For over 30 years, the 49ers Foundation has remained committed to our mission: Educate and Empower Bay Area Youth. We believe by focusing the team’s charitable efforts on the next generation, we are helping build a better Bay Area for generations to come. Our colors, red and gold, expand far beyond what we do on the field and represent both a passion for community impact and a standard of excellence in everything we do. Whether you are an avid fan or a casual observer, your belief in this team means more than wins and losses. The philanthropic work of the 49ers Foundation provides our fans the opportunity to help change the lives of those furthest from resources in their communities.

Since 1991, the 49ers Foundation has invested over $60 million back into the community to support youth and provide the tools they need to tackle what is possible. From its inception in 2014, 49ers EDU presented by Chevron, has leveraged the game of football and Levi’s® Stadium to introduce over 500,000 K-8 students to modern STEAM concepts and career paths. In 2009, we launched 49ers PREP presented by U.S. Bank to empower Bay Area youth to lead healthy lifestyles. Through an array of in-stadium and in-school programming, our staff works to engage youth through sport, physical activity, and character development that nurtures the growth of student-athletes beyond the playing field. To date, 49ers PREP has impacted the lives of over 130,000 K-12 students.

We returned to full in-person programming this year, enabling us to connect with students, athletes, beneficiaries, Bay Area industry leaders, and donors year-round in both familiar and new ways. We also reimagined our direct service programs to maximize and deepen our impact on Bay Area youth, implementing multi-touchpoint programming. These multi-part initiatives aim to ensure that students leave our programs with a better understanding of STEAM and wellness concepts, ultimately inspiring our next generation to dream big and tackle what’s possible. 

We also witnessed history this year as California became the eighth state to sanction girls flag football as a high school varsity sport. 49ers PREP has long supported girls flag football initiatives and looks forward to continuing to support and amplify the success of teams and players, ultimately helping to open new doors for these game-changing athletes. 

The 49ers Foundation is YOUR Foundation, and so we call to you, the Faithful, to join us in our continued commitment - improving the lives of the next generation and remaining faithful to our shared future.