United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Email Format
Spectator SportsColorado, United States1001-5000 Employees
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is a federally chartered nonprofit organization that serves as the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States. It is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The USOPC is privately funded through public generosity and the support of commercial partners and acts as the steward of the Olympic and Paralympic movements in the United States, including fielding U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games. It describes itself as the Team Behind the Team and operates within a global, purpose-driven, multi-sport ecosystem to empower athletes' competitive excellence and well-being, champion the power of sport, and inspire the nation. The organization emphasizes core principles such as protecting athletes' rights, safety, and wellness; upholding the integrity of sport; respecting the vital role of member organizations (especially national governing bodies); setting standards of excellence and accountability; and living its core values of Pursue Excellence, Lead Courageously, Serve Others, and Foster Belonging.