Founded in 1995, the
mission of the Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation (SSCF) is to promote
the healthy social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of
youth by enhancing opportunities for participation in sports and fitness
activities.
In the Fall of 2004, the Foundation unveiled the Spirit
of 12 Partners Program, a new collaboration among Seattle youth service
organizations, the Seahawks, and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. Under
this new program, community-based nonprofits distribute the Seahawks game
day program during the team’s home games. Each partner keeps 100%
of the proceeds, which is matched by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
The current nonprofit participants are the YMCA of Greater Seattle, Camp
Fire USA, Big Brothers Big Sisters of King and Pierce Counties and Treehouse.
The SSCF also hosts five National Football League Charities (NFLC) programs.
These include the Hometown Huddle, Community Quarterback Award, Jr. Community
Quarterback Award, Student All Star, and Coach of the Week. Each program
promotes community investment and volunteerism in people of all ages.
Finally, the SSCF is committed to supporting the Seahawks
Leadership Academy, a Seattle public middle school serving 6th, 7th
and 8th grade at-risk students. In addition to SSCF’s financial
support to the Academy, Seahawks players make regular appearances and
participate in school functions promoting literacy and academic achievement.
If you have received funding from the SSCF in the past, we suggest that
you visit the Foundation Center (www.fdncenter.org),
the Council on Foundations (www.cof.org)
or the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation (www.pgafamilyfoundation.org)
to learn about other funding opportunities for which your organization
might be eligible. |