Pro Athletes Outreach

Highlands Ranch, CO · Founded 1974

Unites professional athletes and their spouses in Christian faith-based community and discipleship programs

Primary audience
Professional Athletes
Work area
Faith Development
Topic
Christian Discipleship
Contact
Steve Stenstrom
Website Contact

About Organization

Pro Athletes Outreach unites professional athletes and couples to grow as disciples of Jesus and positively impact their spheres of influence. Based in Highlands Ranch, CO, the organization operates with 16 employees and 98 volunteers, generating $5.3 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1974, it serves the professional sports community through faith-based programs and support.

What They Focus On

Faith Formation

Helping professional athletes and couples develop deeper Christian faith through discipleship programs, Bible study, and spiritual mentorship

Athlete Community

Building supportive networks among professional athletes and spouses to navigate unique challenges of sports careers with faith

Influence Impact

Equipping athletes to positively impact teammates, fans, and broader communities through their Christian witness and platform

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2019)

$5.3M

+24% vs 2018

Expenses (2019)

$4.2M

+4.6% vs 2018

Assets (2019)

$2.0M

+87.7% vs 2018

Employees (2019)

16

+0% vs 2018

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2019 $5,268,182 $4,220,368 $2,036,718 16
2018 $4,250,060 $4,034,403 $1,084,951 16
2017 $4,000,052 $3,904,445 $669,887 17

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Community Connection

    Identify and connect with professional athletes and couples across major sports leagues nationwide

  • 02

    Faith Development

    Provide discipleship programs, Bible studies, and mentorship to help athletes grow in Christian faith

  • 03

    Relationship Support

    Offer marriage enrichment and family programs specifically designed for professional athlete couples and families

  • 04

    Influence Activation

    Equip athletes to use their platform and influence to share faith and impact communities

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Pro Athletes Outreach

Athlete Discipleship

Faith development programs helping professional athletes grow as disciples of Jesus through structured study and mentorship

Couples Ministry

Programs supporting professional athlete couples in building strong marriages grounded in Christian faith and values

Community Building

Events and gatherings that unite professional athletes into a supportive faith-based community across sports leagues

Sphere of Influence Impact

Equipping athletes to positively impact teammates, fans, and communities through their Christian faith and platform

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Pro Athletes Outreach.

SS

Steve Stenstrom

President & At Large
Full-time
Compensation: $79,797
HH

Howard Haworth

VP Ministry Ops
Full-time
Compensation: $88,632
LS

Lori Stenstrom

Strategic Partnership
Full-time
Compensation: $68,500
RT

Rene Taubensee

At Large
10 hrs/week
Compensation: $48,000
DD

Don Davis

At Large
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $6,000
AW

Adam Wainwright

At Large
0 hrs/week
AD

Andre Davis

At Large
0 hrs/week
AD

Andy Dalton

At Large
0 hrs/week
AF

Angela Forsett

At Large
0 hrs/week
AA

Anna Anderson

At Large
0 hrs/week
AC

Austin Carr

At Large
0 hrs/week
BW

Ben Watson

At Large
0 hrs/week
BR

Bill Rose

At Large
0 hrs/week
BB

Blaine Boyer

At Large
0 hrs/week
BM

Brian Musso

At Large
0 hrs/week
CB

Cara Berkman

At Large
0 hrs/week
CK

Case Keenum

At Large
0 hrs/week
CD

Cass Dilfer

At Large
0 hrs/week
CA

Chase Anderson

At Large
0 hrs/week
CD

Chase Daniel

At Large
0 hrs/week
CF

Coby Fleener

At Large
0 hrs/week
DM

Daniel Murphy

At Large
0 hrs/week
DF

Danielle Forte

At Large
0 hrs/week
DD

Dave Dravecky

At Large
0 hrs/week
DD

Demario Davis

At Large
0 hrs/week
DC

Don Christensen

At Large
0 hrs/week
ET

Eddie Taubensee

At Large
0 hrs/week
EG

Elizabeth Gibson

At Large
0 hrs/week
EK

Eric Kratz

At Large
0 hrs/week
EC

Erica Carr

At Large
0 hrs/week
GB

Ginsey Boyer

At Large
0 hrs/week
HM

Heather Musso

At Large
0 hrs/week
HD

Hillary Daniel

At Large
0 hrs/week
IR

Iris Ramirez

At Large
0 hrs/week
JD

JJ Dalton

At Large
0 hrs/week
JG

Jaime Garcia

At Large
0 hrs/week
JD

Jan Dravecky

At Large
0 hrs/week
JD

Janelle Davis

At Large
0 hrs/week
JW

Jenny Wainwright

At Large
0 hrs/week
JB

Jessica Beachum

At Large
0 hrs/week
JM

Jessical Maholm

At Large
0 hrs/week
JR

Jordan Richards

At Large
0 hrs/week
JM

Josh McCown

At Large
0 hrs/week
JC

Julie Cousins

At Large
0 hrs/week
JF

Justin Forsett

At Large
0 hrs/week
KD

Kelly Davis

At Large
0 hrs/week
KL

Kelly Linebrink

At Large
0 hrs/week
KB

Kelvin Beachum

At Large
0 hrs/week
KS

Kim Stamper

At Large
0 hrs/week
KK

Kimberly Keenum

At Large
0 hrs/week
KC

Kirk Cousins

At Large
0 hrs/week
KW

Kirsten Watson

At Large
0 hrs/week
KG

Kyle Gibson

At Large
0 hrs/week
LB

Lance Berkman

At Large
0 hrs/week
LH

Leslee Holliday

At Large
0 hrs/week
LT

Levine Toilolo

At Large
0 hrs/week
LS

Lexi Solder

At Large
0 hrs/week
LW

Lisa Weston

At Large
0 hrs/week
LW

Luke Weaver

At Large
0 hrs/week
MR

Manny Ramirez

At Large
0 hrs/week
MC

Marcia Christensen

At Large
0 hrs/week
MW

Maria Wieters

At Large
0 hrs/week
MA

Mark Appel

At Large
0 hrs/week
MP

Mark Peeples

At Large
0 hrs/week
MR

Mary Richards

At Large
0 hrs/week
MF

Matt Forte

At Large
0 hrs/week
MH

Matt Hasselbeck

At Large
0 hrs/week
MH

Matt Holliday

At Large
0 hrs/week
MW

Matt Wieters

At Large
0 hrs/week
MS

Matthew Slater

At Large
0 hrs/week
MW

Mickey Weston

At Large
0 hrs/week
MM

Mike Moye

At Large
0 hrs/week
NP

Nancy Peeples

At Large
0 hrs/week
NM

Natalie McCown

At Large
0 hrs/week
NS

Nate Solder

At Large
0 hrs/week
OW

Olivia Weaver

At Large
0 hrs/week
PF

Paige Fleener

At Large
0 hrs/week
PM

Paul Maholm

At Large
0 hrs/week
PA

Pilar Amukamara

At Large
0 hrs/week
PA

Prince Amukamara

At Large
0 hrs/week
RB

Rhonda Brown

At Large
0 hrs/week
RS

Richard Stamper

At Large
0 hrs/week
SH

Sarah Hasselbeck

At Large
0 hrs/week
SK

Sarah Kratz

At Large
0 hrs/week
SL

Scott Linebrink

At Large
0 hrs/week
SS

Shahrzad Slater

At Large
0 hrs/week
SM

Sharon Moye

At Large
0 hrs/week
ST

Stephanie Toilolo

At Large
0 hrs/week
SP

Susan Peterson

At Large
0 hrs/week
TD

Tamela Davis

At Large
0 hrs/week
TD

Thomas Davis

At Large
0 hrs/week
TC

Tiffany Clutts

At Large
0 hrs/week
TP

Todd Peterson

Chairman & At Large
0 hrs/week
TM

Tori Murphy

At Large
0 hrs/week
TD

Trent Dilfer

At Large
0 hrs/week
TB

Trey Burton

At Large
0 hrs/week
TC

Tyler Clutts

At Large
0 hrs/week
VR

Vicki Rose

At Large
0 hrs/week
YD

Yannette Davis

At Large
0 hrs/week
YB

Yesenia Burton

At Large
0 hrs/week

Milestones

1974

Ministry Founded

1974

Pro Athletes Outreach established to serve professional athletes with faith-based community and discipleship

October 1974

IRS Recognition

October 1974

Received tax-exempt status as a religious organization serving the professional sports community

2017

Growth Period

2017

Annual revenue reached $4.0 million supporting expanded programs for athletes and couples nationwide

2019

Record Support

2019

Revenue grew to $5.3 million with 98 volunteers serving professional athletes across multiple sports

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

TP
Todd Peterson Chairman & At Large

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2019)

$565K

Highest Paid

$290K

Steve Stenstrom

Compensated Officers

5

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Steve Stenstrom President & At Large $79,797 $210,524 $290,321 40
Howard Haworth VP Ministry OPS $88,632 $60,756 $149,388 40
Lori Stenstrom Strategic Partnership $68,500 $2,550 $71,050 40
Rene Taubensee At Large $48,000 — $48,000 10
Don Davis At Large $6,000 — $6,000 2

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$425 Total Given
Republican $425 (100%)
3 Contributions
$142 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

1 Individual Donor
DK
Dianna Krise 3 contributions • $142 avg
$425

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Dianna Krise with 3 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Dianna Krise at $142 each
🎯
Top Recipient MARK LAMB FOR SENATE — $217

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$221K

Total Forgiven

$223K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

15

Loan Details 1 loan

$221,302
Forgiven
Forgiven: $223,460 100%
Approved May 1, 2020
Lender Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 15
Forgiven On Apr 28, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$2.2M Grants Received
5 Organizations

Top Funders

5 total
NC
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.
$1.9M
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$206K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$71K
PW
Pastime With Purpose Inc.
$44K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$10K
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. American Endowment Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Pastime With Purpose Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. American Endowment Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Pastime With Purpose Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Pro Athletes Outreach

Phone

(830) 388-1899
Visit Website
640 Plaza Dr Ste 110 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129