✝ 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT · TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIVING
CULTIVATE CHARACTER FUND
TALENT IS DISTRIBUTED
EQUALLY
BUT OPPORTUNITY IS NOT
Every child matters and has a purpose in this life. Some need our encouragement, mentoring, and financial support more than others. You can be part of a community-changing endeavor by joining The Edge in its mission.
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."
— Proverbs 22:6
WHERE YOUR GIFT GOES
EVERY DOLLAR HAS A
PURPOSE.
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SCHOLARSHIP FUND
No child will ever be turned away from The Edge due to inability to pay. Your gift directly funds program scholarships for qualifying families — keeping every door open regardless of financial circumstance.
A $250 gift funds 2–3 months of programming for one child, depending on the sport.
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LAUNCH LEADERSHIP FUND
The Edge partners with Destiny Church's Launch Leadership residency program — preparing the next generation of Christ-centered leaders. Donations cover tuition and program costs, helping young leaders launch into ministry and the marketplace.
You're investing in leaders who will serve hundreds of athletes throughout their careers.
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FACILITY IMPROVEMENT FUND
The Edge is home to four full-length basketball courts and a full indoor turf field. Current capital priorities include new indoor turf and court improvements serving thousands of NE Ohio athletes annually.
Your gift helps build the facility where NE Ohio's next generation develops.
FIND YOUR
LEVEL.
MONTHLY GIVING
$50
/ Month
COMMUNITY SUPPORTER
Keeps The Edge accessible to every family — covering program costs and day-to-day operations.
Social media acknowledgment + donor list
$100
/ Month
PROGRAM PARTNER
Directly funds one scholarship athlete's monthly participation at The Edge.
Social media feature + website recognition + donor list
$250
/ Month
CHARACTER BUILDER
Sustains multiple scholarship athletes AND contributes to facility improvements.
Quarterly feature + event invitations + donor wall recognition
$500
/ Month
LEGACY INVESTOR
$6,000/year — transformational impact on scholarship athletes and facility goals simultaneously.
Monthly feature + facility signage + all events + annual recognition ceremony
ONE-TIME GIFTS
$250
ONE TIME
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
Funds 2–3 months of programming for one child — basketball, volleyball, soccer, sports performance, or arts.
Social acknowledgment + thank you gift
$500
ONE TIME
COURT CHAMPION
Contributes directly to court resurfacing and improvements across our four NBA-regulated courts.
Social media feature + website recognition + thank you gift
$1,000
ONE TIME
TURF TRAILBLAZER
A direct, visible impact on our indoor turf facility serving thousands of NE Ohio athletes annually.
Facility signage + social spotlight + event invitations
$2,500
ONE TIME
FACILITY FOUNDER
One of the most significant gifts The Edge has received. Helping build the future of youth athletics in NE Ohio.
Prominent facility signage + website + social + all events + annual recognition
CUSTOM AMOUNT
Every gift matters. Give any amount — one-time or monthly.
READY TO MAKE
A DIFFERENCE?
Give securely online via PayPal — one-time or monthly. Every gift goes directly toward scholarships, leadership development, and facility improvements.
The Edge Sports & Arts Academy is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. EIN available upon request.
ANOTHER WAY TO GIVE
GIVE YOUR
TIME.
Not in a position to give financially right now? The Edge has volunteer opportunities for people who want to invest their time and talent in the next generation.
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Coaching & Mentoring
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Social Media & Marketing Internships
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Office Administrative Internships
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Customer Service & Event Concessions
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And more — reach out to learn what's available
