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INVEST IN INDY'S YOUTH

Partner with the Gridiron Foundation to fund equipment, scholarships, coaching, and community clinics that keep Indianapolis kids active, safe, and on the path to greatness.

Become a Sponsor
1,200+
Athletes Served Annually
50+
Coaching Clinics
15+
Years of Impact
501(c)(3)
Tax-Deductible
Why Partner With Us

YOUR BRAND. THEIR FUTURE.

The Gridiron Foundation empowers Indianapolis youth through affordable football programs, leadership development, and community support. Every sponsorship dollar funds equipment, scholarships, professional coaching, and neighborhood clinics that keep kids active, safe, and engaged.

We provide all resources free of charge to athletes in Indiana regardless of ability to pay — made possible entirely by the generosity of our partners.

501(c)(3) — EIN: [Provided Upon Agreement]
Gridiron Foundation athletes during position training
Sponsorship Levels
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF IMPACT

Every tier delivers real visibility for your brand and real results for Indianapolis youth.

FIELD GOAL
$500
Community Supporter
  • Listed on sponsor page of our website
  • Group thank-you on social media
  • 2 tickets to annual fundraiser event
  • Name included in printed event program
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MOST POPULAR
FIRST DOWN
$2,500
Growth Partner
  • Logo on sponsor page & event signage
  • 4 tickets to annual fundraiser event
  • Social media mention + email newsletter feature
  • Distribute promo items at annual event
  • Quarter-page listing in printed program
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TOUCHDOWN
$7,500
Premier Champion
  • Prominent logo on website, signage & program (half-page)
  • 8 tickets to annual fundraiser event
  • Dedicated social media post + press inclusion
  • Custom sponsor message in event program
  • Company volunteer day with our teams
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At a Glance
COMPARE SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Benefit Field Goal — $500 First Down — $2,500 Touchdown — $7,500
Website Sponsor Listing ✓ Name ✓ Logo ✓ Prominent Logo
Event Signage — ✓ ✓
Fundraiser Event Tickets 2 4 8
Social Media Recognition Group mention Individual mention Dedicated post
Email Newsletter Feature — ✓ ✓
Printed Program Listing Name only Quarter-page Half-page
Promo Item Distribution at Event — ✓ ✓
Press Materials Inclusion — — ✓
Custom Program Message — — ✓
Company Volunteer Day — — ✓
Flexibility
CUSTOM & ADD-ON OPTIONS

We tailor benefits to meet your marketing and employee engagement goals.

IN-KIND SUPPORT

Equipment, printing, catering, or services — credited at equivalent cash value toward any sponsorship tier.

MULTI-YEAR COMMITMENT

Lock in a 3-year partnership and receive a 10% cost deduction. Build deeper community ties with sustained impact.

A LA CARTE ADD-ONS

Extra social posts, ad upgrades, event booths, and custom activations — available upon request at any tier.

Deliverables & Timing
WHAT SPONSORS RECEIVE

PRE-EVENT

Logo placement on all marketing materials, event-day signage production, and social media promotion begins.

AT THE EVENT

Reserved tickets, on-site sponsor recognition, and opportunities to distribute materials directly to attendees.

POST-EVENT

Impact summary within 30–60 days: attendance metrics, event photos, and a report on program outcomes.

Getting Started
THREE SIMPLE STEPS

From inquiry to impact in under a week.

01

Choose & Reach Out

Pick your sponsorship level and contact us via email or phone to confirm your interest.

02

Agreement & Invoice

We'll send a formal corporate sponsorship agreement and invoice within 48 hours.

03

Sign, Pay & Go

Sign the agreement, submit payment, provide your logo and contact details — you're a partner.

Logo & Ad Specs

  • High-resolution PNG with transparent background (preferred)
  • EPS or vector format if available
  • Deadline: Date of signed sponsorship agreement
  • Email files to: Mystica@Gridiron.org

Tax & Legal

  • Gridiron Foundation Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  • EIN provided upon signing sponsorship agreement
  • Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law
  • A formal tax receipt will be provided for all contributions

CHAMPION THE NEXT GENERATION

Your partnership changes lives. Let's build something that matters — together.

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