Finish Line Youth Foundation
The Finish Line Youth Foundation is a philanthropic outlet for the Finish Line, to help build a sense of legacy for all Finish Line employees, past and present. The Finish Line Youth Foundation focuses funding on organizations that provide opportunities for youth participation in youth athletic programs and camps. The Foundation offers three grant programs:
- Founder’s Grants, which are emergency funds in the case of natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances
- Legacy Grants, which are for qualified organizations in need of improvements and/or renovations to existing buildings, grounds, and property or for new facilities and/or grounds
- Programmatic Grants, which provide opportunities for kids to participate in community-based youth athletic programs and camps that emphasize active lifestyles, especially programs that serve disadvantaged and special needs kids
Amount: Varies by grant type:
- Founder’s Grants: $5,000-$25,000
- Legacy Grants: $10,000-$75,000
- Programmatic Grants: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. Organizations should be located within 25 miles of a Finish Line retail store.
Link: http://www.finishline.com/store/youthfoundation/guidelines.jsp
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