Following the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, the United States Olympic Committee (now the USOPC) awarded a $1,000,000 gift to support field hockey in the U.S. Thanks to the strategic leadership and stewardship of the Foundation Board that original gift nearly doubled in size over the next three decades, providing consistent annual support to USA Field Hockey. In 2013, the Foundation adopted a trustee model, aligning with best practices across other successful National Governing Bodies (NGBs).

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Since then, the Trustees have played a vital role in advancing the sport by expanding revenue streams, launching capital campaigns, and growing the endowment. They also provide targeted grants that strengthen key programs, including the national women’s, men’s, junior, and indoor teams. Today, the Foundation is building strong momentum in support of field hockey’s return to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.