Support future champions on and off the mat
Invest in Excellence
The YULF focuses on priorities and programs that nurture talent and empower student athletes:
Fund World Class Coaches: Ensure the SJSU Judo team has the best coaching expertise for continual development.
Travel Support: Fund students to attend national and international competitions and training camps.
Training Camps: Bring outside talent to our doorstep via training camps that ensure exposure and access to world-class coaches and athletes.
Scholarships: Enabling athletes to pursue higher education while training full-time ensures we are building champions on and off the mat.
Facilities: Supporting all needs as it pertains to training spaces and ongoing team operations is the foundation of the SJSU Judo Program.
Pipeline Development: Initiatives that support the recruitment of future SJSU Judo students from the youth level up is imperative to the program legacy.
Business Experience: Involving students in daily YULF operations through paid business experiences and leadership roles is the cornerstone of our mission.
Make a donation.
Help shape the future of judo and make a lasting impact on the lives of dedicated athletes. Your support is crucial in empowering the next generation of champions on and off the mat.
Donation Methods
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Please make out all checks or money orders to:
Yosh Uchida Legacy Foundation.
Mail to:
Yosh Uchida Legacy Foundation
c/o John Kawamoto
333 W. Santa Clara Street, Ste. 800
San Jose, CA 95113
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The YULF can support all bank & wire transfer requests. Please reach out to info@yulf.org for instructions.
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The YULF is pleased to accept donations in the form of stock options. Please email our accounting department directly for instructions to donate stock directly through our official brokerage account.
Email: info@yulf.org
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Reach out to: info@yulf.org
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Double your impact! Many companies offer matching funds for charitable donations, meaning your contribution to the YULF can go even further.
Please consider taking a moment to reach out to your company and inquire if they participate in matching donations. Typically, you can contact your company's HR department or corporate giving office to learn more.
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Through Benevity, you can support the Yosh Uchida Legacy Foundation by:
Making one-time or recurring donations
Matching your donations if your employer participates
Earning volunteer grants for time spent volunteering with us
If your company uses Benevity, log in to your company’s Benevity portal and search for the Yosh Uchida Legacy Foundation to contribute directly! Please note that you may need to log in to access our specific profile page. If you have any trouble finding us or need assistance, feel free to reach out for help at info@yulf.org.
Make a donation.
Every dollar makes a difference for student Judoka.
FAQs
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The Yosh Uchida Foundation (YULF) is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
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Yes. The Yosh Uchida Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit developed to specifically support the SJSU Judo team athletes and help them achieve academic and athletic excellence through the generous support of the public.
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100% of gifts to the Yosh Uchida Foundation support SJSU Judo team student Olympic hopefuls at every step of their journey, with resources like: training, coaching, strength and conditioning support, academic scholarships, travel stipends, competition entry fees, career and education resources and more!
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The Yosh Uchida Legacy Foundation Tax ID # is: 93-2435266.