United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is a publicly owned non-profit organization founded in 1894. Headquartered in the United States, it has approximately 1,000 employees. The USOPC is responsible for selecting, training, and fielding U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American, and Parapan American Games. It also provides support to athletes and coaches, promotes the Olympic and Paralympic movements, and educates the public about the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The USOPC is funded through a combination of private donations, government grants, and corporate sponsorships.