Columbia, MO – Thousands of youth shooting programs, including a team in your small town and national organizations, rely on their MidwayUSA Foundation endowment funds. Annual cash grants from those endowments assist with purchasing ammo, targets, entry fees, and safety equipment, plus additional expenses critical in running each program. As the endowment grows, the cash grant grows. Much like teams and organizations rely on their endowment, MidwayUSA Foundation relies on industry sponsors to assist in offsetting costs, allowing more dollars to benefit endowments. Reed’s Family Outdoor Outfitters (Reeds) steps up big and provides support to two key programs: special events and product grants.
The Minnesota-based retailer has sponsored MidwayUSA Foundation’s Day of Clays Minnesota for three years, which includes the upcoming Day of Clays Minnesota on May 4, 2024, in Little Falls, Minnesota. Day of Clays is a 100-target sporting clays fundraiser for all ages and skill levels that allows registrants to choose the youth shooting program that will benefit from their registration. Every squad or shooter registration is a tax-deductible donation to an endowment that is matched by MidwayUSA Foundation. Reeds’ sponsorship allows MidwayUSA Foundation to offset costs that are associated with running an in-person event and the continued support makes Day of Clays Minnesota the most successful Day of Clays event the Foundation currently hosts.
“Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters has a long history supporting youth shooting sports across the Midwest. They understand the importance of getting the next generation outdoors and connecting with nature. We cannot thank them enough for truly supporting our mission to change the future of youth shooting sports,” stated John Linquist, MidwayUSA Foundation’s Relationship Manager. Reeds doesn’t stop there. In addition to event support, they provide products from their quality vendors for MidwayUSA Foundation’s product grant program. Currently, youth shooting programs can request free products and use those products in their local fundraisers. Proceeds donated to their endowment are matched! Current products donated by Reeds include a Milwaukee Tool Set, a Mossberg Maverick shotgun, and a Winchester Wildcat Rifle. Providing a robust line-up of fundraising options is the key to helping communities fund their local youth shooting program. Reeds offering support to multiple programs is vital to MidwayUSA Foundation’s mission and is a sponsorship that truly benefits more young shooting athletes.
About Reeds- Since 1952, Reeds Sports has been known for providing the best service, best brands, and best price anywhere. We do the deals the big box stores can’t and won’t do. Reeds is nationally known for its award-winning professional sales expertise and always offering the best deals. Reed’s Family Outdoor Outfitters is one of the nation’s oldest, most renowned outdoor outfitters. Family-owned, customer-driven for 50 years. Reeds offers a complete hunting department with firearms, ammunition, scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, duck & goose decoys, tree stands, duck blinds, electronic dog training collars, and containment systems.
The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain and grow youth shooting sports by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is tax-deductible and allows the Foundation to assist in expanding and enhancing the leadership skills, confidence, and discipline of today’s youth through shooting sports activities. The Foundation supports all shooting disciplines. For more information about how the MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports, please visit midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570.
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