Support Team USA!

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c) (3) charitable organization (tax ID 13-1548339).

Our mission is to support United States Olympic and Paralympic athletes in achieving sustained competitive excellence and to preserve the Olympic ideals, thereby inspiring all Americans.

Over 80% of the USOC budget is dedicated to programs and services that benefit athletes, sport National Governing Bodies (NGBs), and sports development. Here are just a few examples of how your donations to the U.S. Olympic Committee benefit Team USA and communities nationwide:

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    • Direct payments to athletes to assist with performance, training and living expenses
    • Sport science, nutrition, and injury prevention and recovery programs
    • Resources for athletes to promote excellence on and off the field of play
    • Support for Team USA in international events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games
    • Development of grassroots sports and educational programs and spreading the Olympic ideals, promoting peace, understanding, dignity, fair play and respect for others

Individuals, foundations and corporate philanthropic support help fund our mission. Contributions at all levels are welcomed.

You can support Team USA in a variety of ways - donate online at http://www.teamusa2010.org/;  call our customer service line toll-free, at 1-888-222-2313; or join our new Friends and Family program (learn more!).

Did You Know?

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    • In 2008, U.S. Olympic Training Centers in Colorado Springs, Lake Placid, and Chula Vista served 517 long-term program athletes, 16,649 short-term participants, 1,265 Paralympic participants, and 3,400 international athletes and leaders from 66 countries
    • Over 1,000 elite athletes receive health and major medical insurance provided by the USOC
    • 4,800 injured service personnel have been introduced to Paralympic sport programs
    • Community Olympic Development Programs have introduced over 400,000 youth to Olympic sport

We rely on your support to make these programs and activities possible.  Thank you for considering a contribution to the United States Olympic Committee.