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The Sting Soccer Foundation is constantly looking for fundraising opportunities for teams to be able to raise money. If there is interest in kick starting a new fundraiser, please submit the form below. Current fundraising opportunities are listed below.

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Fundraising Guidelines & Mission Statement

Our Mission​

The Sting Soccer Foundation strives to be a leader in youth outreach, believing that the more young lives we inspire, the greater the impact felt in our communities. We believe that the strong leaders of tomorrow begin with our investment today. Our primary goal is to keep kids on the soccer field, removing financial barriers that limit participation and fostering a positive, inclusive environment for all players.

Fundraising Guidelines

To ensure all fundraising efforts reflect our values and operate within the legal and regulatory boundaries for 501(c)(3) organizations, the following guidelines apply to any fundraiser conducted under the Sting Soccer Foundation’s name:

1- Board Approval Required
All fundraising efforts must be submitted for review and approval by the Board of Directors prior to launch. No promotions, collections, or public-facing activity may begin without formal approval.

2- Alignment with Mission
Proposals must align with the Foundation’s mission to support youth outreach, leadership development, and access to the game of soccer. Fundraisers that benefit individuals or organizations outside of this scope may not be approved.
3- Raffles, Auctions, and Games of Chance
Fundraisers that involve raffles, auctions, or games of chance will not be approved.
The Foundation organizes a limited number of such events annually to comply with legal limitations under Texas law and IRS rules for nonprofit organizations.
4- Use of Funds
All funds raised must be used for approved purposes and routed directly through the Sting Soccer Foundation. No personal accounts, Venmo/CashApp/Zelle transfers, or unapproved third-party platforms are allowed.
5- Use of Name and Branding
Use of the Foundation’s name, logo, or brand in any promotional materials must be pre-approved. Unauthorized use is not permitted.
6- Documentation Requests
If your fundraiser requires documentation such as a W-9, EIN, or 501(c)(3) verification letter, please indicate this in your submission. These documents are only provided for approved and compliant fundraisers.
7- Transparency & Reporting
All organizers are required to provide a brief report at the conclusion of the fundraiser, detailing funds raised and confirming transfer to the Foundation. We reserve the right to request additional documentation as needed.
8- Administrative & Processing Fee
A 4% administrative and processing fee will be applied to the total funds raised through all approved fundraisers.
This fee helps offset the direct costs associated with:
  • Soliciting and processing contributions
  • Providing required nonprofit documentation (W-9s, EINs, 501(c)(3) letters)
  • Maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Stewarding donor relationships and ensuring proper fund allocation
 
The Sting Soccer Foundation operates efficiently with minimal overhead, and this small percentage ensures that we can continue to effectively support fundraising efforts while advancing our mission.

Thank You!

Your efforts directly support our mission to keep youth on the soccer field and inspire the next generation of leaders. We are grateful for your support and partnership.

If you have any questions about these guidelines or need assistance preparing your submission, please contact us at admin@stingsoccerfoundation.org

Current Fundraising Opportunities

HundredX

  • This fundraiser by HundredX allows individual teams to fundraise money by asking you and your supporters to provide feedback on leading companies and brands, all through the ease of your phone.
  • Campaigns are ran throughout the year. It is entirely up to HundredX when they invite us to join campaigns and for how much money we are able to raise per campaign.

Texas Rangers

  • The Sting Soccer Foundation works with the Texas Rangers in providing parents opportunities to work concessions at the games to raise money for their children’s soccer expenses.
  • Who to contact if interested in participating in this fundraiser – rangers133sting@gmail.com

Alexa brings both her financial and legal expertise to her role as President of our Sting Soccer Foundation. Born and raised in Texas, Alexa earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in her double major of economics and political science from Rice University. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center. ​

After passing the Texas Bar in 2014, she joined the global law firm, Norton Rose Fulbright, LLC where she specialized in compliance and ethics. As a Senior Compliance Attorney, she was responsible for identifying and resolving potential conflict of interest issues, including the relevant legal and ethical considerations and firm-wide commercial concerns. 

Today, she serves as a fractional General Counsel for multiple small businesses.

Alexa's experience with soccer is personal. She played club soccer throughout her formative years and in high school, earning a scholarship to Rice's NCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer team. She served as one of the youngest Captains, named at the end of her Freshman year, and she won numerous awards, including "Rice Team Warrior," given to the player who displays the most heart and desire. Additionally, she set records for the "most games started" and the "most games played."

 Alexa is married to her college sweetheart and a mother to her three children- twin boys and a little girl. She adds tremendous value guiding our foundation's mission, objectives, and activities.

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Our Treasurer, Steven Sultzbaugh, comes to our foundation with an expertise in business administration, as well as a professional sports background. Earning a full athletic scholarship to play baseball for Rice University, Steven earned his Bachelor of Arts degree while competing at the NCAA Division 1 level. He was drafted three times to the MLB before joining the private financial sector.

He began his career in finance with IMG Financial Group as a Senior Advisor in private wealth management. He made a move to Salient Partners, LP, where he took his post as Manager of Internal Sales. Always motivated to do more and grow more, Steven sought to earn his MBA while working full-time. He earned that degree, also from Rice University. UBS Investment Bank then hired him as their Associate Director. He gained significant transaction experience for the global energy and natural resource group.

Today, Steven is a busy man with his position as Director of Finance for ARM Energy, his Treasurer's responsibilities, and a full house at home. With his wife, our President Alexa Sultzbaugh, he has two sons who are twin toddlers and a brand new baby girl. Steven will manage our organization’s finances and provide accountability and transparency for Sting Soccer Foundation.

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Tina Rincon started her career in public accounting with both public and private clients in the governmental not for profit and retail industries. She has industry experience in private investment companies and the public technology sector.

Ms. Rincon is a Certified Public Accountant and specializes in distressed assets and cash management, financial reporting, consolidations and streamlining accounting processes for small to middle market companies. She works for Mezas Capital Group, a small boutique consulting firm that specializes in capital needs for small to middle market companies. In addition, she serves as Treasurer of US Youth Soccer, the Dallas Sidekicks, and Kick Foundation.  She also serves as Assistant Coach for Greenhill School Varsity Women’s Soccer.   Tina was a “Lifer” and member of the Sting Soccer 1987 Team and went on to play at Texas Tech University.

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When Connie moved to Texas as a young girl, she became a true Texan, never moving out of this great state. She lived in Plano for 53 years, leaving only to attend school. Connie earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and her master’s degree in education from the University of North Texas.

Connie always wanted to be an educator and her career as a high school teacher spanned 32 years. She taught business and computer courses. Connie and her husband raised their daughter Courtney who played club soccer and high school soccer. Courtney’s years as a junior competitor earned her the goalkeeper position for Baylor University.

In her free time, Connie enjoys socializing with friends and family, reading, and spiritual enrichment activities. In her role as Secretary of the Sting Soccer Foundation, Connie’s plethora of duties keeps her days moving quickly. She is the record keeper for all of our Board’s activities and decisions.

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Sage was born and raised in Dallas, TX, and is a proud member of our Sting alumni. Her experience with soccer began at the age of 4, carried her through her high school years, and earned her a full scholarship playing division 1 women’s soccer in college. Although her roots were always in Texas, Sage’s dream was to play college soccer on the West coast. She began her college career playing for Pepperdine University (1 year) and she finished at the University of Oklahoma (4 years), where she made history with her team and was captain for 3 years.

Upon graduating with a health and exercise science degree, she opened a nutrition business and began her adventure as a female entrepreneur. Although sports & fitness have played an important role in Sage’s life, she has always had a knack for creativity and the arts. Wearing many hats during her time as a business owner, she also explored her interest in fashion and photography. What started out to be a side hobby, documenting her personal style and sharing tidbits of her life, eventually turned into her full-time job.

Sage is now an entrepreneur, fashion & lifestyle blogger, designer, and influencer who has collaborated with global fashion and beauty brands through her blog, So Sage Blog. Her sharp business acumen is impressive and we are thrilled to have her on our foundation board.

She currently resides back in Dallas, with her husband Kyle and their two children Capri and Knox.

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