Sponsor a Player
Northern California · Girls Flag Football

A talented girlShe has the skill. She has the heart. is ready to play.

Cost is the only thing stopping her.
A competitive season runs $1,900–$2,800. Your gift removes that barrier completely — and puts her on the field.

🏈 Sponsor a Player Today
501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Northern California · Est. 2026
Your gift puts a girl on the field
$50Headguard for one player
$250Full starter kit — everything to suit up
$1,000Coaching Certification for a future coach
$2,800Full club season — fees, gear & gear
Tax-deductible · 501(c)(3)
Founding Donor Campaign is live through October 31, 2026 — any gift makes you a Founding Donor.
$2,800
Typical season cost
Gear, dues, travel — most families can't absorb this alone
40+
NorCal clubs with open rosters
The spots exist. The girls exist. Cost is the only gap.
$0
Dedicated NorCal funding before GFF
No regional nonprofit served this gap. Until now.
2028
Olympics — flag football debuts
The girls we fund today are the players the world will watch
The Problem
The costbarrieris real.

A girl who wants to play a competitive season faces $1,900 or more in costs before she ever touches the field. For families already stretched thin, that's a wall — not a hurdle.

You can tear that wall down. Your gift goes directly to her club fees, gear, or travel. She brings the talent, grit, and heart. You remove the cost.

What a season actually costs
Club registration fees$800–$1,200
Gear (cleats, flags, protective headgear)$250–$400
Tournament travel & hotels$600–$900
Team SWAG & uniform$250–$300
Total barrier to entry$1,900–$2,800
Sponsor a Player Campaign

One gift. One girl. One full season.

Every level below puts a girl closer to the field. Pick the one that's right for you — every dollar counts.

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$50
Protective headgear for one player
👟
$250
Full starter kit — head-to-toe gear
🏋️‍♀️
$625
Average full award to one athlete
🏉
$1,900
Typical competitive season cost gap
Full Sponsorship
🏆
$2,800
Club fees + full gear for one complete season
Sponsor a Player Today →
All gifts tax-deductible · 501(c)(3) nonprofit
How It Works

Simple to give. Life-changing to receive.

For Athletes & Families
1
Check your eligibility
Ages 8–18 · NorCal resident · Enrolled in flag football · Income within guidelines
2
Submit a short application
10 minutes. Tell us about you, your club, and what you need. Basic income documentation required.
3
Get your award — and play
Funds paid directly to your club or gear vendor. Reviewed within 14 business days.
For Donors
1
You choose a gift level
$50 to $2,800+. Every dollar has a direct, specific impact you can see.
2
We match your gift to a girl
Your donation is matched to a verified applicant within your program category of choice.
3
She plays. You hear about it.
Donors receive our impact report showing exactly how their gift was used. No fluff.
Real Girls. Real Impact.

Photos from the field.

Player diving for a catch in the end zone
Player fighting off a flag pull during a game
Team huddled together with coaches before a game
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Flag football didn’t just change the way I played—it changed the trajectory of my life. It taught me how to lead with confidence, believe in myself, and pursue opportunities I never imagined possible. Every girl deserves that same chance.

— Founding Athlete, Presentation High School Flag Football and EndZone Elite Flag Football Club
Alexa, Founding Athlete
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501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Federal tax-exempt
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EIN: 42-3128949
Registered with IRS
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990 Published Annually
Full financial transparency
Limited-Time Campaign · Through October 31, 2026
Become a Founding Donor.

The Girls Flag Football Foundation is just getting started. Every member of our Board has personally invested in this mission — now we're inviting our friends, families, colleagues, and community to help build it with us.

Whether you give $25 or $2,500, any gift makes you a Founding Donor recognized in GFFF's inaugural community of supporters.
One day, thousands of girls may benefit from this work. You can say you were there at the beginning.
Monthly Giving Program
Join
The Huddle.

$25 a month keeps girls on the field year-round. The Huddle is our monthly giving circle — a community of donors who believe consistent support is how you build a real program, not just a one-time moment.

$25
/month
$50
/month
$100
/month
$250
/month
Join The Huddle →
The Huddle
Monthly Giving Circle — Members get:
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Quarterly impact updates showing exactly who your gifts helped
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Founding Member recognition on the GFF donor wall
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Early access to annual impact report
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Invitation to annual Field Day celebration event
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Easy cancel / modify anytime — no pressure
Join The Huddle →
Corporate Partnership
Put your brand
where girls compete.

Flag football is heading to the 2028 LA Olympics. Your brand belongs at the center of that movement, in Northern California, right now. This is not a donation — it’s a partnership with measurable visibility and community impact.

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    Brand visibility at tournaments, on jerseys, social media, and athlete stories across NorCal
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    Employee pride — align your brand with women’s sports, girls’ leadership, and equity in athletics
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    Community impact — we show exactly how many girls your sponsorship put on the field
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    Tax-deductible 501(c)(3) contribution with full sponsorship acknowledgment
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    Multi-year partnership options available at Gold and Presenting tiers
Partnership Tiers
Bronze
$1,000
  • Website logo
  • Thank-you social post
  • Newsletter mention
Silver
$5,000
  • All Bronze +
  • Impact report feature
  • Event banner
Gold
$10,000
  • All Silver +
  • Jersey logo patch
  • Custom athlete story
Presenting
$25,000
  • All Gold +
  • Full co-branding
  • Named program rights
Who We Are

Built for this gap.
Built for these girls.

Girls' flag football is one of the fastest-growing youth sports in Northern California — and one of the most underfunded. While the NFL and USA Football have invested heavily in growing the game, the financial infrastructure to support individual athletes lagged years behind.

The Girls Flag Football Foundation was founded in 2026 by Silicon Valley executives who believe every girl deserves the opportunity to experience the confidence, leadership, teamwork, and life skills that athletics can provide — regardless of her family's financial circumstances.

We are headquartered in Campbell, Northern California, and serve athletes from Fresno County north to the Oregon border.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a volunteer board of directors. Every dollar raised goes toward direct athlete assistance, operating costs, or building the infrastructure that sustains this work long-term.

Year 1
Target: assist 40+ athletes in our first season
$50K
Year 1 fundraising goal across all programs
100%
Of every dollar goes to the players
10+
NorCal club partnerships targeted by Year 2

Board & Leadership

Silicon Valley executives, legal experts, and sports insiders united by one belief: every girl deserves the chance to play.

David Claveran
Co-Founder & Chairman
David Claveran

Technology and operations leader at Google. Brings expertise in AI, finance, business operations, and organizational strategy to GFF's governance.

Strategic PlanningAIFinanceOperations
Kelly Vincent
Co-Founder, Vice Chairman & Executive Director
Kelly Vincent

CPO experience at Auctane, Intuit, and eBay. Leads GFF's strategy, fundraising, partnerships, and impact initiatives.

Executive LeadershipGrowth StrategyPartnershipsInnovation
Sara Claveran
Secretary
Sara Claveran

Senior Manager of HR Operations at Google. Brings operational discipline and governance support to GFF's board practices.

HR OpsGovernance
Laura Cole
Treasurer
Laura Cole

Retired financial management leader from the Naval Postgraduate School. Provides strong stewardship for GFF's financial operations.

FinanceBudgeting
Allison Mull
Legal Advisor
Allison Mull

Former VP & Deputy General Counsel at Meta. Provides legal, governance, and compliance guidance to the board.

LegalCompliance
Tim Zanni
Athletic Advisor
Tim Zanni

Retired KPMG Partner, former Global Leader of the firm's TMT practice. Founded EndZone Football Club, the Bay Area's first girls' flag football club.

GovernancePartnerships
Chris Shay
Fundraising Advisor
Chris Shay

SVP Government Affairs, Sharks Sports & Entertainment. Brings deep experience in stakeholder engagement, corporate partnerships, and public affairs to the board.

FundraisingGov Affairs
Wendy Abelmann
Grant Advisor
Wendy Abelmann

20+ year educator and nonprofit leader. Supports GFF's grant development, fundraising strategy, and impact programming initiatives.

GrantsEducation
Riki Nakasuji
Marketing Advisor
Riki Nakasuji

Brand marketing and content strategy leader at Salesforce. Advises on social media strategy, brand awareness, and audience engagement.

BrandContent
Alexa Vincent
Player Advisor
Alexa Vincent

A student at Cal Poly SLO, Alexa was Captain of Varsity Flag Football at Presentation High School and of the EndZone Elite Flag Football Club. A two-time honoree (Defensive Player of the Year, MVP) and former Assistant Coach of NorCal League, she brings the athlete's voice to GFF's programs.

Player VoiceYouth Perspective

Financial Transparency

100% of every dollar goes to the players. We publish our financials annually. No surprises.

3-Year Budget Projection
Conservative estimates based on comparable youth sports nonprofits in California.
CategoryYear 1Year 2Year 3
Individual Donations$15K$25K$40K
Corporate Sponsorships$10K$20K$35K
Grants$20K$30K$45K
Fundraising Events$5K$10K$15K
Total Revenue$50K$90K$145K
Governance Documents
Available for review by donors, funders, and the public.
📄 Bylaws (17 Articles) 📄 Conflict of Interest Policy 📄 Gift Acceptance Policy 📄 IRS Form 990 (published annually)
Our Programs

What your gift funds —
and exactly how much.

All funds go directly to clubs, vendors, or tournament organizers. Athletes never handle a reimbursement — we do it for them.

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Program 1
Gear Assistance

You provide everything an athlete needs to suit up from day one — head to toe. We purchase gear directly or reimburse the club, using bulk-pricing partnerships with equipment suppliers.

CleatsFlagsGlovesMouthguardHeadguardTeam uniform
Up to $400 per athlete
Donate to Gear Assistance →
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Program 2
Club Fee Scholarships

Your gift covers partial or full club registration fees, tiered by household income. No athlete is turned away for partial eligibility — even a 25% scholarship changes the math for a family.

25% of fees50% of fees75% of fees100% of fees
Up to $1,200 per season
Donate to Club Fee Scholarships →
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Program 3
Travel & Tournament Assistance

Away tournaments are where athletes develop, get seen, and compete at the highest level. You make sure no girl misses a tournament because of her zip code.

HotelTransportationPer diem mealsTournament entry fees
Up to $900 per trip
Donate to Travel & Tournament Assistance →
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Program 4 — Coaching & Leadership Track
Coaching & Leadership Development

The pipeline of women coaches in flag football is thin — not because women don't want to coach, but because certification costs money. Your gift sponsors girls and young women to earn USA Football coaching credentials. No income test required: expanding the pipeline of women coaches is a standalone charitable purpose.

USA Football CertificationCoaching clinicsLeadership trainingMentorship pairing
Open to all · Ages 16+ · No income requirement
Donate to Coaching & Leadership Development →
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Program 5 — Launching 2027
College Visibility Scholarships

Annual merit-and-need scholarships for graduating seniors who played flag football and are pursuing higher education. You help build the pipeline from youth flag to college programs.

Merit-and-need basedGraduating seniors onlyFlag football required
Contact us if you are interested in helping players to go college →
Our Impact

Every number is a
player on the field.

We track and publish these metrics annually. 100% of every dollar goes to the players.

40+
Athletes assisted
(Year 1 target)
$50K
Total funds raised
(Year 1 goal)
5+
Partner clubs
in NorCal
Target
$625
Average award
per athlete
Target
100% of every
dollar plays.

100% of every dollar donated goes directly to athlete assistance — gear, fees, and travel. Every dollar goes to the players.

Direct athlete assistance — 100%
Direct athlete assistance

Athlete Stories

First names only. Real stories, real barriers, real outcomes.

Athlete stories coming at launch. Once GFF begins awarding assistance, stories appear here — first name, club, city, and the specific barrier your gift removed. With family consent only.
Annual Impact Report

Our first annual impact report will be published in December 2026. It will include athlete outcomes, financial summary, program metrics, and Year 2 plans.

Corporate Partnership

This is a partnership,
not a donation.

You get real brand visibility, employee pride, and community impact you can measure. We get the resources to put more girls on the field. That's a deal worth making.

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Brand Visibility

Your logo on player SWAG, tournament banners, social content, and athlete stories reaching NorCal families and sports communities across the region. We measure impressions and report them to you.

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Employee Pride

Sponsoring girls' leadership and access to sport is one of the most resonant things a brand can do for its team culture. Your employees see your name where it matters: on the field, backing the next generation of women athletes.

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Community Impact

Together, we’re removing financial barriers, creating opportunities, and giving more girls the chance to discover their confidence, build lifelong friendships, and see what they’re capable of. When you invest in girls, you’re investing in a stronger community — one athlete, one team, and one opportunity at a time.

Ready to explore a partnership?
Download our deck, schedule a 20-minute call, or jump straight to the tier comparison below.
Download Sponsorship Deck Schedule a 20-min Call

View Sponsor Benefits by Tier

Benefit Bronze
$1,000		 Silver
$5,000		 Gold
$10,000		 Presenting
$25,000
Annual Investment$1K$5K$10K$25K
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Quarterly social mentions—✓✓✓
Jersey logo patch (all funded athletes)——✓✓
Custom athlete story content——✓✓
Custom impact report (players funded)——✓✓
Named program or award rights———✓
Full co-branding on all GFF materials———✓
Multi-year partnership option———✓
Tax-deductible 501(c)(3)✓✓✓✓
In-Kind Sponsorship

Equipment manufacturers, retailers, and brands can sponsor through in-kind gear donations. Donated gear is valued at fair market value for tax purposes. Ideal for sporting goods brands, apparel companies, and equipment manufacturers.

Inquire About In-Kind →
Ready to partner?

Reach out to our Fundraising Advisor, Chris Shay, to discuss the right tier, custom arrangements, or multi-year commitments.

Schedule a Call Download Deck
Our Sponsors

We are grateful to every organization that invests in girls' access to sport.

Sponsor logos coming at launch. Once partnerships are confirmed, logos appear here by tier. Interested in being among our first? We'd love to hear from you.
Build With Us

Girls Flag Football Foundation doesn't just
fund athletes.

We help clubs, schools, brands, and community leaders build the girls flag football ecosystem across Northern California. If you're invested in growing this sport, we want to build with you.

Become a Partner
We build the
ecosystem.

The Girls Flag Football Foundation is more than a scholarship program. We are building the connective tissue of girls' flag football in NorCal — linking clubs, schools, brands, equipment suppliers, and community organizations into a coordinated network that makes the sport more accessible for every girl in the region.

Partner Types

Six ways to build with us.

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Club Partners

Flag football clubs in NorCal who partner with GFF gain a direct pipeline to scholarship-supported athletes who strengthen their rosters — at no cost to the club.

  • Priority access to scholarship athlete referrals
  • Co-branded athlete support communications
  • Simple eligibility verification process
  • Joint storytelling and social recognition
  • Recognition as a Girls Flag Football Foundation partner club
Inquire about club partnership →
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School Partners

Middle and high schools building flag football programs can partner with GFF to connect student-athletes to funding, gear, and coaching development resources.

  • Gear and equipment support for school teams
  • Coaching certification pathways for staff
  • Scholarship referrals for qualifying athletes
  • Co-branded program recognition
  • Access to tournament and travel assistance
Inquire about school partnership →
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Brand Partners

Brands that share our values of equity, athletic access, and women's leadership can partner beyond standard sponsorship — co-creating campaigns, content, and community moments.

  • Co-branded content and campaign opportunities
  • Athlete ambassador introductions
  • Event presence at GFF tournaments
  • Impact storytelling for brand channels
  • Custom partnership structures available
Inquire about brand partnership →
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Equipment Partners

Sporting goods brands and equipment manufacturers can supply gear at cost or through in-kind donation, directly equipping GFF-funded athletes across NorCal.

  • In-kind donation acknowledgment and receipting
  • Logo placement on gear provided to teams
  • Impact reporting (units provided, athletes served)
  • Feature in annual impact report
  • Preferred vendor status for GFF gear programs
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Tournament Partners (Coming Soon)

Tournament organizers who partner with GFF provide priority access and travel support to GFF-funded athletes, expanding competitive opportunity across NorCal.

  • Co-promotion to GFF athlete and donor audience
  • GFF banner and recognition at events
  • Featured in GFF athlete communications
  • Priority registration access for GFF athletes
  • Joint storytelling post-event
Inquire about tournament partnership →
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Community Partners

Community organizations, civic leaders, and local institutions can partner with GFF to expand our reach and connect underserved athletes to the program.

  • Co-referral program for qualifying athletes
  • Joint outreach and community events
  • Recognition as a GFF Community Partner
  • Shared storytelling and impact reporting
Inquire about community partnership →
Our Partners

We are grateful to every organization that builds the girls flag football ecosystem alongside us.

EndZone Elite Flag Football Club logo
EndZone Elite Flag Football Club
Ready to Build With Us?
Let's start a conversation.

Whether you're a club, school, brand, or community org — reach out and we'll figure out the right partnership structure together.

Download Partner Overview
Apply for Assistance

You bring the talent.
We remove the cost.

Check eligibility first, then apply. The whole process takes about 10 minutes. You never handle a reimbursement — funds go directly to your club or gear vendor.

Eligibility Checklist
Click each box that applies to you or your athlete.
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You look eligible! You meet all the criteria. Start your application — it takes about 10 minutes.
Start Application →
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Not sure? Even if you didn't check every box, reach out — we review all applications individually.
Contact Us →
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What happens after you apply
Submit → reviewed within 14 business days → award notification → funds paid directly to your club or gear vendor. You bring the talent. We handle the rest.
Start Application →
GFFF Coach Development Program

GFFF trains and certifies girls and women across NorCal to become qualified, confident flag football coaches — growing our own coaching pipeline, closing the gap in female representation on the sideline, and giving athletes coaches who understand their experience firsthand. The program is four progressive tiers: stop after Tier 1 and you're fully qualified to lead a team, or continue through Tier 4 toward advanced and competitive coaching roles.

1
Foundation
Certification & Safety
USA Football Youth Coach Course (Flag); Health & Safety, Abuse Prevention, CPR/First Aid; background check; free NFL FLAG coaching certification. Outcome: certified to coach a team.
2
Skill Building
Strategy & Technique
USA Football Advanced Flag Course plus access to curated GFFF coaching materials. Outcome: ready to run practices independently.
3
Mentorship
Guided Experience
Paired with an experienced club or high school as a mentor. Outcome: practical coaching advice.
4
Field Placement (Coming Soon)
Real Season, Real Team
A full season coaching a partner-league team, such as NorCal Flag Football, with GFFF staff checking in for support. Outcome: GFFF-credentialed head or assistant coach.
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Ready to start coaching?
Fill out the coach application and our Athletic Advisor will follow up with next steps for certification and mentor pairing.
Apply to Become a Coach →
Become a Partner

Partnering with GFFF connects your club, team, or league to shared resources, media support, and financial assistance — at no cost to you.

Area of Collaboration Benefit to Partner
1. Co-Sponsored Events (tournaments & camps)Shared event costs; access to GFFF-sourced sponsors, volunteers, and in-kind support; positive community association
2. Media Usage (photos, video, Reels)Professional content the club can reuse; visibility on GFFF channels; “Partner Club” credibility
3. Network Access (i.e. parent outreach)No cost to the club; funds may flow back to their players; deepens parent engagement with the club
4. Financial Assistance AwarenessImproves retention & recruiting; removes the club from awkward cost conversations with families
5. Gear FundingTangible cost relief for families; a concrete co-funded initiative to promote to boosters
6. Certified Coach AccessAccess to GFFF-certified coaching expertise for clinics, guest sessions, or staff development
7. Young Coach Mentorship (Track B)Structured development pathway for the club's own young/assistant coaches at no cost to the club
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Ready to partner with GFFF?
Tell us about your organization and how you would like to partner with GFFF.
Contact Us About Your Club →
Apply for Team/Club Assistance
Assistance for Clubs & Teams

GFFF provides assistance to clubs, teams, and leagues who need funds for gear, tournaments, fields, referees, and SWAG for a program-wide participation need.

Download more information about our organization-wide assistance program →
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Needs Assistance from GFFF?
Tell us how we can help.
Contact Us for Assistance →
Founding Donor Campaign · Through October 31, 2026

Be There From
The Beginning

Become a Founding Donor

Help create opportunities for girls to play, compete, lead, and belong.

Every Girl Deserves the Chance to Play.

Become a Founding Donor
Become a Founding Donor by October 31, 2026.
Girls flag football players celebrating a win
Why GFFF Exists

Talent Should Determine Who Gets to Play. Cost Shouldn't.

Girls' flag football is creating new opportunities for young women to compete, build confidence, develop leadership skills, form lasting friendships, and discover what they are capable of.

But participating isn't free. Registration fees, uniforms, equipment, tournament expenses, protective gear, and other costs can make the sport inaccessible for some athletes and families.

The Girls Flag Football Foundation exists to help remove those barriers. We connect financial resources and equipment with girls and programs that need them — helping make sure more athletes have the opportunity to get on the field.

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Help an Athlete Play
Support qualifying athletes facing financial barriers to participation.
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Provide Essential Equipment
Help provide equipment, uniforms, protective gear, and other resources needed to compete.
🏃‍♀️
Develop the Next Generation of Women Coaches
Help GFFF create programs that expand access to coaching, training, and participation.
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Build a More Accessible Sport
Help remove financial barriers as girls' flag football continues to grow.
Help a Girl Get on the Field
Become Part of the Founding Story

The Girls Flag Football Foundation is just getting started. Each member of our Board has personally invested in this mission, and now we're inviting our friends, families, colleagues, and communities to help build it with us.

Everyone who gives during our inaugural Founding Donor Campaign will be recognized as part of the first community of supporters who helped launch GFFF.

Whether you give $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, or more, your contribution makes you a Founding Donor.
One day, thousands of girls may benefit from this work.
You can say you were there at the beginning.
Become a Founding Donor
100% of the Girls Flag Football Foundation Board participated in supporting the organization before asking our community to join us.
We're asking our community to invest alongside us — not instead of us.
Founding Donor Recognition

Founding Donor Recognition

Founding Donors will be recognized as part of the inaugural community that helped launch the Girls Flag Football Foundation.

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    Founding Donor acknowledgment
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    Inclusion in GFFF campaign or impact communications
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    Invitations to future GFFF updates and events
Help Put More Girls on the Field.

A girl shouldn't lose the opportunity to play because her family can't afford the cost. Together, we can help more girls compete, grow, lead, and belong. Become part of the first community helping make that possible.

Become a Founding Donor
Founding Donor status available through October 31, 2026.
Get In Touch

Contact Us.

Questions about a donation, a program, a partnership, or anything else? Reach out — we'd love to hear from you.

Email
kelly@girlsflagfund.org
Mailing Address
Kelly Vincent — Executive Director
1750 Meridian Ave #5361
San Jose, CA 95150