Kiwanis Athletic Foundation

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Supporting El Segundo Student-Athletes. Building Champions for Life.

The Kiwanis Athletic Foundation strengthens and enriches athletic programs for El Segundo student-athletes, helping them excel on the field and grow as leaders off it.

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a division of the Kiwanis Club of El Segundo Foundation, we proudly support athletics at El Segundo High School and El Segundo Middle School. The Foundation is entirely volunteer-run, ensuring donor support is used efficiently and makes a meaningful impact.

Our Mission

Our mission is to enhance the El Segundo athletic community by providing financial support for critical needs beyond standard school athletic budgets. While district funding covers basic operations, additional resources are essential to maintain high-quality, competitive, and safe athletic programs.

Through community support and philanthropic giving, the Kiwanis Athletic Foundation helps fund areas of need to augment annual operating budgets. We are dedicated to the continued support of student-athletes and coaching staff, ensuring programs can grow and thrive.

What is the Kiwanis Athletic Foundation?

Building on the long-standing work of the Kiwanis Club of El Segundo Foundation, the Kiwanis Athletic Foundation was established as a dedicated source of support for school athletics. Its sole focus is enriching athletic programs at El Segundo High School and El Segundo Middle School and strengthening the overall student-athlete experience through community giving.

Why Your Support Matters

High school athletics in Southern California are highly competitive, and strong programs require strong community backing. Just as the El Segundo Education Foundation fills funding gaps to support academic excellence, the Kiwanis Athletic Foundation plays a vital role in ensuring El Segundo athletic programs remain competitive, accessible, and sustainable for all students.

Your investment supports more than competition — it helps student-athletes develop discipline, confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills that last a lifetime. These experiences shape young people into future leaders in our schools and our community.

Our Impact

Annual gifts to the Kiwanis Athletic Foundation provide critical resources that directly support student-athletes and coaching staff. Because of donor support:

• Teams are better prepared to train and compete
• Student-athletes can pursue their full potential
• Athletic programs continue to grow and thrive

As a 100% volunteer-run foundation, we are committed to responsible stewardship and maximizing the impact of every contribution.

Join Us

We invite you to support the Kiwanis Athletic Foundation and help ensure a strong future for El Segundo athletics. Your generosity demonstrates a commitment to our students, our schools, and our community.

Make a gift today and help develop champions — on the field and in life.

How Do I Donate?

• Donate online: Donate Now

• Donate by mail:
  Kiwanis Athletic Foundation
  PO Box 392
  El Segundo, CA 90245

Athletic Programs Supported in Recent Years

Fall Sports

• Football
• Girls Volleyball
• Cheer Team

Winter Sports

• Boys Basketball
• Girls Basketball
• Boys Soccer
• Girls Soccer
• Boys Water Polo
• Girls Water Polo

Spring Sports

• Baseball
• Softball
• Golf
• Track and Field
• Lacrosse
• Surf Team
  

The Kiwanis Athletic Foundation supports athletic programs as designated by the CIF Sports Archive — CIF Southern Section.

Committee Members

The Kiwanis Athletic Foundation is guided by a dedicated volunteer committee

• Scot Nicol — Committee Chair
• Drew Van Orden — Events
• Robert Holtzman — Marketing
• Kristie Sherrill — ESUSD Liaison
• Barry Gribbon — Secretary
• Jerry Katzman — Finance
• Bill Watkins — Member at Large