• Annually, Spurs Sports & Entertainment and the Spurs Foundation support more than 1,800 different area organizations with in-kind or cash contributions. These in-kind donations (tickets, autographed memorabilia, appearances, etc.) are used to raise thousands of dollars for charitable causes in the San Antonio area.
• More than 165,000 incentives, which include books, tickets, certificates, scholarships, t-shirts, and player visits are distributed through the Spurs Sports & Entertainment education programs each year to inspire a myriad of student achievements.
• Since its inception in 1988, the nonprofit Spurs Foundation has donated more than $10 million in cash and in-kind contributions to deserving South Texas children through organizations that provide basic, recreational, and medical needs.
• The Silver Stars’ educational outreach programs address those youth issues rated most important by local professionals. As part of our READ TO ACHIEVE, Choose Respect, and Be Smart • Be Fit • Be Yourself initiatives, programs focus on student literacy, respectful relationships, positive self image, healthy and fit families, and basic life skills.

The Spurs Foundation

The nonprofit 501(c)(3) Spurs Foundation was established to generate goodwill and financial support for economically, emotionally and/or physically disadvantaged youth in South Texas. The Spurs Foundation’s volunteer board includes fans, community leaders, former Spurs players and representatives from the corporate and civic sectors.

Since 1988, the Spurs Foundation has been handing out assists to physically, emotionally and economically underserved South Texas youth and is proud of its donations of more than $10 million. Funded solely by fundraisers and donations, the Foundation uses its resources to serve youth by encouraging their growth, creativity, development of character and education and providing opportunities to enjoy a greater quality of life.

Annually, proceeds from our fundraisers allow the Foundation to:

• Donate more than 40,000 Silver Stars, Spurs and Rampage tickets to underserved area youth, families and area charities through school-based student incentive programs
• Award more than $100,000 in grants to organizations that work with and on behalf of young people
• Team up with the Tim Duncan Foundation to recognize and reward 3,000 children who demonstrate integrity, respect, dependability, fairness, caring and civic responsibility through Tim Duncan's Character program
• Ensure that more than 20,000 youth participate in the Spurs/Pizza Hut Drug-Free Youth Basketball League presented by Valero
• Recognize and reward 3,000 children who make healthy nutrition and physical fitness choices through the new "Get Fit with Bruce and Buddy" program sponsored by Bruce Bowen, H-E-B and the Spurs Foundation
• Fund $25,000 in scholarships to deserving area youth

Spurs Foundation Grants
Each year, the Spurs Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations seeking funding for programs for disadvantaged youth in South Texas. Grant disbursement of more than $100,000 was awarded in 2005. Four nonprofit organizations are then selected by the Spurs Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors to become Spurs Foundation’s “Featured Charities.” During the 2005-2006 season, the following youth organizations received year long publicity in addition to their grants: Blood and Tissue Center Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio, SaMMinistries, and San Antonio Food Bank.

Auction & Raffle Donations
Spurs Sports & Entertainment and the Spurs Foundation make nearly 1,800 donations or in-kind contributions to nonprofits, including churches, charities and schools each year. These donations, including tickets and autographed memorabilia, raise thousands of dollars for charitable causes in the San Antonio area. To request a donation, please send a letter on your organization’s letterhead to the Donations Manager, One AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX 78219 or send by fax to 210-444-5875.

A Feeling of Community Begins at Home...Games
Thousands of fans will experience Silver Stars home games through the Community Ticket Donation program. Each year, through the underwriting support of the Spurs Foundation and sponsors, thousands of tickets are awarded enabling underserved children and their families to experience the excitement of WNBA basketball. To request a ticket donation for your nonprofit organization, please visit www.sasilverstars.com to download a Donation Request Form. Requests should be made at least four weeks prior to the event.

Stars of the Moment
The Spurs Sports & Entertainment Family always has time for the community. Current Silver Stars, Rampage, and Spurs players, former players, coaches, mascots, management and other team representatives annually attend a host of community events, school assemblies, hospital visits, nonprofit events and fundraising benefits. Each year, the Spurs Sports & Entertainment family makes more than 1,600 community appearances. For information on having a Silver Stars representative participate in your event, please send a written request by fax to 210-444-5875 or by mail to the Appearance Coordinator, One AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX 78219. Requests should be made at least four weeks prior to the event and include all information concerning the event.