NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-1146632
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-1146632
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The NFL Player Care Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily within the realm of supporting former NFL players and their families. In the 2025 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $1.6 million across four grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; therefore, nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO THE DISADVANTAGED AND DISTRESSED, WITH PREFERENCE FOR FORMER NFL PLAYERS.
Cause Areas
1
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND
New Orleans, LA
$9.4M
88%
THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION.
Cleveland, OH
$1.1M
10%
AMERICAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC
Linthicum Hts, MD
$90K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION?
No. NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION give?
NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $270 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION., and AMERICAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION?
NFL PLAYER CARE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.