Join Our Donor Community
At MICR, every gift is part of the team effort that makes our work possible. From the largest transformational commitments to steady annual contributions, all of our donors help create access to coaches, transportation, safe spaces, and life-changing opportunities for Memphis youth.
These donor groups reflect the different ways people step up to change the game with us, and together they form the backbone of our community.
Game Changers Club
Game Changer Sponsors and individuals with over $25,000 lifetime giving
Our most transformational partners who have made an extraordinary commitment to advancing MICR’s mission. Game Changers ensure the long-term sustainability of our programs and are recognized as leaders in creating opportunity and equity for Memphis youth.
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MICR monthly newsletter (sent at the end of each month), a monthly MICR Story from a student, coach, or alumni (sent mid-month)
20% off all event ticket sales
Access to new MICR merchandise or gear, plus a special package for new members sent in June
Annual notes from staff and players in October, an impact report each June, and a personal message from our Executive Director every February
Scrum Club
Donors giving up to 999 dollars per fiscal year
Loyal donors who form the foundation of MICR’s community of support. Scrum Club members help us sustain free programming for hundreds of students by providing dependable annual contributions.
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Monthly newsletter and occasional notes from staff and players, including the annual June impact report
After two consecutive years of giving, members also receive 10% off event ticket sales and begin receiving a mid-month MICR Story
Hear directly from a player or alumni each December, underscoring the community they help sustain
Try Club
Donors giving $1,000+ per fiscal year
Dedicated supporters who consistently go above and beyond in their giving. Try Club members provide the critical resources needed to cover student registration, transportation, and leadership development each year.
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The monthly newsletter
Mid-month MICR Story
20% off all event ticket sales
Access to any new MICR merchandise or gear each year and a swag package in June
Annual notes from staff and players, an impact report in June, a note from the Executive Director in February, and a note from an alumni or player each October
*Belonging to More Than One Club
Joining the Kickoff Club through monthly giving does not limit your recognition in our other donor groups. Based on the total amount you give over the course of a fiscal year, you may also be part of the Game Changers Club, the Try Club, or the Scrum Club. This means your steady monthly support keeps you connected to a larger community of donors who together make free programming, transportation, and mentorship possible for Memphis youth. No matter which clubs you belong to, your commitment is celebrated and your impact is felt every day.
Monthly donors set to auto-pay
Steady and reliable supporters who keep MICR moving forward every month. Kick Off Club members ensure that students always have access to coaches, transportation, equipment, and safe spaces to learn and grow.
Kick Off Club
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MICR monthly newsletter
One monthly MICR Story from a student, coach, or alumni each month
20% off of all event ticket sales
Occasional notes from our staff and players highlighting yearly impact
Why these Clubs Matter?
Every dollar given to MICR is an act of trust. It is trust in our mission, in our students, and in our ability to turn that gift into opportunity. By recognizing donor groups, we celebrate the many ways our supporters make this trust visible and concrete.
Game Changers, Try Club, Scrum Club, and Kickoff Club members together form a community that is relentless, relational, and responsive. Each group plays a unique role, but together they ensure that the opportunity gap is closing, that equity is expanding, and that Memphis youth can see a pathway to a brighter future.
Planned Giving
One of the most meaningful ways to ensure Memphis Inner City Rugby continues to grow for generations to come is through planned giving. By including MICR in your estate planning or will, you create a legacy of opportunity and equity for young people in Memphis. Planned gifts provide stability that allows us to look ahead with confidence, knowing that future students will benefit from the programs, mentorship, and community you have made possible. Whether large or small, these gifts leave a lasting mark on the lives of students who are striving toward brighter futures.
Donor Advised Funds
What is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?
A DAF is a charitable investment account established through a financial institution, community foundation, or nonprofit sponsor.
You contribute to the fund and receive an immediate tax deduction.
You can recommend grants over time to support the causes you care about most.
Why people use DAFs
Organize and simplify charitable giving
Reduce administrative and record-keeping tasks
Make thoughtful, long-term philanthropic plans
Involve family members in strategic giving
How a DAF works
Open an account through a major financial firm or local community foundation.
Decide how much to contribute and how to invest the funds.
Recommend grants to nonprofit organizations when you’re ready.
Supporting Memphis Inner City Rugby through your DAF
Log in to your DAF provider’s online portal.
Search for Memphis Inner City Rugby or use our EIN: 46-1415356.
Recommend a grant in any amount.
Why DAF support matters
DAF gifts provide flexible funding that helps us plan boldly.
Your support ensures free rugby programming, mentorship, and wraparound services continue reaching young people in under-resourced communities.
Payment Options
Making a gift to MICR is easy and flexible. You can give online through our secure donation portal, where one-time or recurring gifts can be set up in just a few minutes. For those who prefer to give by mail, checks can be sent to our office:
Memphis Inner City Rugby
2670 Union Ave Extended Suite #1216,
Memphis, TN 38112
Every method of giving strengthens the work we do and ensures that students continue to have access to life-changing opportunities, free of charge.