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Water Safety
Healthy (Mental & Physical) Living
Pursuit of Dreams

— Our mission is to promote water safety, healthy living and the pursuit of
dreams.


DREAM PLAN REACH

I have always embraced the idea that “anything is possible,” which helped propel
my recording-breaking career and inspire the ambitions of swimmers and
non-swimmers alike. But I did not become the best swimmer in history by myself
or overnight. I had an integral support system of family, coaches, and a team to
help encourage and challenge me as I realized my dream – to change the sport of
swimming. However, throughout my decorated career, I observed many barriers,
inequalities, and privileges. I recognized that water safety lessons and
messaging are not universally available, access to aquatic programming and
facilities are limited, the absence of a diverse representation of swimmers and
staff, and the significant financial resources necessary to participate in the
sport.

The Michael Phelps Foundation, led by my wife Nicole and me, is comprised of the
same support system that helped guide my competitive career, aspires for
everyone to have quality access and programming support across water safety,
healthy living (physical and emotional wellness), and the pursuit of dreams.
Established in 2008, our program offerings provide access to the same curriculum
and principles that helped me. We have had a very successful decade at the
Michael Phelps Foundation, and I am excited to see what the future holds for us
as we continue to promote water safety, healthy living, and the pursuit of
dreams.

We couldn’t have done it without our supporters, and we thank every one of you.

If you would like to make a donation so we can continue our life-saving work,
please click here to give a gift


 * Our Board


WHO WE ARE

Along with a coalition of strategic partners, the Foundation has provided a
learn-to-swim, healthy living, and goal-setting curriculum to more than 200,000
people worldwide through the Boys and Girls Club of America and Special Olympics
International. We know that facilitating change is not a one-person job; it
takes a family, team, network, and communities to come together and challenge
what is by showing what can be. Together, anything is possible. Please meet the
family…



 

 * Caps for a Cause
 * IM Program
 * Level Field Fund – Swimming
 * Newsletters & Press
 * Open Up


WHAT WE DO


MISSION STATEMENT

Working to promote healthy, active lives, especially for children, primarily by
expanding the opportunities for participation in the sport of swimming. Make a
Donation


WATER SAFETY

Swimming offers a wide variety of benefits beyond competition – from everyday
health and wellness to recreational and leisure activities – and, most
importantly of all, learning to swim is a life-saving skill. That being said,
there are several barriers to entry for individuals – from fear of the water to
lack of access to proper instruction – to experience the benefits of swimming.
Our signature program, IM, was developed in partnership with Nemours
KidsHealth.org and Michael Phelps Swimming the im Program is a multi-faceted
offering of learn-to-swim, recreational aquatic activities, organized swim
training, as well as health, wellness, and goal-setting programming that is
implemented through the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Special Olympics
International. Find out More About The IM Program Learn the ABCs and 123s of
Water Safety.


HEALTHY (PHYSICAL AND MENTAL) LIVING

Overcoming fears, facing adversity, and developing goals are valuable skill sets
that transcend swimming. So, too, is the significance of physical and
mental/emotional health. Visit our Open Up Page ->

In 2018, MPF expanded IM with a dedicated emotional wellness lessons (IM
Healthy) curriculum for Boys & Girls Clubs and Special Olympic participants. 
Download our eight emotional health lessons from our IM curriculum 

Nemours Children’s Health and the Michael Phelps Foundation have created Raising
Resilient Kids, a video series in English and Spanish that addresses
social-emotional health in children. View the series

We are also proud to partner with The Weight of Gold, an HBO Sports documentary
exploring the mental health challenges that Olympic athletes often face. Visit
the Weight of Gold Resource Page


PURSUIT OF DREAMS

Like many pursuits, access and opportunity can impact one’s ability to realize
their talent and maximize their potential. In an individual sport like swimming,
the path forward requires resources and support that are not readily available.
In 2010, MPF partnered with the Level Field Fund to provide grants that help
bridge the gaps in funding for uniquely talented swimmers in financial need
(Level Field Fund – Swimming) to help recipients follow (or pursue) their
dreams. Learn more about Level Field Fund – Swimming

Learn about Caps for a Cause, a program where nonprofits that share our mission
can apply for a signed Michael Phelps swim cap.


 * Golf.Give.Gala.


EVENTS

The Golf.Give.Gala is our premier fundraising event. This exclusive event
provides players with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Not only will our
participants have the opportunity to walk alongside the greatest Olympian of all
time on one of the best golf courses, but their contributions will also help us
expand our life-saving programming to those who need it most.

Phelps + Friends Tee It Off is an intimate event that will host 105 guests
on Monday, September 18, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona at Silverleaf Golf Club.
Phelps + Friends will have incredible golf, great conversation, and amazing
music for a worthy cause!

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EVENTS




WAYS TO HELP


JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Around the world, half a million people drown every year. More than half of
those drowning victims are children. Let’s talk about it, so we can stop it.
Facebook Twitter Instagram Join our Mailing List


DONATE

The support of donors and volunteers ensures participants around the world are
receiving important water-safety lessons, as well as encouragement in setting
active goals and fostering healthy lifestyles. Together, we can reach more
people with our life-saving programming. If you would like to mail a donation,
please send to: Michael Phelps Foundation, 7 Ocean Street, 2nd Floor, South
Portland Maine 04106, or donate online here.


OUR SPONSORS

We are so thankful for our great sponsors. Because of their generosity, we can
continue to make a positive impact daily.

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OUR PARTNERS

We have been able to work with many great nonprofits that believe in our
mission. Together we have reached thousands of people worldwide with our
programming.

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CONTACT

Phone: (207) 536-8375

Email: info@michaelphelpsfoundation.org

Address: 7 Ocean Street, 2nd Floor, South Portland Maine 04106

Please note that we do not fulfill Michael Phelps autograph requests. Due to the
volume and frequency of requests, any item MPF receives will not be returned.
IRS 990 Forms are available upon email request. State Disclosures



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