The Austin Storm is the most active member of the Austin Girls Fastpitch Association (AGFA), the only organization in Central Texas solely dedicated to girls fastpitch softball at the ASA/Junior Olympic level. We receive no monetary help from any other youth sports organization or local agency.
The Austin Storm and AGFA are totally self-funded and must procure funds through either player/team dues or through individual or corporate donations and contributions. The Austin Storm and the AGFA depend on opportunities presented to help us build our program. Your assistance as a sponsor or donor will enable the Austin Storm and AGFA to continue providing this robust program to our area’s youth.
Donations are fully tax deductible. The Austin Storm is a publicly supported organization as defined by the IRS. As such, donors may deduct contributions to the extent that their contributions are gifts, with no consideration received in accordance with the requirements outlined in Sec 170 of the IRS Code.
To contact us for sponsorship or contributions:
AUSTIN STORM
1301 Nueces, Ste 100
Austin, Texas 78701
FUNDS USE STATEMENT: The Austin Storm Board and official coaching staff are accountable for the proper use of team funds as well as your investment. Any and all funds received will be used only for purchasing equipment, uniforms, tournament fees, practice facility rentals (field & lights), travel expenses and team instruction. One hundred percent of the budget expenditures goes to the team.
Where the Money Goes
There are several ways that donations and sponsorships help the AGFA and Austin Storm. These gifts allow the organization to continue to provide venues in which our players can exhibit and nurture their talents by competing at national exposure tournaments. Additional funding also assures that we have the essential resources and tools to field our teams. Balls, bats, uniforms, travel costs and coaching fees can add up quickly during a busy tournament season!
There are several large projects the Austin Storm is involved with: First and foremost is the development of girls fastpitch at all age levels in Austin and Central Texas. We are dedicated to continuing to raise the ability and talent levels to compete against the best ASA programs in the country — this requires quality instruction and continued exposure to the sport.
Our biggest ongoing project is the renovation and improvement of our home fields: Williams and Butler I & II. Field space is a constant battle for our organization as we must compete with the city of Austin’s men’s slow pitch programs and a lack of support for developing the girls’ programs at the local high school and ASA levels. For the next several years, our main focus will be the Butler Fields. These fields are more than 50 years old and have not been properly maintained by our Parks & Recreation Department for many years.
