Rachelle Patel, Director of Marketing and Partnerships | Laureus USA
Rachelle Patel, Director of Marketing and Partnerships | Laureus USA
The listed appropriations included grants of $5,000,000 and $2,500,000, along with two additional grants totaling $1,000,000, all designated for programs or services funded by the State of Illinois.
These appropriations represent state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 2002 by Nelson Mandela, Laureus Sport For Good Foundation Usa states that its mission is: “To change the lives of youth and strengthen communities through the power of sport.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $9,947,470 in total revenue. Of that, $6,000,000 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 60.3% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $9,845,040 in contributions overall. It also reported $3,835,480 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Laureus Sport For Good Foundation Usa had $11,853,100 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $13,707,400, indicating a 15.6% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Laureus Sport For Good Foundation Usa increased in the last year. The group received $4,500,000 in government grants in 2023, compared to $6,000,000 in 2024—an increase of 33.3% year-over-year.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Laureus Sport For Good Foundation Usa is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
| Fiscal Year | Total Grants/Contracts | Total Taxpayer $$ |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | $8,500,000 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Benjamin Schnorak | Director Of Sport For Good Chicago |
| 2024-2024 | Christophe Massoni | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Daniel C Mawicke | Treasurer & Vice Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Doug James | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Edwin Moses | President/Chairman |
| 2024-2024 | Fatima Alabdullah | Director Of Finance |
| 2024-2024 | Guy Sanan | Director |
| 2024-2024 | James Andrew Donald Cameron | Security |
| 2024-2024 | Julia Lankford | Director Of Operations |
| 2024-2024 | Mark Ratcliffe | Treasurer & Vice Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Mark R Allen | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Markus Kuhn | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Maurya Couvares | National Director |
| 2024-2024 | Michael Johnson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Nadia Comaneci | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Peter A Feldman | Director Of Programs |
| 2024-2024 | Rachelle Patel | Director Of Marketing And Partnerships |
| 2024-2024 | Rhonda Vetere | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Catherine Tomaino | Evaluation And Learning Specialist | - |
| 2019 | Peter Feldman | New York City Program Officer | - |
| 2018 | Sarah Hansen Mclaughlin | Evaluation And Data Manager | - |
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