We created Amplitude to strengthen our connection with the gymnastics community and share how—thanks to your support—we are elevating athletes and enriching communities nationwide.

This past year has been one of exciting renewal and relaunch for the Foundation. We have worked tirelessly to rebuild, refocus, and strengthen our mission, and I’m proud to report that momentum is strong. From expanding athlete support to growing our philanthropic base, we are making meaningful strides toward a brighter future for gymnasts of all abilities and disciplines.

I am truly enjoying getting on the road and visiting with passionate parents and supporters who have been touched by the sport’s impact on their lives and their children. I also met so many wonderful people at Development Nationals and loved hearing their stories. Please come say hi at Gym Champs in June!

Thank you for being part of this journey! Your passion, belief in the sport, and generous support make everything we do possible. I invite you to stay connected with us through Amplitude as we continue working hand in hand to elevate all gymnastics disciplines and the communities that lift them up.

With gratitude,
Debbie Hesse
Executive Director, USA Gymnastics Foundation

Donning a new vision and mission statement, the USA Gymnastics Foundation reintroduced itself in 2024 with John Deary at the helm as chairman of the Board of Directors. A business owner and longtime contributor to the sport and gymnastics community, Deary saw the Foundation as a natural next step in his role within the sport.

“When asked to chair the new board, I was honored to say yes,” he said. “I see it as the best way to give back to the sport that has been so good to [both] my career and [myself].”

Giving back and being a part of the community is a big part of Deary’s philosophy… Click Here To Read More!

At the USA Gymnastics Foundation, our mission is to Empower Champions and Enrich Communities, ensuring gymnasts at all levels have the resources they need to thrive! We invite you to join the Podium Club, a giving society dedicated to elevating gymnasts from their first cartwheel to the Olympic podium.

Podium Club members enjoy exclusive benefits—including access to an exciting new VIP opportunity: tickets to an exclusive “Chalk Talk” event at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans on Saturday, August 9th!

2004 All-Around Olympic Champion Carly Patterson will speak to Podium Club members about”Turning Setbacks Into Setups.” Don’t miss this opportunity for your gymnast to meet and hear from this iconic Gold medalist!

USA Gymnastics President & CEO Li Li Leung will join Carly with an insider update on USA Gymnastics leading into LA 2028.

Click here to learn more about The Podium Club today!

Since 1984, the USA Gymnastics Foundation has supported athletes at all levels and in all walks of life. One of the most recent athletes to be lifted up by the Foundation is Niko Greenly, a sophomore gymnast at the College of William & Mary in Virginia, who was one of nearly 30 student athletes to be awarded an academic scholarship in 2024 by the Foundation.

“Having this scholarship and knowing the Foundation is behind us and cares for us, it’s certainly important for me [and everyone else] to see,” said Greenly. “Receiving the scholarship allowed me to live out my dream of doing college gymnastics and [I] am very grateful for every dollar that is funded towards such an opportunity.” Click Here to Read More.