Matching Funds

If your group is looking to raise money for new community pickleball equipment SMPA is here to help get you fully funded and on the court faster.

Step 1

Submit a Matching Donations Request to get your project approved. Requests must be made by an active SMPA supporter. 

Step 2

Once approved, start fundraising using the SMPA-provided donations web site. 

Step 3

SMPA will purchase the equipment and have it shipped to your location.

Program Details:

SMPA will match 1:1 any donation from an active SMPA supporter, up to $250 per donor.

Donating SMPA members must log into the (Member Planet) fundraising page in order that their contributions can be validated for gift matching

SMPA will match up to a total of 25% of the overall cost of a project (including its applicable taxes and shipping).

Depending on the total cost of the project, a minimum amount of donations will need to come from active SMPA supporters to reach the 25% total match of the project.

Equipment purchased through this program must be for the enhancement of your group or community, not for a private entity, and not for individual use.

Example:

Your group wants to buy a new semi-permanent net for your local courts at a total cost of $2,500. Based on the total cost of this project the breakdown will be as follows:  

• SMPA’s total (maximum)match for the project = $625 (2,500 x .25)
• Your total fundraising goal = $1,875 ($2,500 – $625)
• Portion of funds raised that must come from active SMPA supporters = $625

Examples of fund-raising projects eligible for matching: (Paddles, balls, etc are not eligible)

• Semi-permanent nets
• Portable nets (for indoor gyms)
• Squeegees
• Paddle Racks
• Storage boxes

Join SMPA and support our pursuit of more courts and more play for everyone.