What is Next Contender Foundation?

We are a premier 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides grants to underprivileged children, and those with learning difficulties and special needs, to help them enroll in wrestling programs and mixed martial arts classes in their areas.  More specifically, we will work with the parents/families of these children and local training centers in their communities to match the child's unique needs with the discipline and organization best-fit to accommodate those needs.  We help find and work directly with these training centers and provide the necessary financing for instruction, equipment, and uniforms needed.

The opportunity to participate consistently in wrestling and martial arts classes will give these children an incentive to strive and achieve their full potential, both on and off the mat.  We strongly believe that these programs will instill honesty, discipline, and persistence to help them be more productive in life.

Thank you for considering a contribution to the Next Contender Foundation. We rely on the financial support of people in all our communities to provide programs and services to children across the United States. Through the generosity of people like you, we will continue to place more children in a better position to succeed in their lives.

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*Upcoming Events*

NCF prides itself on coordinating with local organizations on a regular basis to bring you great events that offer fun for all ages and help raise awareness and funding for the benefit of the NCF kids.  Click on the adjacent flyer for more information about the upcoming Next Contender Foundation Event in your area...  and please join us for the festivities!

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Featured Next Contender:
Jonathan Marmolejo

Next Contender Foundation is proud to announce its most recent grant recipient, Jonathan Marmolejo.  Jonathan is a nationally ranked high school wrestler and is the oldest of four children in the Marmolejo family.  He recently placed 5th in the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament held at the University of Illinois in Champaign. 


Jonathan has overcome many challenges growing up, including his family’s financial hardship, to become a top student/athlete at Glenbard North.  He will be using his Next Contender grant funding to participate in one of the top wrestling programs in the country, Izzy Style School of Wrestling. 


“We are extremely excited about the opportunity to help Jonathan attain the level of professional instruction that he needs in order to reach his goals.  We believe that by getting him into a program like Izzy Style, it will not only help with his development in the sport of wrestling, but it will allow him to realize his full potential in life,” stated Adam O’Sullivan, President and Co-Founder of Next Contender Foundation.

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Thanks for your support. Please click on the American flag to learn more about making a contribution!

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Do you know a child that is interested in Martial Arts Training? 

BOYS & GIRLS AGES 5-17

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BleacherReport Article featuring Next Contender Foundation with UFC Star Clay Guida!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1537912-clay-guida-a-contender-outside-of-the-cage

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