports access program with corporate-sponsor DNA similar to InSports Foundation's Minnesota-sports-team sponsor base.

Direct peers

• Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA): Nonprofit providing coach development and character education in youth sports, partnering with schools and leagues. Comparable mission around whole-child athlete development; InSports Foundation's 'Be The Best You' curriculum is in a similar category.
• First Tee: National youth-development nonprofit delivering character-building programs through golf; InSports Foundation operates the Broken Club and donates $20K annually to First Tee Minnesota — overlapping mission, donor base, and golf-based delivery model.
• Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation: Nonprofit building youth sports parks and programs for under-served kids via partnerships with professional sports teams. Comparable given its sport-for-good delivery model and strong pro-sport partnership DNA.
• Aspen Institute Project Play: National initiative focused on increasing youth sports access and physical literacy, partnering with foundations and corporations. Comparable as a thought-leadership and access-focused youth-sports nonprofit.
• National Youth Sports (NYS): Nonprofit delivering free youth sports camps and clinics with professional athlete involvement; closest direct competitor to InSports Days in the free-clinic, athlete-driven, sponsor-funded delivery model.

Regional players

• Minnetonka Community Education Foundation: Minnesota-based community foundation supporting youth enrichment including sports scholarships; comparable as a regional Minnesota nonprofit addressing the same financial-barriers-to-youth-sports mission with school-district partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InSportsFnd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEd7zWQR8LPyEoRnEdsNcyQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/insportsfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/insports-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/insportsfnd
• TikToktiktok.com/@insportsfnd

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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