About Us

Mission & Values

The mission of Foundation IX is to increase girls' participation in sport and organized fitness activity by eliminating cost as a barrier.

While emphasis is traditionally placed on excellence, we believe that participation in sport and fitness activities holds values and skills that can be applied to all aspects of life. We will encourage the rate of girls' participation by providing funds for fees and equipment costs to those in need as well as reward girls who demonstrate the benefits of participation with post-secondary academic scholarships; encouraging future generations.

Programs

• Provide funds to initiate or maintain active participation in sport and organized fitness activities for girls through individual grants as well as group grants for the organizations who provide those activities.
• Provide post-secondary educational scholarships to girls who have participated in sport or organized fitness activities. (Coming soon!)
• Provide information and personal histories surrounding the Title IX timeline in order to educate further generations. In addition, we will provide informational education about Title IX, a federal sex discrimination law, and its impact on the lives of girls and women.

Highlights

Since November 2007, Foundation IX has given grants to
125 girls totaling nearly $40,000 across the State of Minnesota.

Board of Directors

Shelly Boyum-Breen
Foundation IX Founder/President

Nancy Hite
CEO YWCA of Minneapolis, Retired

Rayla Allison
Title IX Attorney,
Professor of Sports Marketing,
University of Minnesota

Joanne Grobe
Creative Partner, velvetpeel

Regina Sullivan
Senior Associate Athletic Director,
University of Minnesota

Shannon Pierce
Principal, Stagetime Productions

Stacey Clawson
Director of Curriculum and
Instructional Support,
Capella University

Joan Barnes
President
sweetspot
Strategic Communications & PR

Kadian Douglas
Staff Accountant,
Nonprofit and Government
LarsonAllen

Paul Schroeder
Retired, Capella University