Landmark Events

1991 – The National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation (NATA Foundation) is officially incorporated as a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization in the state of Texas.
1998 – First Volunteer of the Year Award Presented to Dave Carrier, MS, ATC
Year – First official fundraising activity held
Year – First research grant is awarded
Year – Reached $1 million mark in research grant funding
Year – Reached $1 million mark in scholarship funding
Year – Reached $2 million mark in research grant funding
Year – Reached $2 million mark in scholarship funding