501(c)(3) public charity · Aurora, Colorado
Every kid deserves a team. Every adult deserves a place to play.
The Colorado Athletics Foundation funds access to youth and adult athletics across multiple sports programs — covering fees, equipment, and training for families and communities that the cost of sports too often leaves out.
Our mission
Accessibility. Diversity. Opportunity.
We create an inclusive, accepting community with an avenue to train and improve athletics, fitness, skills, and conditioning for a healthy population — regardless of experience and income. Athletics are our vehicle to create awareness, raise funds, and open opportunity for youth and minorities across Colorado.
Accessibility
Cost should never decide who gets to play. We fund scholarships, gear, and program fees so income is not a barrier to the court, the field, or the gym.
Diversity
We invest where access gaps are widest — youth, women, and minority communities — and build programs where everyone is welcome and represented.
Opportunity
Sport builds discipline, confidence, mentorship, and community. Every dollar we raise turns into a real opportunity for an athlete who wouldn't otherwise have one.
Why it matters
The need for after-school athletics
7.7 million
kids and teens in the U.S. are alone and unsupervised after school — and for every child in an after-school program, three more are waiting for a spot. Nearly 25 million would join a program if one were available to them.
Source: Afterschool Alliance, America After 3PM national study.
Where your support goes
One foundation. Multiple programs. Three sports.
COAF funds access, scholarships, and programming delivered through youth and adult athletic programs across the Denver metro area. Over several years, we've helped hundreds of local families get off the sidelines and into the game.
Colorado Boom
A partner youth volleyball program. COAF scholarships help cover club fees, training, and travel so talented kids can compete regardless of family income.
Youth volleyball
Team EVO
A supported youth basketball program focused on skill development and basketball IQ. COAF funding opens roster spots and training access for underserved players.
Youth basketball
COAF Community Fitness
Our adult-access program creates affordable fitness and athletics opportunities with a focus on women and minority communities in Aurora.
Community fitnessHow it works
From your gift to game day
You give
Donations and event proceeds fund the foundation. Every gift is tax-deductible and goes toward access — fees, equipment, coaching, and facilities time.
We fund access
Families and adults apply for scholarships and reduced-cost spots. We award support based on need across our youth and adult programs.
Athletes play
Kids join teams. Adults join training. Communities get healthier, stronger, and more connected — and athletes grow on and off the court.
Be the reason someone gets to play.
A single gift can cover a season of fees for a young athlete.