San Francisco, CA

ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY WELLNESS & ATHLETICS FOUNDATION

EIN 26-2475207

Education & Youth Development College Access & Scholarships

Mission

To support the health, wellness and competitive athletic opportunities of Academy of Art University students, faculty and staff by funding scholarships, programs and activities that integrate art, recreation and athletics.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY WELLNESS & ATHLETICS FOUNDATION

The Academy of Art University Wellness & Athletics Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of Academy of Art University that has historically funded student-athlete scholarships, wellness programming and athletics-related operating needs for the university. The foundation’s activities have focused on integrating artistic study with recreation and competitive amateur athletics, using fundraising events and contributions to provide scholarship support for artist‑athletes. In recent years the foundation recorded increased contribution revenue (fiscal year ending Dec. 2024) and continued to operate as a donor-facing funder for the university’s athletics and wellness efforts. The university announced the discontinuation of its intercollegiate sports programs on April 4, 2025, a development that directly affects the foundation’s mission and likely its operating priorities going forward.

Notable achievements

501(c)(3) recognition (2008)

Received federal tax-exempt status in July 2008 and has filed annual Form 990 returns since that time, establishing its status as a tax-deductible recipient of charitable contributions.

Material contribution growth (FY2024)

Recorded a substantial increase in contributions in the fiscal year ending December 2024, reflecting expanded fundraising activity and donor support compared with prior years.

Longstanding scholarship fundraising

Has historically raised scholarship and program support for artist-athletes through events and campaigns (including an annual Golf Classic and other fundraising activities) used to fund scholarships and athletics operating needs.

At a glance

Total assets: $165K
Annual revenue: $237K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 26-2475207
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: artuathletics.com/sports/wellness-athletics-foundation
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and listed in public nonprofit databases (IRS/Nonprofit Explorer/ProPublica).

Included in charity evaluation platforms and registry listings; has a recent Accountability & Finance assessment that resulted in a low overall score on one third-party rating site.

Featured and described on the Academy of Art University Athletics website as the university’s donor vehicle for wellness, athletics and student‑athlete scholarship support.

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