Frequently Asked Questions

How do I participate in Team Up 4 Community?

www.TeamUp4Community.org is an interactive website where we encourage athletes, teams and organizations to share their community service work and efforts. Athletes are important influential agents of change, not only in schools but in their communities at large. By showcasing the community give back that athletes provide we can inspire more people and organizations to give back.

When visiting the site you can create an account and upload your community service work. All those who participate will have their work added to the grand total that is shown on the homepage of www.TeamUp4Community.org. The Map on the homepage will highlight the community service that all Athletes, Teams and Organizations are contributing. It can be viewable by geographic areas and sport. The website also raises an athletes awareness about HOW and WHY it is important to giveback (visit ACTIVITIES Section ) plus gives ideas about what you can do to contribute to your community (visit the RESOURCES section). www.TeamUp4Community.org encourages greater participation from our youth and creates a sense of feeling good about giving back and being recognized by showcasing your efforts for others to see.

Please view our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions before signing up.

Who can participate in Team Up 4 Community?

Male and female athletes, as well as individual teams and sports organizations can participate in the TU4C program and website by creating an account and sharing their community service efforts on the website. The athlete(s) and team(s) must be 6 years of age and older, show dedication to their education, sport and serving their communities in service.

NOTE ANYONE UNDER 18 YEARS OLD MUST HAVE PARENTAL OR GUARDIAN CONSENT TO SIGN UP AND UPLOAD THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK.

• All community service projects must have adult supervision.
• Community service work is made up of time served and is donated service or activity that is performed by an athlete, team or sports organization for the benefit of the public or its institutions.

How do the Challenges Work?

Team Up 4 Community runs many challenges throughout the year. Please visit the information tab for the specific challenge you are inquiring about to view the guidelines and rules.

What are your sources of funding?

The W20 Foundation and Team Up 4 Community finances its work through individual contributions, corporate donations, foundation grants, and planned gifts. The Foundation relies on in-kind contributions to lessen the cost of goods and services. The W20 Foundation and Team Up 4 Community does not solicit contributions over the phone or door-to-door.

Does the W20 Foundation® telemarket?

The W20 Foundation and Team Up 4 Community does not, under any circumstances, engage telemarketers to raise money, despite sometimes being confused with other organizations that do. If you receive a call from someone asking for a donation, ask the caller to send you more information.

Is my financial contribution tax deductible?

Yes. The W20 Foundation and Team Up 4 Community is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. As such, financial contributions may be deductible for federal income tax purposes. Please consult with your financial advisor to determine the extent of tax deductibility.

Volunteer Time Valuation

At Team Up 4 Community, we recognize the significant impact volunteers make in their communities. To better understand and quantify the value of volunteer service, we use the official national volunteer rate as reported by Independent Sector. This rate, based on extensive research, reflects the economic value of volunteer time across the United States. The most recent data from the 2025 Value of Volunteer Time Report provides an updated hourly rate that helps us estimate the financial worth of volunteer contributions.

By applying this rate, we’re able to capture the true value of the time, effort, and dedication of volunteers, showcasing the real impact they have in driving positive change across our communities.

It’s important to note that before August 1, 2025, Team Up 4 Community calculated the value of volunteer time based on the federal minimum wage. The transition to the nationally reported volunteer rate allows for a more accurate and nationally consistent reflection of the contributions being made.

For more details on volunteer time valuation, you can refer to the 2025 Value of Volunteer Time Report.