The Fullerton Memorial Fund has been established by USA Judo as an endowment fund separate from the general operating fund for USA Judo. The fund is in memory of Dr. Frank Fullerton, former USA Judo President and a seventh-degree black belt.  Dr Fullerton gave tirelessly of himself to the sport of judo by dedicating years of his life to management of the sport in the Western hemisphere as well as on the world level.

His contributions to judo include nearly 20 years as USA Judo's President, more than a decade on the U.S. Olympic Committee Board of Directors and 10 years as the Pan American Judo Union Director of Sports.  He was also a delegate to the International Judo Federation and attended meetings and events all over the world as an ambassador for USA Judo, the Panamerican Judo Union and the sport of judo.

Dr. Fullerton was the recipient of many prestigious awards. In 2006, he was inducted into the Pan American Judo Union Hall of Fame and later was awarded the IJF Medal of Honor for his service.

The fund's function is to promote grassroots programs by providing equipment grants to clubs that may not have the resources to purchase the equipment themselves. The goal is to promote participation in the sport of judo by providing access to equipment and safe environments for start up clubs or existing clubs that demonstrate a need.

The fund plays host to an annual silent auction to raise the needed resources as well as solicits donations from individuals.   All monies raised go directly to the fund.  The fund is operated by USA Judo, a 501 (c) 3, and all donations are tax deductible. Donors may request that their donations are earmarked for a specific USA Judo club.

The Fullerton Fund Mission: To increase participation in the sport of judo by providing access to sports equipment and to ensure economically disadvantaged clubs the resources required to be successful.

Goals

1. To develop a significant fund where a portion of the resources are distributed annually to USA Judo clubs that demonstrate a need.
2. To provide full or partial grants to clubs in underprivileged and economically disadvantaged areas.
3. To establish a quality funding program for judo specific equipment.
4. To be an avenue for increasing access to judo in the United States regardless of economic situation.
5. To create a USA Judo service project that is a viable resource and for its members.
6. To assist recreational and competitive judo programs alike.
7. To work in collaboration with start up and existing clubs to grow or maintain their programs.
8. To launch a strong fundraising campaign and develop multiple sources of revenue for maintenance of the fund.