Today, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announced that it would fully-fund all baseball and softball Sports Matter projects currently on DonorsChoose.org. Since 2015, The DICK’S Foundation has donated over $4.3 million, as part of its Sports Matter initiative, to support more than 650,000 young athletes across all 50 states via DonorsChoose.org.

This announcement comes on a day where Sports Matter is being celebrated with #SportsMatterMonday at the 2018 Little League Baseball^® World Series (LLBWS). Today, all participants at the LLBWS will wear green DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter caps and laces to recognize the importance of youth sports around the world. Both these caps and laces may be found online at www.dicks.com and in select DICK’S stores; a portion of all hat sales are donated back to youth sports via Sports Matter. In addition, all LLWS games played today will use a baseball featuring the Sports Matter logo.

“Over the past three years, the DICK’S Foundation has provided a dollar for dollar match on all qualifying team sport projects through DonorsChoose.org, helping thousands of teachers and coaches who need resources for their young athletes,” said Lauren Hobart, President of DICK’S Sporting Goods and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation. “At DICK’S, we truly believe that sports make people better and our Foundation’s goal is to ensure that all kids who want to play have an opportunity to do so.” 

Outside of baseball this summer and through the Sports Matter program, both DICK’S and The DICK’S Foundation partnered with influential coaches and athletes to provide over $185,000 to local youth sports teams. 

Last month, Oakland Raiders Head Coach and Sports Matter Ambassador, Jon Gruden joined forces with the DICK’S Foundation to donate $110,000 to four local football teams in Oakland, CA.  Denver Broncos Wide Receiver, Emmanuel Sanders partnered with DICK’S to surprise a high school football team in Fort Collins, CO with $5,000. 

This month, The DICK’S Foundation provided a $10,000 grant to the South JeffCo Mustangs as part of the Chuck Noll Hall of Fame “Game for Life Award” at the NFL Hall of Fame festivities.  Additionally, a $50,000 grant was made to LPGA Legend and Sports Matter Ambassador, Annika Sorenstam to be used towards the ANNIKA Foundation’s “Share My Passion” Girls Golf Clinic.  In Atlanta, a $10,000 grant was donated to two local youth sports organizations near DICK’S Distribution Center. 

For more information on Sports Matter, please visit SportsMatter.org or DonorsChoose.org. 

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About The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation. It was created by DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. as a private corporate foundation to support DICK’S charitable and philanthropic activities. 

Contact: DICK’S Sporting Goods – press@dcsg.com

DICK'S Sporting Goods

DICK'S Sporting Goods

Founded in 1948, DICK'S Sporting Goods is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. As of October 30, 2021, the Company operated 734 DICK'S Sporting Goods locations across the United States, serving and inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through a combination of its dedicated teammates, in-store services and unique specialty shop-in-shops dedicated to Team Sports, Athletic Apparel, Golf, Outdoor, Fitness and Footwear.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, DICK'S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream and Public Lands specialty stores, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications, live scorekeeping and video streaming. DICK'S offers its products through a dynamic eCommerce platform that is integrated with its store network and provides athletes with the convenience and expertise of a 24-hour storefront.

For more information, visit the Investor Relations page at dicks.com.

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