It’s the time of year for giving once again, and you may be looking to make a difference but are unsure where to start. Well, if you’re passionate about youth sports, you may want to donate time or money youth sports charities. If so, you’ve come to the right place. 

Youth sports teach kids a variety of skills—like problem-solving, teamwork, and determination—not to mention the physical and mental health benefits they provide. Unfortunately, not every kid has the same opportunities to access these kinds of programs—especially those in underserved communities.

The FundPlay Foundation, founded by the team at LeagueApps, aims to strengthen the incredible organizations that are providing sports programs to kids that need them free of charge through software and cash grants.

Here are ten impactful, sports-based youth development organizations that are providing youth sports programs to kids at free and discounted rates and how you can support them this Giving Tuesday.

Youth Sports Charities 

Portland Community Football Club

PCFC provides high-quality, affordable club soccer to low-income, immigrant, and refugee youth ages 6-18. PCFC also specializes in being a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ youth.

PCFC needs some help buying gifts for their players, so every child in their program can get a present this year. Check out their Amazon wish list and ship all orders to this address:

Carolina Morales
9000 NE MLK Blvd., Unit #187
Portland, OR 97211

Fast Feet NYC

Fast Feet is on a mission to make running accessible and inclusive for people with all abilities. Fast Feet provides the physical, mental, and social benefits of running to schools and communities that serve children of all abilities in New York, Boston, Detroit, and Los Angeles.

How Can You Help?

• Donate: Your contribution directly impacts athletes in your community.
• Spread the Word: Share their mission on social media and encourage your friends to give.
• Get Involved: Volunteer or participate in one of their upcoming events.

Seattle Tennis and Education Foundation

STEF is a nonprofit that inspires under-resourced kids to be active in mind and body so they gain the confidence and skills to achieve their dreams. They facilitate this through programming on and off the tennis court.

How Can You Help?

• Donate
• Volunteer
• Refer Eligible Youth to the Program
• Follow Their Facebook and Instagram
• Spread the word

Open Field

Open Field’s mission is to improve the lives and futures of youth through sport. They work with youth in low resource communities around Pittsburgh to promote life skills, leadership, girls’ empowerment, and post-secondary education through the global game of soccer.

This Giving Tuesday, they’re raising funds for the expansion of our innovative program called Future Forward—a post-secondary education pathway and support network for teens from marginalized communities. Every dollar you give will be matched 100% (up to $15,000) thanks to a local family foundation.

WINNERS Lacrosse

WINNERS Lacrosse is more than just a sports program—it’s a platform for growth, mentorship, and life-changing opportunities. Your support provides access to lacrosse equipment and coaching at no cost to families, safe and structured programming that fosters teamwork, discipline, and leadership, and mentorship and life skills to empower the next generation.

The On Deck Circle

The work of The On Deck Circle is about fostering teamwork, leadership and community health through baseball. Empowering communities, and the youth within them is what we do.

Your continued support creates more opportunities for the next generation to dream big through sport and play.

America SCORES Bay Area

America SCORES Bay Area is an out-of-school-time program that supports whole child development through the teamwork of soccer, the creativity of poetry, and the compassion of service-learning.

America SCORES Bay Area is running a Giving Tuesday Campaign, and they’re happy to share that the first $5,000 will be doubled by their longtime partner the Question Foundation.

America SCORES Cleveland

SCORES is celebrating 20 years of providing free programming to thousands of students in Cleveland public schools! Through their unique blend of soccer, poetry, and service programming, students develop the experiences and knowledge to gain self-confidence, communicate more effectively, and develop healthy habits.

Support America SCORES Cleveland