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A little soccer can make a big difference in kids' futures. With only a few dollars, you can be the difference maker in millions of kids' lives.

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Soccer's having a moment. Millions of kids should, too.

Your donation will transform more coaches into life-long mentors. You can create more spaces for kids to be themselves, boost their confidence, and form friendships - not just for a season but for life.

 

Soccer does so much. Today, you can help us use it to do much more.

 

This is your chance to turn soccer’s moment into a moment to transform a child’s life right now and for years to come.

 

  • $500 outfits an entire team with player kits and field equipment
  • $200 provides a teacher with curriculum, training, and resources to positively impact at least 100 students per school year
  • $100 enrolls a child in a season of our after-school program
  • $25 provides gear and equipment for a child

Other Ways to Give

At the U.S. Soccer Foundation, we greatly appreciate the generosity and support of individuals like you who share our vision of using soccer as a force for positive change in communities across the nation. Your contributions enable us to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people through the beautiful game. We offer various ways to give, ensuring that you can choose the method that aligns best with your preferences and philanthropic goals.

  • Please make your check payable to “U.S. Soccer Foundation” and mail it to the following address:

    U.S. Soccer Foundation, 1140 Connecticut Avenue NW, #1200, Washington, DC 20036

  • For donors who prefer to make larger contributions, a wire transfer offers a convenient method of transferring funds. Please contact our Development Office at development@ussoccerfoundation.org for instructions on initiating a wire transfer donation.

  • Many companies offer matching gift programs and by participating in these programs, your employer may match your charitable contributions, doubling or even tripling the impact of your gift. Please check with your employer’s HR department to determine eligibility or utilize the Charity Navigator search tool to find your company.

  • Want to rally friends, family, and coworkers to support your passion of changing the lives of children in underserved communities? We’ll give you tools to build your own web page, send emails, set fundraising goals, collect online donations, and acknowledge your supporters. All funds you raise will help provide soccer programs, nutrition education, positive coach mentors, and safe places to play for youth in underserved communities and their families across the country. Start your fundraising page today!

  • Consider making a lasting impact by committing to a multi-year pledge. This approach allows you to spread your contributions over a specified period, providing consistent support for our programs and initiatives. To discuss setting up a multi-year pledge, please contact our Development Office at development@ussoccerfoundation.org.

  • Gifts of publicly traded securities have an immediate income tax deduction. You may potentially avoid capital gains tax on donated shares of stock and have an immediate impact on seeing your gift in action. By transferring securities directly to the Foundation, you may be eligible for a charitable income tax deduction based on the fair market value of the stock at the time of the gift. To facilitate a gift of stock, please contact our Development Office at development@ussoccerfoundation.org.

  • If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF), you can recommend an donation to the U.S. Soccer Foundation from your fund. Donor-advised funds provide a flexible and tax-efficient way to support the Foundation’s mission. Contact your fund manager or administrator to initiate a donation. You may use this DAF tool to initiate a distribution.

     

    If you would like to include the U.S. Soccer Foundation in your gift plans, please let us know and use our legal name and federal tax ID:

     

    Legal Name: United States Soccer Foundation, Inc.

    Address: 1140 Connecticut Avenue NW, #1200, Washington, DC 20036

    Federal Tax ID Number: 36-39-76313

  • Consider leaving a legacy of impact through planned and estate giving. By including the U.S. Soccer Foundation in your will, trust, or other estate plans, you can ensure that future generations of young athletes will benefit from our programs. Planned gifts may offer potential tax benefits while providing resources to support our mission. To learn more about planned and estate giving opportunities, please contact our Development Office at development@ussoccerfoundation.org.

  • If you are 70½ years of age or older, you can make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) directly to the U.S. Soccer Foundation. This method may provide you with a tax advantage by fulfilling your required minimum distribution (RMD) while supporting our work. Consult your financial advisor or IRA custodian to facilitate a QCD.

  • CFC is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season (September 1st to December 15th) support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world, like the U.S. Soccer Foundation. Donate through CFC Campaign today. Our Charity Code is: 11448.

For further assistance or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Development Office development@ussoccerfoundation.org.

Note: The U.S. Soccer Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID Number: 36-39-76313. Donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for specific guidance related to your individual circumstances.