Support the Future of Recreational Sports

NIRSA Foundation

Founded in 1992, the NIRSA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that supports the mission of NIRSA. It publishes the biannual Recreational Sports Journal and provides opportunities through professional development, research, scholarships and support of the Career Opportunities Center. Donations to the NIRSA Foundation are the only tax-deductible contributions allowable to a NIRSA-related entity.

Winner of the Foundation Vacation Auction is Jeff Vessely!

The NIRSA Foundation:

• Provides a wealth of scholarships to help professional and student members attend NIRSA conferences and workshops
• Features these popular events at each Annual Conference:
  • The NIRSA Foundation Golf Tournament
  • The NIRSA Foundation Community Service Project
  • The T-Shirt Competition & Apparel Sale 
  • The T-Shirt Quilt Raffle
  • The Mark Fletcher Fun Run/Walk
• Publishes the biannual Recreational Sports Journal
• The NIRSA Foundation is forming work teams to assist with their initiatives. They are currently recruiting members for the following:
  • NIRSA Foundation Architect Circle Work Team 
  • NIRSA Foundation Corporate Partners Work Team 
  • NIRSA Foundation Legacy Society Work Team 
  • NIRSA Foundation Marketing Work Team
  • NIRSA Foundation Scholarship Work Team