Passback Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Program Focus: The Chicago Fire Football Club and Chicago Fire Foundation program that allows individuals or groups to bring new and gently used soccer equipment, which is then donated to youth soccer programs.
What Can Be Donated:
- Uniforms
- Shin Guards
- Goalie Gloves
- Cleats
- Cones
- Soccer Balls
Program Type:
- Equipment donation and redistribution program
- No monetary grants or awards
- Community participation opportunity
Contact Information:
- communityrelations@chicagofirefc.com
How to Apply
How to Get Involved
To participate in the Passback Program or for more information:
- Email: communityrelations@chicagofirefc.com
Accepted Items:
- New and gently used soccer equipment including uniforms, shin guards, goalie gloves, cleats, cones, and soccer balls
What Chicago Fire Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 4
- Total given
- $640K
- Median grant
- $65K
- Range
- $10K–$500K
- By dollars: Illinois 98%, Massachusetts 2%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Northbrook, IL; Braintree, MA.
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Fields of Work
- Youth sports
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