HOW YOU CAN HELP

Our supporters reflect the global reach of Sport for Development, providing examples of how companies and individuals can positively effect change for the football community around the world. TSF is always seeking donors and partners, including athlete ambassadors, volunteers, and partnerships with academic institutions and foundations. Individuals may fall into the following categories: 

Current or Former player of International/National acclaim  
Coach/Manager of National/International acclaim
League, Federation, Association or Club Chairman President, CEO, Board Member or administrative (esp. Football) 
Global/National/Regional Corporate sponsor or marketing partners & merchandise company
Donor at an individual level 
Owner, Chairman, President, Board Member/Executive of Global Multinational, Private businesses, Foundations, VC, business leader 
Members of International, National or Local Media (print, TV, internet) including reporters, journalists, commentators, photographers, editors & publishers, Media reps. for Federations, Clubs, Leagues 
Sports (Football) agents representing athletes & coaches
Film/Television/Music personalities including Producer’s, Directors & Actors
Public Relations & Advertising firms 
Professors & teachers at Academic Institutions 
Politicians including Heads of State, Governor, Senator, Ambassador, Mayors

If you're interested in supporting TSF or you know of an individual or organization who may be a suitable or a potential source of funding, don't hesitate to contact us!

Email Gary Ireland directly garyjamesireland@gmail.com

MAKE A GENERAL DONATION

The Soccer Fund Tax ID #82-4089217 is a California based 501(c)3 Federal Income tax exempt Nonprofit Corporation under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax deductible. No goods or services are provided in whole or in part, in return for contributions. TSF is qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers and gifts under section 2055, 2106 and 2522 of the code

SPONSOR COACHING CLINICS & ACTIVATIONS

Our TSF founders have created and managed many sponsor and event activations: PR-media event for the City of Palo Alto Mayor during the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup with Nutmeg, the official World Cup mascot; in 1991 created USA vs. Russia half time show at Stanford Stadium; in 2007 arranged for the Chelsea FC ballpersons, team walkout and half time an activation events for charity partner Right to Play at UCLA and Palo Alto; in 2005 provided coaches for Nestle Milo soccer camps in Indonesia; in 1994 created Pele clinic appearance for the 1994 World Cup; in 2015 provided construction assistance for Craig Johnstons Supaskills skills testing platform at Silverlakes

PROVIDE EQUIPMENT DONATIONS

Through receiving equipment donations from manufacturers and merchandising companies as well as individual donations from youth cubs and families, TSF provides 1st and 2nd hand equipment for individual players, clubs, leagues, football charity organizations we work with organizations, clubs and leagues to collect and distribute equipment around the world.

DONATE UNIQUE FOOTBALL ITEMS

TSF often receives generous gifts from current and former professional players and coaches and from clubs and leagues in the form of signed player jerseys, soccer balls, match tickets, autographed books, coaching sessions and more. These items are then listed on our website for people to purchase. Products will be listed on the TSF website after January 1st, 2026