San Antonio Sports Foundation

San Antonio, TX · Founded 1986

Sports commission attracting major sporting events and promoting athletic tourism in San Antonio

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Community Services
Topic
Social Services
Contact
Jenny Carnes
Website Contact

About Organization

San Antonio Sports Foundation works to attract, host, and support amateur and professional sporting events in San Antonio, promoting sports tourism and economic impact. Based in San Antonio, TX, the organization bids on championships, coordinates event logistics, and develops youth sports programs to enhance the city's sports culture and visitor economy. It reported $5.0 million in revenue in 2021.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Providing direct assistance and support to communities through structured programs and dedicated staff.

Community Engagement

Building partnerships and collaborations to amplify impact and create sustainable change in target populations.

Organizational Growth

Strengthening operational capacity and expanding resources to increase reach and effectiveness of interventions.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$7.4M

-11.3% vs 2021

Expenses (2023)

$7.2M

-14.2% vs 2021

Assets (2023)

$2.9M

+1.1% vs 2021

Employees (2023)

37

+23.3% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $7,398,075 $7,160,838 $2,922,160 37
2021 $8,345,085 $8,344,993 $2,889,328 30
2020 $4,036,513 $3,547,661 $2,873,663 22
2019 $2,678,107 $2,879,862 $2,816,688 34
2018 $3,772,527 $3,145,436 $2,662,443 34
2017 $3,320,333 $3,085,052 $2,196,912 22

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Identify Needs

    Assess community requirements through research and stakeholder engagement to determine priority areas for intervention.

  • 02

    Develop Programs

    Design and implement targeted initiatives based on identified needs and evidence-based practices.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Execute programs through trained staff and volunteers while maintaining quality standards and participant safety.

  • 04

    Measure Impact

    Evaluate outcomes through data collection and analysis to ensure effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by San Antonio Sports Foundation

Core Services

Delivering primary programs and services to target populations through trained staff and volunteers.

Community Outreach

Engaging communities through educational initiatives and awareness campaigns that promote organizational mission.

Support Programs

Providing assistance and resources to individuals and families through direct intervention and referral services.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind San Antonio Sports Foundation.

Heather Vacek

Heather Vacek

CFO/VP of Finance & Administration
Full-time
Compensation: $132,898
Elena Wells

Elena Wells

Chief Operations Officer &​ SALOC​ Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $179,686
Deirdre Murphy

Deirdre Murphy

Chief of Staff
Malison DeLeon

Malison DeLeon

Director of Community Programs
David Castro

David Castro

Sr. Director of Events
Stephanie Guerra

Stephanie Guerra

Director of Marketing and Communications
Amber Brown

Amber Brown

Director of Development
Dorsena Picknell

Dorsena Picknell

Senior Director,  Sales & Development
Tony Benke

Tony Benke

Volunteer Manager
Kruger Thomson

Kruger Thomson

Community Programs Manager
Danielle DeCotis

Danielle DeCotis

Sponsorships and Development Manager
Ben Kelly-Blum

Ben Kelly-Blum

Sr. Community Programs Manager
JC

Jenny Carnes

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $268,624
TK

Tuesdae Knight

VP Of Ea (June 2024 - Current)
Full-time
Compensation: $66,728
KM

Kimberly Moten-Bogan

VP M & C(Jan 2023 - June 2024)
Full-time
Compensation: $44,470
JD

Jonathan D Owens

Chairman
1 hrs/week
LR

Lilet Rey

Event Finance Manager
AV

Alexandra Valdez

Social Media Coordinator
BG

Brianna Guevara

Development Coordinator
MM

Megan Mendoza

Community Programs Manager

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AC
Andy Crouch Director 1.0 hrs/week
AU
Anita Uribe Martin Director 1.0 hrs/week
AG
Anne-Marie Grube Director 1.0 hrs/week
AA
April Ancira Thompson Director 1.0 hrs/week
BR
Bob Raymond Director 1.0 hrs/week
BW
Bob Willis Director 1.0 hrs/week
BA
Brandon Arceneaux Director 1.0 hrs/week
BT
Brandon Thompson Director 1.0 hrs/week
BW
Brandon Webb Director 1.0 hrs/week
BH
Brian Hurtak Director 1.0 hrs/week
BC
Brock Coleman Director 1.0 hrs/week
CR
Calvin Robertson Director 1.0 hrs/week
CC
Campbell Collins Director 1.0 hrs/week
CB
Cari Breakie Richardson Director 1.0 hrs/week
CF
Chris Flannery Director 1.0 hrs/week
CM
Cindee M Soza Director 1.0 hrs/week
CP
Curt Parker Director 1.0 hrs/week
CM
Charles McNab Director 1.0 hrs/week
DO
Danny Oliver Director 1.0 hrs/week
DA
David Abel Director 1.0 hrs/week
DR
Dean Radla Director 1.0 hrs/week
DH
Don Harris Director 1.0 hrs/week
DS
Dr S Josh Bell Director 1.0 hrs/week
EB
Eric Beach Director 1.0 hrs/week
EC
Ernest Cunningham Director 1.0 hrs/week
FM
Frank Miceli Director 1.0 hrs/week
GB
George Becknell III Director 1.0 hrs/week
GH
Greg Houston Director 1.0 hrs/week
HR
Hope Roth Director 1.0 hrs/week
JH
Janet Holliday Director 1.0 hrs/week
JB
Jenifer Brown Director 1.0 hrs/week
JM
Jesse Montez Director 1.0 hrs/week
JA
Jesus Alarcon Director 1.0 hrs/week
JH
Jimmy Holmes Director 1.0 hrs/week
JT
Jordan Trevino Director 1.0 hrs/week
JB
Joseph B Gaughan Secretary 1.0 hrs/week
JM
Joseph Millhouse Director 1.0 hrs/week
JC
Justin Clark Director 1.0 hrs/week
JS
Justin Steen Director 1.0 hrs/week
KR
Ken Raymie Director 1.0 hrs/week
KG
Kristine Gomez Director 1.0 hrs/week
LG
Letty Gonzales Director 1.0 hrs/week
MG
Mallory Geis Director 1.0 hrs/week
MM
Mark Medici Director 1.0 hrs/week
MU
Mary Ullmann Japhet Chair-Elect 1.0 hrs/week
MS
Micah Salinas Director 1.0 hrs/week
MC
Mike Caraballo Director 1.0 hrs/week
NR
Nicole Rekowski Director 1.0 hrs/week
PL
Patti Larsen Director 1.0 hrs/week
RO
Richard Ojeda Director 1.0 hrs/week
RW
Richard W Smith Jr Director 1.0 hrs/week
RK
Robert K Chip Sugg Director 1.0 hrs/week
RO
Robert Ober Director 1.0 hrs/week
SM
Sean Massay Director 1.0 hrs/week
SB
Seymour Battle III Director 1.0 hrs/week
SL
Steve Lyons Director 1.0 hrs/week
SM
Steve Markey Director 1.0 hrs/week
SS
Stuart Selig Director 1.0 hrs/week
SM
Susan McGee Director 1.0 hrs/week
TS
Timothy S Palomera MD Director 1.0 hrs/week
TH
Tyreo Harrison Director 1.0 hrs/week
WB
Walter Bernal Capital Group – Senior Manager
RF
Roderick Faulk Jackson Walker LLP – Senior Corporate Counsel
JG
Joe Gaughan EY – Partner
JM
Joe Millhouse PNC Private Bank – Senior Vice President
LN
Lanie Nguyen The PM Group – Senior Account Manager
JO
Jonathan Owens Chief Financial Officer
TP
Tim Palomera Sports Medicine Associates – Vice Chairman/Partner
YR
Yolanda Rodgers Spurs, Sports & Entertainment – Dir. of Comm Sports

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$726K

Highest Paid

$279K

Jenny Carnes

Compensated Officers

5

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Jenny Carnes President/CEO $268,624 $10,760 $279,384 40
Elena Wells VP Hosted Events $179,686 $7,187 $186,873 40
Heather Vacek CFO $132,898 $6,343 $139,241 40
Tuesdae Knight VP Of Ea (June 2024 - Current) $66,728 $4,096 $70,824 40
Kimberly Moten-Bogan VP M & C(Jan 2023 - June 2024) $44,470 $5,345 $49,815 40

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

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$257K

Total Forgiven

$259K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

20

Loan Details 1 loan

$257,000
Forgiven
Forgiven: $258,514 100%
Approved Apr 8, 2020
Lender Frost Bank
Jobs Reported 20
Forgiven On Nov 19, 2020

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$189K Grants Received
4 Organizations

Top Funders

4 total
JL
John L Santikos Charitable Foundation
$138K
GH
Greater Houston Community Foundation
$38K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$8K
TN
The New York Community Trust
$6K
John L Santikos Charitable Foundation Greater Houston Community Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. The New York Community Trust
John L Santikos Charitable Foundation Greater Houston Community Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. The New York Community Trust

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

Contact

Get in touch with San Antonio Sports Foundation

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(210) 820-2100

Social

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Po Box 830386 San Antonio, TX 782830386