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Your last game will end. Your last business doesn't have to.
Your support funds open-enrollment financial literacy and entrepreneurship education for military veterans and college student-athletes. We do not take equity in participant ventures — donations fund the program, not a piece of anyone's company.
Capital Forge League, Inc. · Florida 501(c)(3) · EIN 42-2301598 · donations@capitalforgeleague.org
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What donors actually get
- Impact reports — quarterly at minimum, monthly for Team Builder, weekly for Founding Partner, straight from the programs your gift funds.
- Recognition — a donor-wall badge at Mission Supporter, direct team updates at Team Builder, and an annual innovation award naming at Founding Partner.
- A tax receipt — 100% of every gift is tax-deductible; CFL is a Florida 501(c)(3), EIN 42-2301598. You get a receipt by email immediately, and a year-end summary in January.
- Showcase access — Team Builder and above are invited to the annual CFL showcase event.
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Choose your impact level
Every dollar funds real programming. Zero overhead waste.
Mission Supporter
$50–$249
- Funds one financial-literacy workshop for 10 athletes
- Funds one veteran-athlete matching session
- One month of competition platform access for a team
- Mission Supporter badge on the donor wall
- Quarterly impact reports
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Team Builder
$250–$999
- Full onboarding for one veteran-athlete team
- One pitch-coaching session with an industry expert
- Three months of mentor access for that team
- Monthly impact reports and direct team updates
- Invitation to the annual CFL showcase event
Founding Partner
$1,000+
- Full season programming for four teams
- One regional competition event, funded in full
- Ten pitch-coaching sessions plus a $500 innovation grant
- Weekly impact reports and quarterly calls with leadership
- Your name on one annual innovation award
Corporate sponsorship
Align your brand with veteran-athlete entrepreneurship.
Presenting Sponsor
$50,000/yr
- Logo on all CFL marketing materials, "Presented by [Company]"
- Naming rights to one seasonal competition
- Speaking slot at the annual showcase event
- Funds full season programming for 200+ participants
Event Sponsor
$15,000–$25,000/yr
- Logo on event materials and signage
- Booth space at showcase events
- Funds one full regional competition event
Category Sponsor
$5,000–$10,000/yr
- Logo on category-specific pages, "Powered by [Company]"
- Recognition in quarterly reports
- Funds one competition category for a season
100% charitable contribution, not an advertising expense — tax-deductible, fixed-fee, and zero revenue share or investment conflict.
Where every dollar goes
Zero overhead waste. 100% programmatic spending.
45%
Competition & mentorship
30%
Financial literacy curriculum
15%
Innovation grants & prizes
10%
Operations & compliance
"The best co-founders aren't found in business school. They're forged in service and competition."
Donor questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes — 100%. Capital Forge League is a registered 501(c)(3). You'll receive a donation receipt by email immediately, and a year-end summary in January.
Can I donate to a specific team?
No. All donations support CFL's general charitable programs. Directing gifts to a specific individual or team would create private benefit, which nonprofit status doesn't allow.
Does my donation give me equity?
No. Donations are charitable gifts, not investments — they don't purchase equity or entitle you to financial returns. Investing in a specific team's company happens separately, through StateCF.com.
How do I know it's used well?
Full transparency: CFL publishes its annual IRS Form 990, audited financial statements, and quarterly impact reports.
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