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Removing Barriers. Building Champions.
Texas Champions Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization helping remove financial barriers that prevent children from participating in youth sports.
We help cover registration fees, uniforms, cleats, equipment, and other costs that can stand between a child and the opportunity to participate in sports.
Supporting Sponsors
Next upcoming event
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Putt for Champions
A casual evening of putting, light bites, drinks, prizes, and good company—benefiting Texas Champions Foundation.
- Time
- 4:30–6:30 PM
- Location
- Brackenridge Park Golf Course, San Antonio
- Tickets
- $50 adult · $25 youth 17 and under
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Partner through sponsorship, gift cards, equipment, services, introductions, volunteer help, or a charitable gift.
Partner with usHow we help
Practical help that gets kids in the game.
Registration & participation fees
Uniforms & cleats
Sports equipment
Instruction & training
Camps & clinics
Other approved participation costs
Answers
Frequently asked questions.
What is Texas Champions Foundation?
Texas Champions Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to help remove the financial barriers that can keep children from participating in sports. We help with costs such as registration fees, uniforms, equipment, instruction, and other expenses that may prevent a child from being part of a team or athletic program.
Who does Texas Champions Foundation help?
Texas Champions Foundation primarily supports youth under age 18 who may otherwise be unable to participate fully in organized sports because of financial barriers. High-school students who are age 18 may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
What types of expenses can the Foundation help with?
Support may include registration and participation fees, uniforms, equipment, instruction, camps, clinics, and other sports-related expenses that directly help a child participate. Assistance is reviewed individually and depends on the specific need and available Foundation resources.
Does Texas Champions Foundation give money directly to families?
No. Texas Champions Foundation does not provide unrestricted cash payments directly to families. When assistance is approved, the Foundation generally pays the team, league, school, coach, program, equipment provider, instructor, or other appropriate third-party provider directly.
Is financial assistance guaranteed?
No. Requests are reviewed individually, and support depends on the specific circumstances, available funding, the nature of the request, and the Foundation's charitable priorities.
How can coaches or youth sports organizations work with Texas Champions Foundation?
Coaches and youth sports organizations can help us identify children who may need financial assistance and provide information regarding registration costs, equipment needs, participation requirements, and other barriers.
Our story
"Sports changed the direction of my life. Texas Champions Foundation was created from that gratitude — to give more children the same kind of opportunity that sports gave to me."
Emi McNair, Founder
Read the founder's story