Oregon Youth Soccer Foundation

The Oregon Youth Soccer Foundation’s mission is to be inclusive for all of Oregon’s youth and continually strive to create opportunities for communities to grow and strengthen together.

History

The Oregon Youth Soccer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, formed as the fundraising arm of the OYSA in November 1996. OYSA initially provided funding to the Foundation from membership dues. As operations have evolved over the years, the Foundation is now responsible for raising money to fund its programs and goals via charitable contributions and sponsorships. Where OYSA focuses on administering the game and all of its benefits, the Foundation focuses on providing outreach programs to support soccer players.

The Foundation’s Focus Areas

The Foundation was established with the goal of providing member clubs with a source of funding for:

Programs promoting equity and inclusion for all Oregon’s youth while striving to create opportunities for communities to grow and strengthen together through the game of soccer;
Field development;
Scholarship/financial-aid opportunities;
Coaching education; and
Referee education.

How the Foundation is Creating Impact

Scholarships

Oregon Youth Soccer Foundation has received funds from gracious donors & Oregon Youth Soccer Association to support a volunteer club player’s scholarship. This scholarship is for low-income status applications. If your club is a predominantly volunteer base club that possibly has families who face the financial burdens of registration fees to play soccer. Oregon Youth Soccer Foundation has placed the needs of our players and their soccer communities at the forefront of our work. The Foundation’s Scholarship fund will provide much-needed financial support to economically challenged and underserved athletes. This newly established scholarship fund hopes to ease the club, family, and player burden so that our athletes can enjoy playing without the added weight of economic stress.

Fields

Central to the Foundation’s current funding goals is to support OYSA’s acquisition of land for development. Currently renting fields for its programming — a costly endeavor, and one that puts OYSA at a disadvantage since fields typically prioritize patrons — OYSA is seeking to build a complex of its own. This will allow OYSA to expand its programming and enhance its long-term sustainability.

OYSF Player Scholarship

Applications will open July 1 for each Fall Season, and will close August 15th at 5pm.

You can access the forms in English here: https://oysa.wufoo.com/forms/k149vl9q1sq6gig/

En Espanol: https://oysa.wufoo.com/forms/z1p30v4c1t373w5/

Questions: email – Scott@oregonyouthsoccer.org or simon@oregonyouthsoccer.org

Phone Questions – 503-626-4625 ext. 4

Ways to Get Involved

Be a Connector

Help the Foundation connect with individuals, corporations, and businesses that have a vested interest in OYSA and the Foundation’s programmatic goals.

Volunteer with the Foundation

We’re looking for volunteers to help us with marketing, communications, event planning, and more. If you’re interested in being an event volunteer, contact us at the email below.

Make an Investment in the Foundation

Individuals can make contributions directly to the Foundation via donations of cash, investment securities, or corporate gifts through your employer.

Become a Corporate Sponsor

OYS Foundation has many opportunities for corporations and local businesses to get involved, sponsorship, or making a direct contribution to the Foundation. To learn more, contact us at Scott@oregonyouthsoccer.org or Simon@oregonyouthsoccer.org.

Field Complex Project

OYSA is excited to announce our ambitious plan to develop a state-of-the-art multi-sport and recreational facility in northwest Oregon. This new complex will serve as a central hub for our community, providing a dedicated space for a variety of activities and events.

Project Vision

Our vision is to create a premier destination for sports and recreation, where athletes of all ages can thrive. The facility will include:

State-Hosted Tournaments: The complex will host state-level tournaments, offering a high-quality venue for competitive play.
ODP Activities: We will have dedicated spaces for Olympic Development Program (ODP) activities, helping to nurture and develop young talent.
On-Site Offices: The complex will house OYSA’s administrative offices, providing a centralized location for staff operations.
Meeting Spaces: Our facility will include meeting spaces to support various events, workshops, and community gatherings.
Maintenance and Storage: With ample storage for site maintenance equipment and OYSA materials, we will ensure the facility remains in top condition for all users.

Current Status

At this stage, we are actively working to identify the perfect location for this project.

Get Involved

We invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Whether through donations, sponsorships, or volunteering, your support is crucial to making the OYSA Field Complex a reality. Together, we can create a space that fosters growth, community, and excellence in sports.

Stay tuned for more updates as we progress with this exciting project. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to OYSA!