The DSWC is part of the Dave Schultz Wrestling Foundation, a 501(c)(3) corporation under the IRS regulations. The DSWC is a USA Wrestling sanctioned club; is is a national program with affiliate training sites throughout the United States.

The Dave Schultz Wrestling Foundation was formed by Nancy Schultz in March of 1996 to honor the memory of Olympic and World Champion David Schultz. Its purpose is to promote and support amateur wrestling by providing funding, facilities and coaching to future and current world-class athletes.

Athletes who are chosen to represent the DSWC display the kind of character, sportsmanship and devotion to wrestling that were trademarks of Dave Schultz. The Dave Schultz Wrestling Foundation is committed to improving wrestling in the US, developing outstanding athletes and creating role models and citizens for the future.