DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION

EIN: 272883558 501(c)(3) Youth Development

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$262,706
Total Expenses
$200,205
Total Assets
$71,219
Net Assets
$71,199
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
CAROLYN MARKESICH
Phone
7136800045
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $263K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 53% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $63K, a strong 24% operating margin.

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 1,373 CHILDREN WITH FITNESS CLASSES, INCLUDING 698 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $103,535 Revenue: $0

THE DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION PROVIDES GYMNASTICS TUITION AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO AREA YOUTH WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN STRUCTURED GYMNASTICS PROGRAMS...

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THE DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION PROVIDES GYMNASTICS TUITION AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO AREA YOUTH WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN STRUCTURED GYMNASTICS PROGRAMS. THIS YEAR OUR TUITION AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS WERE ABLE TO BENEFIT AN ESTIMATED 206 CHILDREN IN 7 AFFILIATE GYMNASTICS GYMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $28,707 Revenue: $107,907

THE DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION HELD THE TEXAS CLASSIC GYMNASTICS INVITATIONAL AS ONE OF OUR MAIN EVENTS OF THE YEAR. THE GYMNASTICS MEET WAS HELD IN HOUSTON, TX ON JANUARY 26-28, AT DISCOVER...

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THE DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION HELD THE TEXAS CLASSIC GYMNASTICS INVITATIONAL AS ONE OF OUR MAIN EVENTS OF THE YEAR. THE GYMNASTICS MEET WAS HELD IN HOUSTON, TX ON JANUARY 26-28, AT DISCOVER GYMNASTICS. GYMNASTS FROM ALL OVER TEXAS AND SURROUNDING STATES, SUCH AS LOUISIANA AND OKLAHOMA, WERE IN ATTENDANCE. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 60 VOLUNTEERS, THE EVENT SERVED AN ESTIMATED 650 ATHLETES AND 1,300 ADULTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $8,359 Revenue: $34,881

AS AN ORGANIZATION, WE HAD SEVERAL PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2023, ANNUAL MEETING AND FUNDRAISER THAT RAISED $41,000 FOR THE...

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AS AN ORGANIZATION, WE HAD SEVERAL PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2023, ANNUAL MEETING AND FUNDRAISER THAT RAISED $41,000 FOR THE FOUNDATION. THE CYPRESS FUN RUN, HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 2023, ALSO RAISED $2,521.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $113,999
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $148,707
TOTAL REVENUE $262,706

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $53,287
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $140,601
Other Expenses $146,918
TOTAL EXPENSES $200,205

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $262,706 $172,154 +0.5%
Expenses $200,205 $189,844 +0.1%
Net Income $62,501 $-17,690 -4.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
9
$0
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAROLYN MARKESICH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER 30.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON ESENKOVA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ANNA HAVENS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH GIPSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOE ROSS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ERIN GRINBLATAS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BETH GARDNER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
APRIL WEINSTEIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA REHAL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BEAVER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $262,706 $200,205 $71,219 $62,501
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