Our Story
Equalizing the playing field for youth sports: a movement born in 2015.
The Story of FundPlay Foundation
2015
The Beginning.
In 2015, LeagueApps created the FundPlay program to make sports more accessible to all kids.
FundPlay focused on supporting community-based youth sports programs running free or low-cost sports in underserved communities.
In October 2015, RallyCap Sports received the first-ever FundPlay software grant.
2016
Ballin’ for Charity
In 2016, LeagueApps hosted its first charity basketball tournament Ballin’ for Charity, bringing together the NYC sports and tech communities to benefit FundPlay.
From 2016-2019, Ballin' for Charity raised $100,000 for FundPlay to support its growth and expand its benefits to its partners.
2019
LeagueApps pledge
LeagueApps pledged 1% of its revenues to FundPlay with the goal of impacting 500,000 underserved youth by the end of 2022.
FundPlay helped LeagueApps exceed its goal, impacting more than 525,000 kids in that timeframe.
2020 - 2023
FundPlay Foundation raised money to build safe and accessible places for youth to play
In addition to our software grants program and entering into the advocacy space, during this time FundPlay Foundation raised money to build safe and accessible places for youth to play.
The mini pitch we built in the south bronx for our partner South Bronx United. Watch us cut the ribbon on this space. 
We revitalized two baseball/softball fields in Inglewood, California for our partner, the L.A. Dodgers Foundation.
2023
FundPlay Foundation officially became a nonprofit
In 2022, FundPlay Foundation officially became a nonprofit and in 2023, we received 501(c)3 status!
FundPlay Foundation’s mission is to equalize the playing field for youth sports. We do this through three pillars of support: Technology, Community, and Resource Generation. Learn more about these pillars on our Mission & Vision page.
late 2023
FundPlay Foundation hosts the first in-person FundPlay Summit
Leaders from over 30 youth sports organizations gathered in NYC for our first ever in-person FundPlay Summit. The success of this event would establish the NYC November FundPlay Summit as a flagship event for FundPlay Foundation.
2024
FundPlay Foundation hosts our first Game On fundraiser & the 2024 FundPlay Summit
Game On is now FundPlay's annual community event and fundraiser, complete with game stations, awesome prizes, and wholesome vibes.
Our 2024 Summit more than doubled in size from our 2023 event. It was an awesome day of peer learning and community.
2025
FundPlay Foundation absorbs the PLAY Sports Coalition
The PLAY Sports Coalition, formed in 2020, was been a pivotal force in advocating for youth sports, particularly in underserved communities. Learn more and join our advocacy movement here.
watch our story
Learn why and how FundPlay Foundation is filling a gap in the sports-based youth development industry. Thank you to Shane Battier, Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, and Carlos Calderon for sharing their stories.
To learn more about our impact over the years, check out our Impact Reports.