TEAM SPONSOR INCENTIVE PROGRAM
MPB has developed this sponsor program to incentivize teams to bring in more sponsors. Our goal is to bring in as much money as we can. Nobody in Menifee Pony gets paid, we are all volunteers, so everything we can bring in goes towards operating costs and keeping rates as low as possible.
The incentive is that teams can use up to 50% of the sponsor income towards eligible team-related expenses. Most leagues require each team to bring in a $300 sponsorship. MPB requires only a minimum of $100 to go towards the league, and if you bring in more you can use a portion of that. The deal is that the team can use up to 50% and the league gets at least 50%, but also that the league must get at least $100. For example, if a team brings in $100, the league gets the $100. A team bringing in $150 would get $50 while the league gets $100. At $200 and up, it's a straight up 50/50 split.
We keep track of all donations and reimbursements by team. Note that expenses must be paid for first and then receipts must be turned in to the league for reimbursement to be possible. Federal and state non-profit rules and regulations also limit the types of expense we're allowed to pay for so please check with us in advance if unsure. Purchases/expenses must be for “the team”, cannot be just for one or some individuals, cannot be used for coach equipment, etc. Please encourage all of your parents to reach out to employers, friends, and local businesses.
- team party
- team shirts/hoodies/batpacks
- team batting cages
- closing day raffle gift basket
- extra baseballs for the coach, even if using for that team
- hitting net for the coach
- any item that is not including all players
- alcohol or any non-family or non-child type of item
- anything illegal
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, donations and sponsors to Menifee Pony are tax deductible.
SPONSOR REQUEST LETTER TO BUSINESSES
Any questions can be directed to sponsorship@menifeepony.com