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Positive Tracks Inc

Positive tracks equips ages 12-25 with the skills and resources to build and lead their own athletic challenges to champion causes they care about most, so young people can change the world.

$49k
Granted FY2024still arriving
1
Grants FY2024still arriving
1
States reached
$7k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2024.

Youth Development$533kHealth$200kRecreation & Sports$66kFood & Nutrition$29kEducation$23kCivil Rights$16kPublic Benefit$11k
02FY2024 · 1 grant

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

How this is measured
The 1 grants below total $7,013, the rows itemized in this filing. The $49,062 headline is the total grant expense on the return; the other $42,049 is giving the schedule does not break out (grants under the $5,000 itemization floor, grants to individuals, grants on other schedules). Every figure below describes the itemized rows only.
$7,013
Median grant
1
States reached
$1.7M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION INC$7,013
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY20–20, $6k) land where the poverty rate runs at 17%, against an area that typically sits at 10%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 10%NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE: $6k → 17%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

ME
VT
NH
IL
NY
MA
OR
IN
OH
PA
CT
RI
CA
CO
KY
VA
NC
DC
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

50%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$437k · 10 repeat orgs$442k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +12% since the first grant, against +0% for those funded once.

10 repeat relationships: 1 still active in FY2024, 9 since wound down.

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

10
24

Total granted

$437k
$442k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+12%
+0%

Still filing today

100%
88%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 100% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $0 went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’18’19’20’22’23’24
HealthRecreation & SportsYouth DevelopmentEducationFood & NutritionCivil RightsOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • CC
    CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION INC
    6× · 2018–2024 · $119k · revenue +78%
  • SW
    SOCCER WITHOUT BORDERS
    2× · 2017–2018 · $39k · revenue +312%
  • DC
    DENVER CITY LAX
    2× · 2018–2019 · $24k · revenue +57%

Funded once

  • CM
    CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTERgraduated
    one grant, 2017 · $100k · revenue +36%
  • CF
    CENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY INC
    one grant, 2020 · $56k · revenue -22%
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Incgraduated
    one grant, 2017 · $34k · revenue +162%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
United States Anti-Doping Agency

Preserve the integrity of competition, inspire true sport, protect the rights of u.s. athletes

Recreation & Sports
2
United States Center for Safesport

With the goal of ensuring athletes within the u.s. olympic and paralympic movement of are safe, supported, and strengthened. the center: delivers comprehensive abuse prevention education within and outside of the u.s. olympic and…

Recreation & Sports
3
Us Lacrosse Inc

Usa lacrosse is the governing body of men's and women's lacrosse in the united states. with over 415,000 members across the country, usa lacrosse provides leadership, structure and resources to fuel lacrosse's growth and enrich the…

Recreation & Sports
4
United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee

Empowering the competitive excellence and well-being of team usa athletes, championing the power of sport, and inspiring the nation.

Recreation & Sports
5
Curesearch for Children's Cancer

Curesearch's mission is to fund & support targeted & innovative cancer research with measurable results, & to be the authoritative source of information & resources for all those affected by children's cancer. see schedule o for…

Health
6
National Comprehensive Cancer Network

To define and advance quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care and prevention so all people can live better lives.

Health
7
Usa Football Inc

Usa football's mission is to lead, strengthen and grow football for all. as the sport's governing body, usa football authors and delivers best-in-class resources and standards for every family member to pursue and enjoy america's favorite…

Recreation & Sports
8
Dana-Farber Children's Hospital Cancer Care Inc

To oversee, coordinate and support the Pediatric Oncology Programs at Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.

Health
9
The University of Vermont Health Network Medical Group Inc

Serve as the governing organization for physicians who are employed to provide clinical services to affiliated member hospitals (the "affiliated hospitals") of the university of vermont health network ("uvm health network").

Health
10
Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation

The samuel waxman cancer research foundation (the "foundation") funds innovative research to bring faster cures to patients. in addition to supporting ongoing collaborative research in specific cancers, our scientists are investigating the…

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11
Commonwealth Care Alliance Inc

Commonwealth care alliance, inc.'s mission is to improve the health and well-being of people with significant needs by innovating, coordinating and providing the highest quality, individualized care.

Health
12
Doc Wayne Inc

Doc wayne is an award-winning non-profit leading the field of sport-based therapy and catalyzing a mental health movement. we provide training, tools, and services that address emotional, behavioral, traumatic, racial, gender, and…

Recreation & Sports
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Grassroot Soccer Inc; the most unlike its peers is Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

32 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 32 of the 34 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
6
Early backer (in before they grew)
31/32
Grantees still filing
17/32
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION INC: $118,780 · HealthCONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION INCCENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER: $100,000 · HealthCENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTERDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center: $83,397 · HealthDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterDana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc: $33,984 · HealthDana-Farber Cancer Institute IncCHICKS & CHUCKS INC: $29,108 · HealthCHICKS & CHUCKS INCHeadrest Inc: $13,928 · HealthDempsey Center for Quality Cancer Care: $13,544 · Health+1 more: $6,307 · HealthTRAVIS ROY FOUNDATION: $69,174 · OtherTRAVIS ROY FOUNDATIONBRIDGES TO COMMUNITY INC: $11,368 · OtherBRIDGES TO COMMUNITY INCWHEN WE ALL VOTE: $11,050 · OtherWHEN WE ALL VOTEALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION: $10,000 · OtherVICTORY OVER ADDICTION: $7,870 · OtherJAG PRODUCTIONS COMPANY: $7,293 · OtherSUMMER'S WAY FOUNDATION: $6,600 · OtherPOSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE: $23,371 · OtherPOSITIVE COACHING ALLIAN…LIVE LIKE BLAINE FOUNDATION: $7,158 · OtherNAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUC FUND INC: $16,300 · OtherNAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & ED…THE LOVELAND FOUNDATION INC: $9,643 · Other+2 more: $12,222 · Other+2 moreSOCCER WITHOUT BORDERS: $38,781 · Recreation & SportsSOCCER WITHOUT …HOLE IN THE WALL GANG FUND INC: $25,000 · Recreation & SportsHOLE IN THE WAL…DENVER CITY LAX: $23,860 · Recreation & SportsDENVER CITY LAXGRASSROOT SOCCER INC: $18,261 · Recreation & SportsGRASSROOT SOCCE…LACROSSE THE NATIONS: $8,344 · Recreation & SportsLACROSSE THE NA…United States Power Soccer Association Inc: $5,795 · Recreation & SportsCENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY INC: $56,376 · Public Safety & DisasterPLAYWORKS EDUCATION ENERGIZED: $25,000 · Youth DevelopmentFRIENDS OF EXPLORER POST 58: $7,158 · Youth DevelopmentRole Model Movement Inc (NFP): $6,236 · Youth DevelopmentVERMONT FOODBANK: $28,911 · Food & NutritionFEEDING AMERICA'S HUNGRY CHILDREN: $8,189 · Food & NutritionThe Maddie Potts Foundation: $35,827 · Philanthropy
Health$399,048Other$192,049Recreation & Sports$120,041Public Safety & Disaster$56,376Youth Development$38,394Food & Nutrition$37,100Philanthropy$35,827

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetCONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION INC: $118,780 over 6y, 0.3% of budgetCENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER: $100,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center: $83,397 over 2y, 18% of budgetTRAVIS ROY FOUNDATION: $69,174 over 3y, 3.9% of budgetCENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY INC: $56,376 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetSOCCER WITHOUT BORDERS: $38,781 over 2y, 1.8% of budgetThe Maddie Potts Foundation: $35,827 over 2y, 8.7% of budgetDana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc: $33,984 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCHICKS & CHUCKS INC: $29,108 over 1y, 29% of budgetVERMONT FOODBANK: $28,911 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetPLAYWORKS EDUCATION ENERGIZED: $25,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetHOLE IN THE WALL GANG FUND INC: $25,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetDENVER CITY LAX: $23,860 over 2y, 4.4% of budgetPOSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE: $23,371 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetGRASSROOT SOCCER INC: $18,261 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetNAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUC FUND INC: $16,300 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetHeadrest Inc: $13,928 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetDempsey Center for Quality Cancer Care: $13,544 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetWHEN WE ALL VOTE: $11,050 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetLACROSSE THE NATIONS: $8,344 over 1y, 5.6% of budgetFEEDING AMERICA'S HUNGRY CHILDREN: $8,189 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetJAG PRODUCTIONS COMPANY: $7,293 over 1y, 2.3% of budgetLIVE LIKE BLAINE FOUNDATION: $7,158 over 1y, 3.5% of budgetSUMMER'S WAY FOUNDATION: $6,600 over 1y, 6.4% of budgetDUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC: $6,307 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetRole Model Movement Inc (NFP): $6,236 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetNATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE INC: $6,236 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCAMP DUDLEY INC: $5,986 over 1y, 0.1% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Ge Aerospace Foundati…Charities Aid Foundat…Jpmorgan Chase Founda…The Pfizer Foundation…National Philanthropi…Paypal Charitable Giv…The Blackbaud Giving …Morgan Stanley Global…American Online Givin…The Bank of America C…Donor Advised Charita…American Endowment Fo…
Ge Aerospace FoundationCT10.2× affinity4 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Ge Aerospace Foundation · Charities Aid Foundation America · Jpmorgan Chase Foundation · The Pfizer Foundation Inc · National Philanthropic Trust · Paypal Charitable Giving Fund · The Blackbaud Giving Fund · Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc · American Online Giving Foundation Inc · The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc · American Endowment Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Positive Tracks Inc funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Positive Tracks Inc. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 50%1%3%6%10%funder's share of their income ↑0%15%30%45%60%share of the org’s income from government →median 13%
  • Vermont Foodbank: 13% of income from government
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc: 7% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
5get no government money at all
4report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
⤢ axis zoomed · 0–60%
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 34 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990 e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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