Washington DC Furies Foundation

In addition, the Foundation fulfills its mission by:

• Providing oversight to help the club comply with the requirements for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Long-term fundraising
• Developing and maintaining an alumni network
• Developing and managing club events related to celebrations and long-term fundraising.

While active players sustain the day-to-day functions of the team including playing and fundraising for the day-to-day team expenses, the Foundation focuses on long-term capital development, which includes the following goals:

• Purchase of land for fields and a clubhouse
• Fostering and supporting youth and high school rugby
• Providing the active players with a solid financial base and standards to ensure the longevity of the club.

In 2007, the Foundation decided to allot the funds raised to the following four areas:

• Foundation-designated endowment for land purchase: 50% of funds raised
• Foundation-designated reserve for contingency funding: 25% of funds raised
• Fundraising, alumni network development: 20% of funds raised
• Club operating needs: 10% of club's budget up to a certain amount.

The Foundation anticipates that this general distribution of funds will remain consistent, although the specific projects funded (such as developing the alumni network) may change from year to year.

The Foundation has a Board of Directors that consists of four seats designated for alumni, two seats designated for players, three at large seats and the immediate past chair. The current Foundation Board members are:

Joanne Correira
Nancy Fitz
Dre Khoury
Diane Poole
Esther Rege Berg
Amelia Robinette
Pat Sterner

If you are interesting in joining the Foundation Board, please contact boardchair@dcfuries.com

The Washington DC Furies are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 

All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.