4ATX Foundation

What 4ATX Foundation does

4ATX Foundation is a private nonprofit community foundation headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operating as the official charitable arm of Austin FC, a Major League Soccer franchise. The foundation employs 18 people and delivers a portfolio of soccer-based youth development programs across Central Texas. Core programs include Verde Leaders (free after-school social-emotional learning and leadership training hosted at five Austin middle schools), Q2 Verde Leadership Academy (a paid 10-month leadership program for 12 high school students with mentorship from Q2 employees), Clinics 4ATX (free soccer clinics for hundreds of youth annually, presented by St. David's HealthCare), Mini Pitches and Verde Nets (public soccer infrastructure in underserved areas, developed with Austin Parks Foundation and US Soccer Foundation), and 4ATX Summer Camps (week-long P.E. takeovers at Andy Roddick Foundation summer camps). Programs are delivered through schools, public pitches, summer camps, and Austin FC matchday activations.

The foundation does not sell products or services; all youth programs are offered free of charge, with the sole exception of the paid Q2 Verde Leadership Academy. Revenue is generated through three streams: corporate partnerships (Q2, St. David's HealthCare, DLA Piper, SolarWinds, Siete Foods, Swish Dental, Brightstar, Reed Smith) providing financial and in-kind support; individual donations processed via Network for Good; and event-driven fundraising including the annual A Night In Verde Gala at Q2 Stadium, matchday 50/50 raffles, Name in Lights, and auctions. There is no proprietary technology stack or AI capability; the foundation operates as a community-engagement nonprofit reliant on physical infrastructure, school distribution, and brand affiliation with Austin FC and Major League Soccer.

In 2024, the foundation completed a 7-month strategic planning process with 70 community members and stakeholders, publishing a 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and a 2025 Impact Report. In 2025 it announced a $2 million investment in public soccer spaces alongside multiple partners, expanded its Board of Directors, and onboarded Reed Smith as a new corporate partner, indicating institutional scaling rather than startup-mode growth.

Name

4ATX Foundation

Legal name

4ATX Foundation

Website

https://4atxfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

4ATX Foundation is the official nonprofit community foundation of Austin FC, delivering free soccer-based youth development, leadership, and public-infrastructure programs across Central Texas through schools, summer camps, mini-pitches, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and Community Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Community foundation
• Youth soccer clinics
• After-school programs
• Nonprofit organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsors and partners provide financial support, in-kind contributions, and program funding. Partners include Q2, Siete Foods, St. David's Healthcare, DLA Piper, SolarWinds, Swish Dental, Brightstar, and Reed Smith.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations through Network for Good platform, matchday 50/50 raffles, and annual gala fundraising events.
3. Gala Events: Annual A Night In Verde Gala at Q2 Stadium serves as a major fundraising event.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

4ATX Foundation delivers soccer-based youth development and community programs in Central Texas. Core offerings include free after-school Verde Leaders programming at five Austin middle schools, free Clinics 4ATX youth soccer clinics, the paid Q2 Verde Leadership Academy for high school students, public Mini Pitch installations, Verde Nets donations for underserved fields, summer camp leadership sessions, and fundraising events including the annual A Night In Verde Gala and matchday programs at Q2 Stadium.

Product overview

4ATX Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that operates a portfolio of soccer-based youth development and community enrichment programs in Central Texas. The portfolio centers on three core pillars: (1) youth leadership development through Verde Leaders and Q2 Verde Leadership Academy, (2) physical activity and access through Clinics 4ATX, Mini Pitches, and Verde Nets, and (3) community engagement through the annual A Night In Verde Gala and matchday programs. Programs are offered free or at low cost to participants and are delivered in partnership with corporate sponsors (Q2, St. David's Healthcare) and community organizations (Austin Parks Foundation, Austin ISD, Boys & Girls Clubs). The foundation also publishes annual Impact Reports documenting outcomes and strategic progress toward its 2025-2030 plan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Verde Leaders: Youth development program teaching social-emotional learning, leadership, and communication skills through free after-school soccer training at five Austin middle schools.
• Clinics 4ATX
• Q2 Verde Leadership Academy
• A Night In Verde Gala

Products and services

• Clinics 4ATX Free soccer clinics for hundreds of youth across Austin each year, promoting physical activity and teamwork, presented in partnership with St. David's HealthCare.
• Verde Leaders Youth development program hosted at five Austin middle schools, teaching students social-emotional learning, leadership, and communication skills through free after-school soccer training.
• Q2 Verde Leadership Academy A paid, 10-month leadership development program where 12 high school students meet weekly for professional development, receive mentorship from Q2 employees, and gain coaching experience by working with Verde Leaders.
• Mini Pitches Free and public soccer pitches created across Central Texas in partnership with Austin Parks Foundation and other community partners.
• Verde Nets Donation program that provides Verde nets and soccer goals to restore fields in underserved areas, turning Austin #VERDE one pitch at a time.
• A Night In Verde Gala Annual fundraising gala held at Q2 Stadium, the foundation's signature annual event to raise funds for community programs.
• Tours 4ATX Stadium tours of Q2 Stadium offering behind-the-scenes access to the venue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of youth served annually through free soccer clinics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• St. David's HealthcareflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting sponsor of Clinics 4ATX series for consecutive years (sixth year). Partners to host free soccer clinics for hundreds of youth across Austin each year, promoting physical activity and teamwork.
• Q2flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaming sponsor of Q2 Verde Leadership Academy, a paid 10-month leadership development program where 12 high school students receive mentorship from Q2 employees.
• DLA PipercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended partnership with Verde Leaders program at Burnet Middle School. Provides volunteer support and corporate engagement.
• SolarWindscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended partnership with Verde Leaders program providing volunteer support and corporate engagement at schools.
• Siete FoodscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting 4ATX Foundation programs and community initiatives.
• Swish DentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting 4ATX Foundation community programs.
• BrightstarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting 4ATX Foundation initiatives.
• Reed SmithcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoined 4ATX Foundation to invest in Central Texas's next generation of leaders. New corporate partner with leadership engagement.
• Austin Parks FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for creating and maintaining mini-pitches. Worked together on projects including Wooldridge Mini-Pitch resurfacing.
• US Soccer FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational community partner supporting soccer infrastructure and youth development programs across Central Texas.
• Austin Independent School DistrictflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost five Austin middle schools for Verde Leaders youth development program. Primary education partner for program delivery.
• Boys & Girls Club of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing youth development programming support in Austin area.
• Texas ACEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting after-school programs and at-risk youth initiatives.
• Soccer AssistminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting soccer development programs.
• Street Soccer USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for street soccer initiatives in Austin.
• Andy Roddick FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for P.E. takeovers at summer camps. Uses soccer to develop leadership skills in elementary school students.
• Austin AchieveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for educational programs.
• Major League SoccerflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization partnership. MLS Works connection and joint initiatives including soccer pitch dedications at Huston-Tillotson University. U.S. Men's National Team collaboration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Street Soccer USA: National nonprofit using soccer for social impact and youth development in underserved communities. 4ATX is an explicit community partner; missions and target populations closely overlap.
• Atlanta United Foundation: Community foundation of Atlanta United FC (MLS), running soccer-based youth programming, mini-pitch builds, and corporate partnership activations. Closely analogous to 4ATX in structure, mission, and MLS-network positioning.
• LAFC Foundation: Official charitable arm of Los Angeles FC, focused on youth soccer access and community impact in Los Angeles. Directly comparable as a peer MLS-team foundation with similar sponsor-driven programming.
• Soccer Assist: Community organization supporting youth soccer development, listed as a community partner of 4ATX. Comparable as a soccer-focused youth nonprofit operating in overlapping geographies.
• NYCFC Foundation: Community foundation of New York City FC delivering youth soccer and education programs with corporate partner support. Comparable MLS-affiliated nonprofit structure and youth-focused mission.
• Austin Parks Foundation: Local nonprofit focused on public park and recreational space development in Austin. Flagship partner of 4ATX on mini-pitch builds (e.g., Wooldridge Mini-Pitch resurfacing); closely aligned mission around public recreational infrastructure.
• US Soccer Foundation: National nonprofit building mini-pitches and supporting soccer-based youth development across the U.S. 4ATX is explicitly a community partner of US Soccer Foundation and operates a directly comparable mini-pitch program.
• Andy Roddick Foundation: Austin-based youth education nonprofit currently partnered with 4ATX for summer camp P.E. takeovers. Comparable as a Central Texas youth development nonprofit and direct programming collaborator.
• LA Galaxy Foundation: Official community foundation of another MLS club, delivering youth sports and education programs in its local market. Directly comparable as an MLS-affiliated nonprofit using professional soccer for youth development.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large national youth development nonprofit providing after-school programming. 4ATX is an explicit community partner; serves overlapping youth populations with broader scope and far greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/4ATXFoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/4ATXFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/4atx-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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