About the Foundation

Mission Statement: Promote the culture of amateur wrestling to create greater opportunities for our athletes on and off the mat.

The Foundation for Wrestling Art & Innovation was established by a few passionate wrestling creatives in 2021. After years of engaging the wrestling community on social media and sharing art, ideas, and activities, we decided to create a proper structure to support our beloved sport. The Foundation is a charitable organization recognized under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3).

Our goal is to foster more creative collaboration and innovation across the sport of wrestling through:

  • Creating an accessible infrastructure for creativity and innovation across the wrestling community

  • Connecting wrestlers and wrestling programs with creatives to help achieve their goals and grow their brands

  • Providing creative support from inception to realization of wrestling art or engagement activities

  • Providing learning opportunities to help grow the artistic and creative capabilities across the sport of wrestling

Interested in helping us achieve our goals or being part of our executive team? Please reach out to us through our contact form.

  • Ross Bendik

    Founder

    A significantly better artist than wrestler

  • Dr Joseph Smith

    Board Member

    A heavyweight on and off the mat

  • Jim Dutrow

    Board Member

    The King of Wrestling Gear