DONATIONS
INVEST IN OUR ATHLETES. INVEST IN THEIR FUTURE.
For more than five decades, the La Cañada Gladiators were a proud part of our community — giving generations of young athletes a place to compete, grow, build friendships, and become part of something bigger than themselves.
After a seven-year absence, the Gladiators are back.
As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth organization, we are committed to providing our athletes with a safe, positive, and first-class football experience while developing the values that extend far beyond the field.
Our goal is not simply to develop better football players. We want to help develop confident, accountable, hardworking young people who carry these lessons with them long after their playing days are over.
Your generosity helps make that possible.
EVERY CONTRIBUTION MAKES AN IMPACT
Running a quality youth football program requires a significant investment each season. Registration fees cover only a portion of the actual cost of providing our athletes with the equipment, facilities, coaching, resources, and opportunities they deserve.
Donations allow us to invest directly back into our athletes and our program.
YOUR DONATION HELPS SUPPORT
• Safe, high-quality football equipment
• Helmets, shoulder pads, uniforms, and practice equipment
• Field and stadium rentals
• Coaching and player development
• Player scholarships and financial assistance
• Game-day equipment and operations
• Program improvements and resources
• The continued growth and long-term sustainability of the Gladiators
Every dollar helps us create opportunities for our athletes and build a stronger program for the next generation.
HELP MAKE FOOTBALL ACCESSIBLE
We believe finances should never be the reason a young athlete is unable to become a Gladiator.
A portion of the support we receive helps provide scholarships and financial assistance to families who need it, allowing more young athletes the opportunity to participate, compete, learn, and grow.
Your contribution can help put equipment on a player, get an athlete onto the field, and give a child the opportunity to experience everything that comes with being part of a team.
Sometimes the impact of a donation is something you can see.
Sometimes it's simply a young athlete getting an opportunity they otherwise may not have had.
Both matter.
WHO CAN GIVE?
You don't need to own a business or become a corporate sponsor to make a difference.
We welcome support from:
• Gladiators families
• Grandparents and extended family
• Gladiators alumni and former players
• Former coaches and families
• Friends and neighbors
• Local community members
• Anyone who believes in the positive impact of youth sports
Whether your contribution is $25, $100, $500, $1,000, or an amount that's meaningful to you, every gift becomes part of what we're building.
There is no minimum contribution required.
EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFTS
Your donation may be worth even more.
Many employers offer charitable matching gift programs that match donations made by their employees to eligible nonprofit organizations.
Depending on your employer's program, your contribution may be doubled — or even tripled — at no additional cost to you.
We encourage donors to check with their employer or Human Resources department to determine whether a charitable matching gift program is available.
If your employer requires nonprofit documentation to process a matching gift, please contact the La Cañada Gladiators and we will be happy to provide the appropriate information.
MAKE A DONATION
Every contribution helps us continue providing our athletes with the equipment, facilities, coaching, resources, financial assistance, and opportunities that make the Gladiators experience possible.
Choose an amount that's meaningful to you and help us continue building something special for our athletes and our community.
DONATION PAYMENT OPTIONS
For your convenience, donations may be made online, by Zelle, or by check. Online payment is available but is not required.
ONLINE
Donors who prefer to make their contribution online may use the online payment option through the donation form.
ZELLE
Donations may be sent via Zelle to: INFO@LACANADAGLADIATORS.COM
Please include your name in the payment memo so we can properly match your contribution with your donation form.
CHECK
Checks should be made payable to: La Cañada Gladiators
Check mailing or delivery instructions will be provided after your donation form is submitted.
TAX & NONPROFIT INFORMATION
La Cañada Gladiators is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Donors will receive an acknowledgment of their contribution for their records.
Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution.
LEAVE YOUR MARK ON THE NEXT GENERATION
The Gladiators were part of this community for more than five decades. Today, we have the opportunity to build upon that history and create a program that will serve young athletes and families for generations to come.
You may never know every athlete your contribution helps.
You may never see every piece of equipment it provides, every opportunity it creates, or every family it assists.
But your impact will be there.
Thank you for believing in our athletes, supporting our mission, and helping carry the Gladiators tradition forward.