Fiscal Sponsorship for PSI
Phoenix Sports Institute (PSI) includes five core programs: PSI Academics, PSI Performance, PSI Life, PSI Fuel (Nutrition), and PSI Service. PSI+ is the partnership, sponsorship, and charitable support branch that helps strengthen access, resources, and community initiatives connected to PSI. Charitable PSI+ giving is administered through the Players Philanthropy Fund (PPF), a registered 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, which allows eligible contributions to be tax-deductible when made through the PSI+ giving pathway.
What Fiscal Sponsorship Means
Fiscal sponsorship is a structure that allows a charitable program to operate under the tax-exempt status and administrative oversight of an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit. In this case, the Players Philanthropy Fund (PPF) serves as the fiscal sponsor for PSI+ charitable activities, enabling eligible tax-deductible donations and grant support that are designated for PSI+.
- PPF is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity receiving charitable contributions for PSI+.
- Contributions made through the PSI+ giving pathway may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
- PSI+ funds are used to support defined PSI+ charitable priorities and initiatives.
What PSI+ Supports
PSI+ is organized into defined pillars so partners and donors can support specific needs with clear scope. These PSI+ pillars map directly to the areas that strengthen PSI access, systems, and community impact.
- PSI Academics+: tutoring capacity, study support, academic resources
- PSI Performance+: coaching systems, evaluation tools, performance development resources
- PSI Life+: life skills programming, mentorship support, readiness and leadership development
- PSI Fuel+: nutrition and fueling education, recovery standards, supplementation education
- PSI Gear+: equipment access, training gear readiness, apparel support
- PSI Service+: community service projects, outreach initiatives, contribution-based programming
How Charitable Giving Works
Charitable PSI+ giving is processed through PPF. Donors receive a tax receipt from PPF for eligible charitable contributions. Gifts are designated for PSI+ and administered under fiscal sponsorship oversight.
- Eligible donations are made through the PSI+ giving pathway administered by PPF.
- PPF provides charitable receipting and compliance support.
- Designated PSI+ funds support approved charitable priorities connected to PSI+ pillars.
Clarity on PSI vs. PSI+
PSI is the operating program built around five core programs: PSI Academics, PSI Performance, PSI Life, PSI Fuel (Nutrition), and PSI Service. PSI+ is the charitable support branch used for partnerships, sponsorships, and community-backed initiatives. Fiscal sponsorship applies to PSI+ charitable giving and charitable programming administered through PPF.
- Fiscal sponsorship does not mean PSI itself is a standalone 501(c)(3).
- Tuition and program fees are separate from charitable donations and are not represented as donations.
- PSI+ charitable support is structured to improve access, resources, and community impact connected to PSI.
Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency
A key benefit of fiscal sponsorship is structured oversight. PPF provides administrative and compliance support for PSI+ charitable activity under its 501(c)(3) framework. PSI+ partnerships are organized by pillar, category, and scope to maintain clarity and accountability.
- Charitable receipting and deposit handling through PPF
- Defined PSI+ pillars and categories for clear partner alignment
- Documented use of funds aligned with approved PSI+ charitable purposes
- Partnership and sponsorship pathways designed to support student-athletes and community initiatives