WAYS TO GIVE
MVLA San Jose provides a comprehensive soccer experience that not only develops strong players, but also a deep set of personal values. We encourage our families, friends, and community members to support MVLA San Jose through a broad range of programs that provide various levels of participation. MVLA San Jose is recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and any donation made to MVLA San Jose may be tax-deductible. Please speak with your tax professional to verify if your donation is tax-deductible.
MVLA San Jose Fundraising and Company Match Policy
Purpose
The goal of this policy is to clarify the process for handling fundraising donations and company matches to ensure fair and transparent distribution while maximizing support for both families and MVLA San Jose Soccer Club.
Policy Overview
1. Family Donations
Donations made by a family member to the MVLA San Jose fundraising campaign support the club's general operating, program, and equipment needs. Because these funds directly benefit the donor's own player, the portion of a family's donation applied toward that family's registration or season dues is not treated as a tax-deductible charitable contribution — it is treated as a payment toward dues. Families should consult their own tax advisor regarding the deductibility of any contribution.
2. Company Matching Contributions
In cases where a family's donation is eligible for a company match through programs like Benevity, the matching funds (the employer's contribution, not the family's original donation) will be allocated as follows:
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The first portion of the match, up to $175, goes to the club.
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The remaining matched funds may be credited toward that family's outstanding season dues, up to the total amount of dues owed.
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Any matched funds beyond what's needed to cover the family's remaining dues will be directed to the club's general operating fund or a designated equipment/program fund.
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Credited match funds apply only to the current season, do not roll over to future seasons, and are forfeited if the family withdraws or leaves the club before the season concludes.
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Families should notify Club Operations if they are securing a donation or match to ensure records are updated and avoid unnecessary follow-up requests for credits or payments.
Example:
A family donates $5,000 to the club, and their employer offers a 100% match through Benevity, contributing an additional $5,000.
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The $5,000 family donation supports club operations and programs (see Section 1; not treated as tax-deductible where applied to the family's own dues).
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Of the $5,000 employer match: the first $175 goes to the club. If the family owes $2,000 in season dues, the next $1,825 of the match is credited toward those dues, bringing their remaining balance to $0. The remaining $3,000 of the match flows to the club's general fund or equipment/program fund.
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The family will not receive matched funds in excess of their season dues, and any credited amount does not carry over to a future season.
Transparency and Accountability
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MVLA San Jose is committed to transparent tracking and reporting of all donations and matching funds. Families will receive a statement showing the amount of their donation, any matching funds received, and how those funds were applied.
Eligibility
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This policy applies to all donations made by families eligible for company matching. Families are responsible for confirming their company's eligibility and match terms through the Benevity platform or equivalent matching program.
This policy is provided as general guidance and is not a substitute for tax or legal advice. Families and club leadership should consult a qualified tax advisor or nonprofit compliance professional regarding their specific circumstances.