The USA Climbing Foundation is the nonprofit fundraising arm of USA Climbing – the National Governing Body (NGB) of Sport Climbing in the USA. The mission of the USA Climbing Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is based on two pillars: Transformation & Triumph.
Climbing satisfies a basic human instinct to strive as an individual and as part of a community. The practice of climbing builds problem solving skills, physical and mental resilience, and confidence for participants at all levels and has the power to transform one’s outlook about what is possible. With the assistance of donors, USA Climbing seeks to bring this transformative power to as many participants as possible.
Your donations help USA Climbing seek innovative ways to:
Climbing can inspire its participants and the public through excellence at the elite level. Significant financial resources are required each year to prepare our elite climbers for World Cups, World Championships, and Olympic Games. Costs such as for equipment, travel, and medical support can be overwhelming for athletes and their families trying to balance training and competing with the demands of school or work. USA Climbing relies on the generosity of the climbing community and the American public to help our athletes remain competitive with the rest of the world.
Unlike their competitors, USA Climbing athletes do not receive any government funding. Instead, they rely on your support to cover the costs of training, travel, health care, and equipment.
Matching Gifts Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions to your selected charity of choice. We encourage you to check with your employer about multiplying your impact to the USA Climbing Foundation.
Members of the USA Climbing Foundation Board of Trustees make a substantial financial commitment for four years.
The USA Climbing Foundation Board of Trustees serves as an active fundraising board for the national governing body of USA Climbing. Through making personal philanthropic commitments, and cultivating relationships with others, Foundation Trustees help to advance the fundraising goals of USA Climbing. Members of the USA Climbing Foundation play a special role in nurturing the greatness within our athletes, organization and climbing community and helping us achieve our fundraising goals for the benefit of all pillars of the organization.
To learn more about becoming a USA Climbing Foundation Trustee, please reach out to us at foundation@usaclimbing.org.
USA Climbing ambassadors make a minimum annual contribution of $5,000.
The Ambassador program is USA Climbing’s engagement program for passionate supporters interested in a deeper level of involvement with the organization. Donors who make a minimum contribution of $5,000 annually are recognized as USA Climbing Ambassadors.
Ambassadors enjoy greater access to our athletes and our leaders through private events and invitations, and organizational meetings. Ambassadors are invited to aspects of our annual Board of Trustees meetings for an insider look at how our organization is run, its key partners and leaders, and the national team athletes who inspire us all. The Ambassador program is an area for key growth within USA Climbing and we are poised to welcome many new members in the coming years.
To become a USA Climbing Ambassador, donate now or reach out to us at foundation@usaclimbing.org to learn more.
Women and supporters make a minimum annual contribution of $1,000.
When the women and girls of climbing join together, they’re an unstoppable force – and the 100 Women For Climbing community makes that possible. 100 Women For Climbing leverages individual donations into a powerful investment in projects that empower women and girls in the sport of climbing. Participants from different backgrounds and professions can become change agents within the climbing community. Members of this giving circle identify as women, and allies are welcome as supporting members. Each member donates at least $1,000, which can be split into monthly payments of just $84, and together their donations grow. With social events to be planned throughout the year, the Women For Climbing community recognizes that when we work together our impact is greater!
To join 100 Women For Climbing, donate now or reach out to us at foundation@usaclimbing.org to learn more.
Your donation is the driving force of our Foundation. A gift of any amount makes a tremendous difference to the sport and our organization. Join us in our mission of transformation and triumph for American climbers by making a donation today!
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