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GRIDIRON LEGACY / $300,000 annually (Only 2 Donor Spots)

  • Due to your contribution, over 350 athletes in central Indiana will receive scholarships for the “Pillars of Change” programing, which allows for the “on and off field development” of ELITE athletes (nominated only by HS coaches or HS administration) in their pursuit to obtain D1, D2, and D3 scholarships
  • This donation allows for the trajectory of an athlete’s life to be changed forever as the best trainers and coaches of past generations pass down their “knowledge, experience, & skills” to the future greats of the game
  • You will receive one color advertisement in each issue of the Colts Scout Magazine produced for each Indianapolis Colts home game during each covered NFL Season
  • You will receive a two game Advertising Assets Package, this includes: one minute of logo exposure and messaging on two Message Board LED signs at Lucas Oil Stadium six times during each Indianapolis Colts home game and one 30 second commercial during play-by-play game coverage on 97.1 Hank FM, 1070 The Fan, and 107.5 FM
  • You will receive two Game Day VIP Packages for four guests who will experience a Colts game from an On-Field Suite (F25B) along with four pre-game sideline passes
  • You will receive one Lucas Oil concert/event with ten suite tickets during the 2022 calendar year to an event of your choice
  • You will also receive two VIP Experience tickets to the 2023 Superbowl hosted at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona

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MATCHING MCAFEE / $100,000 annually (Only 4 Donor Spots)

  • Pat McAfee generously pledged and committed $1 million dollars over the next 10 years to the Player’s Philanthropy Fund 501C3. Join Pat, to match his donation of $100,000 annually
  • This donation allows for the “Pillars of Change” programming to be delivered, impacting the lives of Elite athletes across the Indianapolis community
  • You will receive four VIP tickets & parking passes to party with Pat at a game of his choice. You will be Pat’s VIP guest in style in an On-Field Suite (F25B)
    • “The best endzone suite at Lucas Oil”
  • One Advertising Assets Package at Lucas Oil, including one minute of logo exposure and messaging on two Message Board LED signs six times during a Colt’s home game

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HELPING HANDS / $25,000 to $50,000 annually

  • Due to your contribution, we will disperse your donation equally among our 5 partners causes, whose life changing awareness campaigns and information is shared among our athletes and their families
    • Peyback Foundation, Knot Today, Kicking the Stigma, All Pro Dads, & the Pillar of Change Scholarship Program
  • You will receive five autographed items from Colt’s franchise greats, Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck, Frank Reich, Tony Dungy, and Robert Mathis
  • You will receive four VIP suite tickets to at Colts Training camp where leaders from each Foundation will be in attendance. Tickets include field tour passes

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PARTNER WITH A PRO / $15,000 annually (Only 5 Donor Spots)

  • Partner with any number of your favorite players and sponsor a youth football camp and we will get the NFL Foundation to match your donation
  • This donation allows for customized summer youth football camps to be delivered for the youth of Indianapolis, one-of-a-kind experiences for the kids
  • You will be able to attend the training session & obtain bespoke meet & greets
  • After the training is complete you will receive dinner with the professional athlete(s) and coaches
  • Signed jerseys from the professional athlete and coaches

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DISTRICT SUPPORT / $10,000 annually

  • Due to your contribution, there will be direct support to school district/township- based youth leagues in the form of sponsorship, league and coaching support
  • Your donation will provide 26 tickets at each Colts game to be provided to our participating youth programs for players and coaches
  • You will receive a pre-season Game Day VIP Package for four guests who will experience a Colts game from an On-Field Suite (F25B)
    • “The best endzone suite at Lucas Oil”
  • You will also receive one all-inclusive media package for an ISHAA game of the week broadcast of your choice. This includes:
    • Four 30 second commercials in a game, two live reads during the broadcast, and one commercial spot at the ISHAA Championship halftime show
  • VIP Access to all the high school tournament games for 10 guests at Lucas Oil

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CIRCLE CITY CLASSICS/ $5,000 annually

  • Due to your contribution, we can sponsor and host youth football tournament(s) throughout Indianapolis and surrounding communities
  • This will allow participating youth team to have tournament costs covered
  • All access invitation to all the games as a premier sponsor with signage and brand rights designated to a business or cause of your choice
  • Customized brand to market strategy & activation at each event
  • Media coverage of four 45 second commercial during each of the streamed games

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TEAM 500/ $3,000 annually

  • Due to your contribution and in partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, you can match funds paid out to all youth program volunteers working at IMS during the month of May
  • This will provide funding for team programs operating costs of such as membership fees, league and tournament fees, and or lodging/transportation for travel games
  • You will receive four Turn 2 VIP suite tickets to an IMS Speedway event of your choice with a VIP all-inclusive package including meet and greets with Ed Carpenter Racing and pit/garage passes (this EXCLUDES the INDY 500 race day event)

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ATHLETE SUPPORT FUND / $2,000 annually

  • Due to your contribution, we can support a young youth athlete with off season position specific training for six hours a week, allowing the athlete to participate elite level training (including sports performance gym memberships)
  • Due to your contribution, camp and showcase fees will be paid for athletes
  • You will receive an Associate Sponsor designation for the Colts Youth Football Sunday Night 7v7 Tournament. This includes one advertisement booth of your choice and the sponsorship of one scholarship team in the tournament

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EQUIPMENT & GEAR / $250 – $10,000 annually

  • Due to your contribution, this will provide athletes with the following items: Helmets, pads, cleats, training shoes, uniforms, backpacks, footballs, clothing, gear, and equipment, etc
  • All equipment and gear are directly donated to our athletes, teams, or partners who manage leagues and tournaments
  • You will receive two autographed jerseys from a Colt’s player of your choice
  • Cause logos on clothing can be provided

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COLLEGE BOUND HEROS / $10,000 annually

  • Due to your contribution, athletes will receive an off-field development offering which will include one of the following events: college campus tours, college prep class, coach attended college visit, or recruiting consulting
  • This will also provide 100 elite athletes the opportunity to be seen by college coaches, by attending the D2 & D3 “Showcases” and “Camps”
  • You will receive two autographed jerseys from a Colt’s player of your choice
  • You will receive a one Game Day VIP Package, for four guests who will experience a Colts game from an On-Field Suite (F25B) at Lucas Oil
    • “The best endzone suite at Lucas Oil”

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OFF FIELD ACADEMY / $5,000 annually

  • Due to your contribution, we will provide nominated high school athletes off-field educational offerings: financial literacy courses, college prep, social media training, post-game interview training, public speaking, dining etiquette training, and more.
  • You will receive a one Game Day VIP Package, for two guests who will experience a Colts game from an On-Field Suite (F25B)
    • “The best endzone suite at Lucas Oil”

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YOUTH & DEVELOPMENT CLUB / $1,500 annually

  • Due to your contribution, we will provide youth athletes off-field development offerings: financial literacy courses, college prep, social media training, post-game interview training, public speaking, dining etiquette training, and more.
  • This will allow our youth athletes the experience to learn the importance of off the field development.
  • You will receive two lower-level tickets to a Colts game of your choice
  • You will receive two autographed jerseys from the Colts player of your choice

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LIKE KIND DONATIONS / contribute items of value

  • Due to your contribution, you will be supporting our efforts to raise additional money to support our Player’s Philanthropy Fund 501C3
  • Your contributed item of value will go up for auction at one of our many events, end of year celebrations, tournaments, or online auctions
  • Examples of past like kind donations:
    • Signed sports memorabilia, jerseys, helmets, art & posters, etc.
    • Property, Vacations and Experiences you may own. etc.
    • Gift Cards, tickets, or tangible gifts of value, etc
    • Specifically requesting gifts from $250-$1000
    • Specifically requesting items from $1000-$10,000
    • Specifically requesting items from $10,000+
    • You will receive two autographed jerseys from the Colts player of your choice

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GRIDIRON SELECT / Give any amount to your best talent

  • Due to your contribution, our elite Gridiron Select Team (our scholarship all-star team, coached by MSP and the Indy Lions) will receive funding for operating cost of such as participation fees, league and tournament fees, gear and equipment or lodging and transportation for participating athletes
  • Due to your contribution, gym memberships for athletes will be covered for age- appropriate speed, agility, and strength training
  • You will receive one VIP TopGolf Package including two unlimited time (six person) bays with upgraded Callaway clubs and 20% off food

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How to Give

  • Make a donation online

  • Mail Check:

    Gridiron Foundation Inc.
    PO Box 30462
    Indianapolis, IN 46230
  • Wire Transfer:

    Bank Name: Chase Bank Wire Transfer:
    Bank Routing #: 026013958
    Account #: 598877515
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