The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as the primary source of philanthropic support for Team USA. Founded in 2013, the USOPF generates critical financial resources that help Team USA athletes reach their full potential, both on and off the field of play.
One hundred percent of gifts to the foundation go directly to athletes and the high-performance programming that supports them.
Unlike most National Olympic Committees, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee does not receive federal funding for its Olympic programs. Instead, it relies on the generosity of the American public to help U.S. athletes remain competitive with the rest of the world. Our nation stands apart from others because our Olympic and Paralympic Teams are not just cheered by an enthusiastic national fan base, but funded by one. This Team Behind the Team funds important services and initiatives that empower Team USA athletes to reach their full potential, both on and off the field of play.
Team USA does more than just represent the United States on sport’s biggest stage: Our athletes inspire all Americans—and the next generation of Team USA. Through their stories of trial and triumph, U.S. athletes show our nation what is possible and exemplify what it means to pursue excellence.
The USOPF is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and led by President Christine Walshe. Supporting the USOPF and its staff is the USOPF Board of Directors and Trustees, headed by Chairman Gordon Crawford.
The Canadian Olympic Committee leads the achievement of Team Canada’s podium success and advances Olympic values across Canada.
Independent and predominantly privately funded, the COC delivers the resources that Canada’s elite athletes need to perform at their best and give their everything every day.
By sharing our athletes’ stories, we inspire all Canadians through the power of sport: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The COC is responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including:
• Canada’s participation in the Olympic, Pan American and Youth Olympic Games;
• Selecting and supporting Canadian cities in bids to host Olympic, Olympic Winter and Pan American Games;
• Managing a wide variety of cultural and educational programs promoting Olympic values across Canada.
********
Le Comité olympique canadien veille au succès de l’équipe olympique canadienne et à l’avancement des valeurs olympiques au Canada.
Organisme indépendant financé principalement par des fonds privés, le Comité olympique canadien fournit aux athlètes d’élite canadiens les ressources dont ils ont besoin pour être tous les jours au sommet de leur forme afin de tout donner.
En racontant l’histoire de nos athlètes, nous inspirons les Canadiens par le pouvoir du sport, et ce, 24 heures sur 24, 365 jours par année.
Le COC est responsable de l’ensemble des aspects de la participation du Canada au Mouvement olympique, notamment :
• La participation du Canada aux Jeux olympiques, aux Jeux panaméricains et aux Jeux olympiques de la jeunesse;
• La sélection et le soutien des villes canadiennes dans leur proposition d’accueil des Jeux olympiques, des Jeux olympiques d’hiver et des Jeux panaméricains;
• La gestion d’une grande variété de programmes culturels et éducatifs faisant la promotion des valeurs olympiques au Canada.