MAKE A DONATION

The Reds Community Fund exists to improve the lives of underserved kids by leveraging the tradition of the Cincinnati Reds through baseball, softball, education, and community-building initiatives.

The RCF invests over $2 million back into the community each year and impacts more than 50,000 kids and coaches across Reds Country.

To learn more about the Reds Community Fund’s mission and work in the community visit our website at www.reds.com/community.

DONATION FAQs

How is my donation used?

Since its inception in 2001, the Reds Community Fund (RCF) has used baseball and softball as a vehicle to improve the lives of youth and to better our community.

As a separate, independent 501(c)3 non-profit affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, the RCF strives to create programming that connects underserved children ages 4–18 with baseball and softball while providing educational and personal development opportunities to help improve their futures.

Can I make a donation in honor or memory of someone?

Yes, monetary donations to our organization are 100% tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Can I make a donation in honor or memory of someone?

Absolutely. You will be asked on the donation page if this gift is in honor of someone. Please follow the prompts and provide their information if you would like someone to know a gift was made in their honor.

Does the Reds Community Fund have a matching gift program?

Yes, we do have an employer matching gift program. Please check with your employer to determine if your gift is eligible to be matched. You can also call us at 513-765-7233 for more information.

Are there other ways I can donate to the Reds Community Fund?

Yes, and we appreciate donations in many forms!

For assistance with memorial donations or obituary requests, contact Matthew Wagner at (513)765-7233 or mwagner@reds.com.
To donate through your Donor Advised Fund, recommend a grant, or recurring grants, name the Reds Community Fund as a beneficiary of your fund.
To leave a legacy of support, contact Executive Director Charley Frank at (513)765-7231 or cfrank@reds.com.
If your workplace participates in the United Way campaign, you can designate your pledge to Reds Community Fund through United Way’s Donor Choice Program. Simply follow the instructions on your pledge form or write in Reds Community Fund’s contact information: Reds Community Fund, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

To donate by mail, simply download this form, print it, and mail the completed donor form with your check to this address:

Attn: Matthew Wagner
100 Joe Nuxhall Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202-4109

To donate to the Reds Community Phone by phone, call 513-765-7000 and select Option 2.

I have a question about my donation, who should I contact?

Please contact Matthew Wagner at (513)765-7233 or mwagner@reds.com.

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

Join us at an event

The Reds Community Fund hosts fundraising events throughout the year. From poker to a 5k - there is something for everyone!

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Scoreboard Messages

Want to see your name in lights? Commemorate your special occasion with a custom, personalized message on the Right Field video board at Great American Ball Park. The message will appear at the end of the 4th inning.

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License Plates

Show your Reds pride all across the Buckeye State with these specialty Cincinnati Reds license plates. Ohio residents can purchase these plates, featuring the Reds on Radio logo, for just $35 in addition to standard registration fees. Each purchase represents a tax-deductible donation of roughly $25 to the Reds Community Fund. You don't even have to wait until it's time to renew your current plates!

The plates may be issued to passenger vehicles, noncommercial trucks, recreational vehicles and noncommercial trailers. They may also be ordered as reserved or personalized plates for an additional fee.

Plates can be ordered at any Deputy Registrar's office, by mail using the order form below, online at oplates.com or by calling (800) 589-8247.

Kroger Community Rewards

You can make a donation to the Reds Community Fund just by shopping at your local Kroger. Select the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund as your charity of choice and swipe your Kroger Plus Card while shopping. It's simple - just sign into your Kroger Plus Card and enroll or update your Community Rewards under your account settings (organization number 82592).

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