$222,000 in Grants to 32 Organizations and Athletes
Grants Honor Billie Jean King’s Legacy and Help Power the Next Generation of Leaders in Sports and Education
September 4, 2025
Gainbridge®, Parity, and the Women’s Sports Foundation® Award $222,000 in Grants to 32 Organizations and Athletes Through Third Annual Gainbridge® Assists
Grants honor Billie Jean King’s legacy and help power the next generation of leaders in sports and education
Zionsville, Ind. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Gainbridge®, Parity, and the Women’s Sports Foundation® (WSF®) today announced the 2025 recipients of the Gainbridge® Assists Powered by Parity grant program, awarding $222,000 in funding to 32 deserving organizations and athletes across 21 states. These grants aim to level the playing field and expand access to sports and education for girls and women across the country.
Now in its third year, Gainbridge Assists has become a force in driving equity in sports, directly supporting grassroots leaders, elite athletes, and community-based programs that use sport as a platform to build confidence, opportunity, and leadership. This year’s recipients represent a diverse network of changemakers – from Paralympians and Olympians to grassroots organizations and student-led nonprofits – working to promote access and equity for girls and women in sports and education.
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Gainbridge Assists continues to grow in reach and resonance levels, supporting changemakers who are breaking down barriers and fostering participation and leadership. The impact goes far beyond the numbers. It’s about investing in equity, access, and the belief that every girl deserves a shot at her dreams.
MIKE NICHOLS, GROUP 1001 CHIEF OF SPONSORSHIP STRATEGY AND ACTIVATION
Each grant recipient will receive $5,000 for an event or project that supports girls and women in sports and/or education. This grant is in honor of Gainbridge ambassador, sports icon, and equality champion, Billie Jean King, who founded WSF over 50 years ago with a $5,000 check.
A special $50,000 grant will be awarded to the Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities, an organization that embodies the spirit of inclusion and accessibility that drives this program. The Caitlin Clark Foundation, founded by Gainbridge ambassador and WNBA star Caitlin Clark, will receive a special $22,000 grant, recognizing its work to uplift youth through education, nutrition, and sports.
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This is an opportunity for each of the organizations to make a huge difference for the next generation of girls and women. It’s great to see that Gainbridge continues to level the playing field through their sponsorship of women’s sports and beyond, especially at a grassroots level.
BILLIE JEAN KING, FOUNDER OF WSF
Grant recipients will execute their events or projects in November 2025. For more information on Gainbridge Assists, visit https://paritynow.co/gainbridge-assists.
About the Caitlin Clark Foundation
Caitlin’s passion and joy on the court inspire her Foundation’s work off the court. The Caitlin Clark Foundation’s mission is to uplift and improve the lives of youth and their communities through education, nutrition, and sports—three pillars Caitlin believes were foundational in her own success.
