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The 49ers Foundation | Organization

49ers foundationThe 49ers Foundation

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   The 49ers Foundation was established in July 1991 by the San Francisco 49ers Football Club as the team’s community outreach division.
  The Internal Revenue Service has determined the 49ers Foundation a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Foundations Staff Members

-Maggie Ahumada, Administrator
-Sasha Taylor, Coordinator

Our Mission

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  The 49ers Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the educational, social and cultural needs of our community. We offer unique resources and financial support to non-profit organizations working to enrich and strengthen communities throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Community Outreach

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Just as the San Francisco Forty Niners take pride in their drive for victories, the 49ers Foundation takes great pride in playing an active role in Bay Area communities. The exceptional support received from our fans throughout the Bay Area is inspirational, and we embrace our responsibility to give back to the community. We are committed to be actively involved in programs that enhance the quality and well being of both youth and adults in our surrounding neighborhoods by offering numerous community programs, in-kind services and the personal involvement of our players, coaches and front office staff.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

How can we play a part in your community program?

It’s simple. If you are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization located in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and your organization is in need of assistance, you can call upon the 49ers Foundation. We ask that you send us a detailed proposal outlining your request and the manner in which the funds will be used. Whether you want to create a unique program or fund an existing program which focuses on the Arts, Education, Athletics or Health, the Foundation will consider your game plan.

Over the past few years, the 49ers Foundation has played a part in several different community outreach programs. Highlighted below are a few of our most recent outreach efforts:
  • Art as Education- An interactive partnership with local dance and theatre groups. Through these partnerships, we were able to send over 2000 students to performances of Coppelia, the Nutcracker, and Hansel and Gretal.
  • Bay Area All Star Scholarship Team (BAASST)- A partnership with local pro teams: Golden State Warriors, Oakland A’s, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco Giants and San Jose Sharks. This committee is the first of its kind in the realm of professional sports. Six successful high school seniors residing within the Bay Area’s nine counties are awarded scholarships for college. For information on the application process and deadlines, please call the 49ers Foundation.
  • D.A.R.E.- A partnership with the Los Altos Police Department, which benefits over 1,500 elementary school children. With our financial assistance, the L.A.P.D was able to customize a 49ers D.A.R.E. car, provide children with posters featuring 49ers players, "Rule Out Drugs" rulers, and a visit by a 49ers celebrity.
  • Make the Grade, Make the Team- An educational partnership with the San Jose Mercury News in Education group, which promotes literacy. The program reached approximately 3,500 5th – 8th grade students. Students who participated in the program used the newspaper to develop their academic skills, including critical thinking, social science, math, technology, language arts and literacy. Students received rewards, such as T-shirts, pencils and magnets based on their academic performance.
  • Read, Read, Read- An interactive campaign with schools and libraries to help promote reading and literacy to children and adults. Successful participants are rewarded with 49ers exclusive prizes.
  • The 49ers Academy- A partnership with Communities in Schools and the Ravenswood School District in East Palo Alto. The Academy serves at-risk youth and children in need of individualized attention not offered in a standard school setting. Through our annual financial support, the Academy is able to participate in additional educational and recreational activities.

Cause Marketing

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What if you could accomplish several marketing and community outreach goals by sponsoring a high profile non-profit organization? It can be done.

By investing in a 49ers Foundation sponsorship, your company can fulfill many marketing, public relations, advertising and community outreach objectives, and the best part is that a portion of the expense is considered tax deductible.

To be a marketing success story and standout in today’s business environment, your marketing plan should be treated as if it were your last play of the game at the Super Bowl. It’s 3rd down, 20 yards to go and the clock is at :45 seconds. What do you do?

With a 49ers Foundation sponsorship, you can win with one well-executed play.

  • Affiliate your company with the San Francisco 49ers, one of the most prestigious teams in the NFL
  • Let us introduce you to our dynamic, well educated, affluent season ticket holders and fans and
  • Establish a season long presence
  • Entertain your clients at a private 49ers tailgate party and sold-out 49ers home game
  • Donate a portion of your sponsor dollars to a worthy Bay Area charity
  • We’ll write the check, but you’ll get the credit at a 49ers home game pre-game field presentation
  • Hand your accounting office a receipt documenting not only your sponsorship, but charitable contribution and tax-deduction

Let the 49ers Foundation tailor a package for you!

Grant Funding                                                                        Annual

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The 49ers Foundation raises over $300,000 per year for distribution to local Bay Area charities and support of 49ers Foundation community outreach programs. If there’s a need, we can be the team member that makes a difference.

GRANT FUNDING

Is your non-profit organization in need of financial assistance? Would you like to implement an innovative outreach program, but are in need of funding? Are your community outreach efforts in jeopardy of being "sacked" due to lack of funding? If this sounds all too familiar, the 49ers Foundation would like to be a part of your "star offense" by awarding you a grant!

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A GRANT AND HOW DO YOU APPLY?

Application Process

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  The 49ers Foundation accepts written requests for grants from public charities or foundations. All applicants must be exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Your request should be no more than three pages including:

  • A description of your organization.
  • A description of the project you hope to fund.
  • A list of your (year prior) contributors.
  • Copy of your IRS determination letter granting your organization tax-exempt status.

Please be advised that we do not fund the following areas:

  • Land, building, or vehicle purchases.
  • Endowments.
  • Political campaigns.
  • Religious organizations (Projects to promote given religion).
  • Loans of any type.
  • Personal scholarships (Ask for information on the Bay Area All-Star Scholarship Team Program).
  • Travel.
  • Organizations based outside of the greater Bay Area.

 

For more information

  We hope this provides you with a good overview of the 49ers Foundation. If you would like further information on a specific subject or have an idea for a project or partnership, please contact the 49ers Foundation. We can be reached at 408-562-4949 or by email at 49ersFoundation@niners.nfl.com.

DATES & DEADLINES

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  Proposals are accepted year round.  Due to the volume of proposals we receive, not all funding requests can be fulfilled. We encourage you to submit your materials to various philanthropic foundations should you not receive an award from the 49ers Foundation.
  All candidates will be notified in late August/early September.
Please mail your proposal to:


49ERS FOUNDATION
4949 Centennial Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1229
Attn: Grant Funding
or Fax to: 408-727-4937.

1998 San Francisco 49ers Foundation Grant Recipients (partial list)
  • AIDS Emergency Fund (San Francisco)
  • American Cancer Society Courageous Kids (Campbell)
  • American Lung Association (Daly City)
  • Asian American Recovery Services (San Francisco)
  • Bay Area Rescue Mission (Richmond)
  • Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame (San Francisco)
  • Boys & Girls Clubs (Bay Area)
  • Catholic Youth Organization (San Rafael)
  • CHP 11-99 (Saratoga)
  • City of Los Altos Police Department / DARE (Los Altos)
  • City Team Ministries (San Jose)
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (San Francisco)
  • Families First ( Davis)
  • Giants Community Fund (San Francisco)
  • Great American College Works (San Mateo)
  • Greyhound Friends for Life (Gilroy)
  • Infusion One Community Development (San Francisco)
  • Junior 49ers of Hunters Point (San Francisco)
  • Live Oak Adult & Senior Centers (Los Gatos)
  • Napa Emergency Women’s Services (Napa)
  • NFL Alumni Charities (Redwood City)
  • Oak Grove Youth Football (San Jose)
  • Oakland NAACP (Oakland)
  • Operation Dream / SFPD (San Francisco)
  • Peninsula Pop Warner (Redwood City)
  • San Francisco Committee to Save High School Sports (San Francisco)
  • San Jose Dance Theatre (San Jose)
  • Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (San Francisco)
  • United Negro College Fund (San Francisco)

    49ers Foundation Giving History

    Year Donations Funding
    1992 14 $34,550
    1993 36 $149,850
    1994 22 $33,750
    1995 21 $54,650
    1996 55 $207,620
    1997 101 $226,820
    1998 125 $230,000
    1999 101 $440,000.00 as of 10/99