Every year, hundreds of kids miss out on sports—not because they lack talent, but because they can’t afford it.

The pay-to-play model has become one of the biggest barriers in youth sports. Families are forced to choose between everyday expenses and opportunities that could completely change their child’s future.

At Fern Athletics Foundation, Inc., we’re here to change that.

We are an official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, which means all donations are tax-deductible, and every dollar goes directly toward creating real opportunities for kids in our community.

⚽ Our Mission: Eliminate Pay-to-Play

We’re building a system where kids can access high-level training, leagues, and development—regardless of income.

Because when kids are exposed to sports, they gain:

Discipline
Confidence
Leadership
Life-changing opportunities

Many go on to earn scholarships and build futures far beyond what their circumstances might have allowed.

And if we ever want to see the United States compete at the highest level—and one day win a World Cup—it starts here.

Introducing: The Fern 250

We’re building The Fern 250—a group of 250 monthly supporters committed to eliminating pay-to-play in our community.

👉 250 people × ~$50/month = $150,000/year

That’s what it takes to:

Fully fund our leagues, camps, and clinics
Provide consistent scholarships to families in need
Build toward launching Fern Academy for FREE

This isn’t just a donation.

This is a commitment to making sure no child is held back because of finances.

Our 2026 Funding Roadmap

We believe in full transparency:

🎯Goal: $100,000

Fund leagues, camps, and clinics for 300+ kids this year

🚀Stretch Goal: $150,000

Fully fund all programs and position us to launch Fern Academy for FREE this fall

🌍Full Vision: $375,000+

Eliminate pay-to-play across all programs year-round

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Scholarships Come First

Your donations will be used to:

1️⃣ Provide full and partial scholarships to families in need FIRST
2️⃣ Then expand access to cover more kids across all programs

Our priority is simple:
👉 Make sure the kids who need it most get access first

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Your Impact

⚽ $130 = 1 Child Plays for Free (Minis Soccer)
🏃 $260 = 1 Month of Training
☀️ $500 = Sends a Child to Camp
🎓 $700 = 1 Month of Fern Academy
🏆 $5,000 = Funds an Entire Team/Season

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Join The Fern 250 (Monthly Giving)

Be part of the group funding the future:

🌱 $10/month – Starter
Help keep a child active and engaged
🌿 $25/month – Builder
Support consistent access to training opportunities
🌳 $50/month – Core Member
Help fund real opportunities for multiple kids
🏆 $100/month – Founding Game Changer
Play a major role in eliminating pay-to-play

As a member of The Fern 250, you’re not just giving—you’re one of the people making this possible.

💰One-Time Giving Tiers

Prefer to give once? Here’s how you can make an impact:

💛 $130 – Sponsor a Player

Give one child a full season of Minis Soccer

⚽ $500 – Camp Sponsor

Send a child to a full camp experience

🏃 $1,000 – Training Sponsor

Provide development opportunities for multiple athletes

🏆 $2,500 – Team Sponsor

Fund a full group of kids for a season

🚀 $5,000 – Program Sponsor

Help fully fund a major portion of a program

👑 $10,000+ – Legacy Sponsor

Make a transformational impact across multiple programs

✔️ Includes the opportunity to send a personal message or business note to scholarship recipients, showing them who believed in them.

🌍Why This Matters

This is bigger than sports.

This is about:

Building discipline and confidence
Creating pathways to scholarships and success
Giving kids structure, mentorship, and opportunity
Strengthening our communities

When you support this mission, you’re not just helping a child play—
👉 you’re helping shape their future.

🤝Be Part of the Movement

✅ All donations are tax-deductible
✅ You’ll receive documentation for your records
✅ Your contribution directly impacts real kids and families

Join The Fern 250. Fund the Future. Change the Game.

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