Support Franklin Athletics: Donation Tiers

Choosing a Tier and Making Your Gift Count

Picking a donation level is less about the number and more about how you want to stay connected to the programme. A Bronze gift from a family with a first-year runner matters just as much as a Platinum pledge from a local business, because steady support from many households is what keeps a high school athletics programme running season after season.

Where support typically goes

In most public high school programmes, district budgets cover the basics, while community contributions fill the gaps that shape day-to-day experience. Common uses include:

• Equipment and uniforms: replacing worn gear, buying protective equipment and keeping sizes available for new athletes.
• Travel: helping with transport and meals for away games and tournaments, so cost is not a barrier to participation.
• Access for every student: assisting families who might otherwise struggle with participation costs.
• Facility touches: smaller upgrades to training spaces, scoreboards or team rooms. You can see the spaces our teams use on the facilities page.

Practical tips before you give

Ask how a gift will be allocated, and whether you can direct it to a specific sport or to a general fund. General funds often help most, since they can be moved to wherever the need is greatest that season. If tax deductibility matters to you, confirm the receiving organisation's status and keep your receipt; a tax professional can advise on your own situation.

Businesses may want to ask about matching programmes too. Many employers match employee donations to school-related causes, which can effectively move a gift up a tier at no extra cost to you.

Giving beyond money

Time is valuable as well. Running the concession stand, keeping the clock, driving for away trips or helping organise a fundraiser all reduce costs and strengthen the community around our teams. To learn how parents and neighbours get involved, visit the boosters page, or check the schedule and simply turn up to cheer. A full stand on game day is a form of support every athlete notices.