Zionsville, Ind. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Gainbridge®, Parity, and the Women’s Sports Foundation® (WSF®) today announced the 2025 recipients of the Gainbridge® Assists Powered by Parity grant program, awarding $222,000 in funding to 32 deserving organizations and athletes across 21 states. These grants aim to level the playing field and expand access to sports and education for girls and women across the country.

Now in its third year, Gainbridge Assists has become a force in driving equity in sports, directly supporting grassroots leaders, elite athletes, and community-based programs that use sport as a platform to build confidence, opportunity, and leadership. This year’s recipients represent a diverse network of changemakers – from Paralympians and Olympians to grassroots organizations and student-led nonprofits – working to promote access and equity for girls and women in sports and education.

Each grant recipient will receive $5,000 for an event or project that supports girls and women in sports and/or education. This grant is in honor of Gainbridge ambassador, sports icon, and equality champion, Billie Jean King, who founded WSF over 50 years ago with a $5,000 check.

A special $50,000 grant will be awarded to the Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities, an organization that embodies the spirit of inclusion and accessibility that drives this program. The Caitlin Clark Foundation, founded by Gainbridge ambassador and WNBA star Caitlin Clark, will receive a special $22,000 grant, recognizing its work to uplift youth through education, nutrition, and sports.

Grant recipients will execute their events or projects in November 2025. For more information on Gainbridge Assists, visit https://paritynow.co/gainbridge-assists.

Caitlin’s passion and joy on the court inspire her Foundation’s work off the court. The Caitlin Clark Foundation’s mission is to uplift and improve the lives of youth and their communities through education, nutrition, and sports—three pillars Caitlin believes were foundational in her own success.

With support from her longtime partner, Nike, Caitlin donated over 85 hoodies, 75 pairs of gloves, and 85 winter hats—ensuring students across central Iowa would stay warm in the colder months. She also gifted 57 basketballs, 15 footballs, 12 soccer balls, and 15 jump ropes to support play, activity, and teamwork in Boys and Girls Club programs.

But the support didn’t stop there.

Deeply moved by the mission and needs of youth in her home community, Caitlin also announced a donation of $22,000 to kick off fundraising at the BGCCI 60th Anniversary Gala. This financial gift was made in direct alignment with the Caitlin Clark Foundation’s mission to uplift youth through education, nutrition, and sports—three pillars that have shaped Caitlin’s own life and legacy.

The Warm Up Campaign marked the Foundation’s first product grant initiative, demonstrating the powerful impact of showing up with both heart and action.

BGCCI raised nearly $5 million during the gala, breaking records and honoring the people and programs that have shaped 60 years of youth impact in central Iowa.

Caitlin’s passion and joy on the court inspire her Foundation’s work off the court. The Caitlin Clark Foundation’s mission is to uplift and improve the lives of youth and their communities through education, nutrition, and sports—three pillars Caitlin believes were foundational in her own success.

The idea for these gifts came directly from Caitlin. In the weeks leading up to her jersey retirement, she called home and asked how she could give back in a way that was both meaningful and personal. She wanted to honor the community that had supported her so wholeheartedly, and she knew exactly which organizations to choose.

Caitlin has previously partnered with all four of these organizations—through product donations, fundraising participation, event appearances, and, in the case of the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, regular visits as a student-athlete. These moments were some of her most cherished experiences off the court during her college years.

Mary Coffin, President of the Caitlin Clark Foundation, shared, “We’re thrilled to support these organizations because of their alignment with our mission and Caitlin’s personal connection to their work. These grants represent the heart of our Foundation—uplifting youth through education, nutrition, and sports. Caitlin continues to inspire others by showing how one moment, one act of generosity, can make a lasting difference.”

These grants come just days ahead of the highly anticipated retirement of Caitlin’s #22 jersey, which will be honored during the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball game against USC on February 2 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Caitlin’s passion and joy on the court inspire her Foundation’s work off the court. The Caitlin Clark Foundation’s mission is to uplift and improve the lives of youth and their communities through education, nutrition, and sports—three pillars Caitlin believes were foundational in her own success.

A core pillar of the Caitlin Clark Foundation, Education, is focused on reading as one of the critical skills to inspire the development of language, concentration, imagination, and creativity necessary for long-term success. Together, the Caitlin Clark Foundation and Scholastic will work to create awareness and measurable impact of early age reading access in under-resourced schools through the United States of Readers and other programs.

This collaborative work begins with a donation to the Caitlin Clark Foundation of 22,000 brand-new children’s books distributed to various programs that can reach children who do not always have access to books for reading.

Caitlin’s passion and joy on the court inspire her Foundation’s work off the court. The Caitlin Clark Foundation’s mission is to uplift and improve the lives of youth and their communities through education, nutrition, and sports—three pillars Caitlin believes were foundational in her own success.

Founded by Scholastic in 2021, the United States of Readers is a results-driven literacy program that provides PreK–8th grade students attending under-resourced schools across America with access to choose and own their own books and help their teachers and families support literacy in school and at home.

The Musco Mini-Pitch System modular sports solution is designed to support soccer, basketball, and futsal, a faster-paced variant of soccer. With built-in goals and hoops, integrated fencing, lighting, benches, custom surfacing, and ADA-accessible gates, the structures will help bring youth in our community together for recreation.

“The Caitlin Clark Foundation is thrilled to be a partner in delivering these sport systems to the Des Moines schools and the greater community,” said Mary Coffin, president of the Caitlin Clark Foundation. “Providing courts for local youth helps them find opportunities to play and connect with others. Sport activities provided by these courts help develop connections, foster teamwork, and improve communication. These are essential skills that complement the education journey and will have an impact beyond the court experience.”

The Caitlin Clark Foundation and Musco call their relationship a perfect match. The two organizations are located in Iowa and are both committed to equitable access to recreation for youth. Both have a passion for sports, whether it is a game played at the local park and recreation field, a high school gymnasium, a college arena, or a professional venue. Both understand that sports build teamwork, resiliency, and healthy habits.

“There’s nothing more rewarding than projects that make a difference in kids’ lives,” said Musco CEO Jeff Rogers. “Our partnership with the Caitlin Clark Foundation is meaningful because it stems from shared values to provide increased access to recreation and safer and more enjoyable playing experiences.” According to the U.S. Soccer Foundation, about 6.5 million kids live within one-half mile of a mini-pitch, and each pitch can reach an average of 10,000 kids.

Caitlin’s passion and joy on the court inspire her Foundation’s work off the court. The Caitlin Clark Foundation’s mission is to uplift and improve the lives of youth and their communities through education, nutrition, and sports—three pillars Caitlin believes were foundational in her own success.

Musco has been the world leader in sports lighting and facility solutions since 1976, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 125 countries. Musco lighting solutions are found on neighborhood fields, major stadiums and arenas, international airports, rail yards, the Olympic Games, iconic landmarks, and some of the world’s largest ports. Musco has installed over 375 mini-pitches in the U.S. and is collaborating with the U.S. Soccer Foundation to bring 1,000 mini-pitches to the U.S. by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For more information, visit www.musco.com/mini-pitch/.

March 31, 2025 — The Caitlin Clark Foundation is proud to announce the incredible success of its partnership with Hy-Vee through the Round Up campaign, which raised over $300,000 in March 2025 to help fight childhood hunger across the Midwest.

Throughout the month, customers at Hy-Vee, Dollar Fresh Market, and Fast & Fresh locations were invited to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar or contribute directly with all proceeds directed to the Caitlin Clark Foundation. In partnership with Feeding America, the Caitlin Clark Foundation then distributed the funds to local food banks and pantries across the region, ensuring that the donations made stayed in the communities where they were given.

The initiative reflects the Foundation’s mission to uplift youth through education, nutrition, and sports: three pillars Caitlin credits as foundational to her own success. By collaborating with trusted partners like Hy-Vee and Feeding America, the Caitlin Clark Foundation continues to create measurable, community-level impact for children and families facing food insecurity.

The Caitlin Clark Foundation actively tracks the impact of every Round Up contribution, ensuring that funds are directed to verified local food distribution programs serving children and families in need. This ongoing commitment demonstrates how powerful community generosity can be when combined with accountability and shared purpose.

Caitlin’s passion and joy on the court inspire her Foundation’s work off the court. The Caitlin Clark Foundation exists to open doors for kids to learn, grow, and thrive through education, nutrition, and sports.

Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 570 business units across nine Midwestern states with sales of more than $13 billion annually. Hy-Vee was the first company to sponsor Caitlin Clark in 2021 and continues to partner with her to strengthen local communities through service and giving.

Feeding America is the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, working through a nationwide network of food banks and meal programs to serve people facing hunger in every community.