Gainbridge®, Parity, and the Women’s Sports Foundation® Award $222,000 in Grants to 32 Organizations and Athletes Through Third Annual Gainbridge® Assists

Grants honor Billie Jean King’s legacy and help power the next generation of leaders in sports and education

Gainbridge^®, Parity, and the Women’s Sports Foundation^® (WSF^®) today announced the 2025 recipients of the Gainbridge^® Assists Powered by Parity grant program, awarding $222,000 in funding to 32 deserving organizations and athletes across 21 states. These grants aim to level the playing field and expand access to sports and education for girls and women across the country.

Now in its third year, Gainbridge Assists has become a force in driving equity in sports, directly supporting grassroots leaders, elite athletes, and community-based programs that use sport as a platform to build confidence, opportunity, and leadership. This year’s recipients represent a diverse network of changemakers – from Paralympians and Olympians to grassroots organizations and student-led non-profits – working to promote access and equity for girls and women in sports and education.

“Gainbridge Assists continues to grow in reach and resonance levels, supporting changemakers who are breaking down barriers and fostering participation and leadership,” said Group 1001 Chief of Sponsorship Strategy and Activation Mike Nichols. “The impact goes far beyond the numbers. It’s about investing in equity, access, and the belief that every girl deserves a shot at her dreams.”

Each grant recipient will receive $5,000 for an event or project that supports girls and women in sports and/or education. This grant is in honor of Gainbridge ambassador, sports icon, and equality champion, Billie Jean King, who founded WSF over 50 years ago with a $5,000 check.

A special $50,000 grant will be awarded to the Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities, an organization that embodies the spirit of inclusion and accessibility that drives this program. The Caitlin Clark Foundation, founded by Gainbridgeambassador and WNBA star Caitlin Clark, will receive a special $22,000 grant, recognizing its work to uplift youth through education, nutrition, and sports.

“This is an opportunity for each of the organizations to make a huge difference for the next generation of girls and women,” said King. “It's great to see that Gainbridge continues to level the playing field through their sponsorship of women's sports and beyond, especially at a grassroots level.”

From more than 380 applications, more than double the number received in 2024, the following 2025 grant recipients have been selected:

• Athletes for Hope & Bras for Girls, Calif.

• Belton Drive Foundation, Ga. (Parity athlete Alexis Belton, World Long Drive Tour Champion)

• Black Girls Do Bike, Pa.

• Bronx Lacrosse, N.Y.

• Caitlin Clark Foundation, Iowa

• Camino United, N.C.

• CKP Athletics, Iowa (Parity athlete Chelsea Poppens, former WNBA)

• Design FC, Ind. and Pa.

• DivineTime Academy, Calif. (Parity athlete Luca Deza, former professional soccer player)

• Equal Access to Training (E.A.T.), Mich.

• Fisk University Women’s Athletics, Tenn.

• Girls in Gear, Washington, D.C. (Parity athlete Allysa Seely, Paralympic gold medalist in Paratriathlon)

• Girls in Sport, Utah (Parity athlete Tricia Mangan, alpine skier)

• Girl Made Sports, N.Y.

• Girls on the Run of Central NJ, N.J.

• Hoosier Sport, Ind.

• I GOT THIS Foundation, Ariz.

• International Tennis Hall of Fame, R.I.

• Netball America, various locations

• No Limits Coaching by Wandy Larsen, Texas (Parity athlete Wendy Larsen, handcyclist)

• P1440 Foundation, Ariz.

• Project Period Indy, Ind.

• Saga Ventures, Calif. and Kans. (Parity athlete Alison Tetrick, cyclist)

• Six Four 3 LLC, Va. (Parity athlete Jessica Warren, AUSL)

• STEM for Her, Md.

• Student ACES, Fla.

• The Skills Center, Inc., Fla.

• Throw Like a Girl, Calif. (Parity athlete Elena Bruckner, two-time USTFCCCA All-American)

• Ticket to Dream Foundation, various locations

• Ting Cui, Md. (Parity athlete, figure skater)

• Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities, Ind.

• ZGiRLS, Wash.

In 2024, the program awarded $172,000 in grants to 22 recipients. That funding helped more than 5,000 girls and women pursue their athletic and academic goals, a number expected to grow significantly with this year’s expanded funding, reach, and recipient pool.

Grant recipients will execute their events or projects in November 2025. For more information on Gainbridge Assists, visit https://paritynow.co/gainbridge-assists.