Every donation matters. Explore the best option for you.
MAKE A GENERAL DONATION
Every dollar supports our mission to provide impactful and transformational outcomes for kids, teens and young adults and their families within their local communities.
Your generous gift helps fund cutting-edge STEAM programs that make an actual difference within the local communities for education and job placement opportunities.
BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR
Set up an easy, convenient way to make an impact through monthly donations. Plus, receive exclusive benefits each year.
Monthly donations make a significant impact on our organization’s ability to carry out its mission one month at a time.
DONATE ANNUALLY
Recurring donations provide a stable and reliable source of funding, which is crucial for sustaining our mission critical STEAM initiatives.
Join the KCC Wish Alum with a minimum $2,500 annual contribution and enjoy exclusive donor benefits.
Why Support?
At KCC, we know that for low – income underrepresented communities’ families are facing limited family budgets which brings daily financial strain and challenges to help their kids become a part of everchanging social and job market placement, hope is everything. That’s why we’re dedicated to funding innovative methods and providing support that gives these needing teens and young adults a fighting chance.
But we can’t do it without you.
When you give KCC your support it will bring hope, opportunity and a fighting chance to teens and young adults towards impacting their lives to achieve their place in society.
More Ways to Give
Donor Advised Funds (DAF) allow you to make a grant from your fund or foundation, serving as a philanthropic vehicle enabling individuals, families or organizations to make charitable contributions, receive an immediate tax deduction and recommend grants to KCC.
KrossPlayGaming Catalyst Center
3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd., Unit 22564
Tampa, FL 33622
EIN: 99-3107256
Set up recurring grants from your DAF to help sustain the mission of KCC. Contact your fund administrator and choose your preferred grant frequency.
Name KCC as the beneficiary of your DAF to support our mission beyond your own lifetime. Simply contact your fund administrator to do so.
For assistance or questions, contact: John Riley
Gifts of stock are a valuable way to support charitable organizations, and when you donate appreciated stocks or securities to KCC, you receive several benefits:
Tax Deduction: You can generally deduct the full fair market value of the stock as a charitable contribution on your federal income tax return, provided you have owned the stock for more than one year.
Avoid Capital Gains Tax: By donating appreciated stock directly to KCC, you can avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation of the stock — this means you can maximize the impact of your donation by giving more support to our mission.
Support a Cause You Care About: Your gift of stock helps KCC continue its critical and important community giveback to your local community, providing hope to families and their children.
Honor Gifts
Commemorate a special milestone with the gift that keeps giving. Dedicate your gift in celebration of a person or any occasion.
Honor giving is a meaningful way to honor or commemorate a special person or event, while supporting a mission that makes a big difference.
Donating to KCC on behalf of someone means you’re giving back to your community in a charitable way with that person in mind.
When making your donation, enter the recipient’s information, and we’ll send them a personal note to notify them of your gift.
Donate by mail.
KrossPlayGaming Catalyst Center
3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd., Unit 22564
Tampa, FL 33622
Honor gifts are tax deductible.
Memorial Gifts
Dedicate your gift in honor or memory of a loved one so their legacy lives on.
Memorial donations are gifts to nonprofits in memory of someone. Some families request a memorial donation in lieu of flowers or other tribute gifts to honor the family member who has passed.
Donate online or by mail.
KrossPlayGaming Catalyst Center
3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd., Unit 22564
Tampa, FL 33622
Funeral Resources
Unite and fight – TBD for kids with cancer by recommending KCC for future memorials.
Contact KCC for branded envelopes and other memorial resources for the service. Please allow 7-10 business days to receive.
Suggested copy for obituary:
Memorial gifts may be made to the KrossPlayGaming Catalyst Center
3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd., Unit 22564 Tampa, FL 33622
Your gift will provide impactful and transformational outcomes for our STEAM educational programs in your local community.
Note: Memorial donations are tax-deductible.
Legacy Giving
Planned to give to the KrossPlayGaming Catalyst Center (KCC) offers a meaningful way to support our mission of advancing STEAM education and ensuring a brighter job and employment future.
By including KCC in your giving plans, you can leave a lasting legacy while achieving your financial goals.
Here’s how to make a planned gift:
- Bequest: You can include a gift to KCC in your will or living trust. This allows you to designate a specific amount, percentage or asset to support our mission, ensuring that your generosity continues to make a difference for years to come.
- Charitable Remainder Trusts: By establishing charitable remainder trust, you can provide income for yourself or your loved ones during your lifetime, with the remaining assets ultimately benefiting teens and young adults’ future in STEAM. This can be a tax-efficient way to support our mission while also providing for your family.
- Gifts of Retirement Assets: Designating KCC as a beneficiary of your retirement account, such as an IRA or 401(k), can significantly support our organization while potentially reducing taxes on your estate.
- Gifts of Life Insurance: You can name KCC as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or transfer ownership of a policy to support our mission, allowing donors to make a substantial gift with relatively modest premium payments.
- Charitable Gift Annuities: By establishing a charitable gift annuity with KCC, you can receive fixed life payments while supporting our work. This option provides financial security for you and your loved ones and the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact.
No matter which planned giving option you choose, your support will help ensure that KCC can continue to provide lifesaving treatments, groundbreaking STEAM initiatives.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our local low – income under-represented communities.
To inquire about Legacy Gifts, contact John Riley.
Company Match
Amplify your employees’ charitable giving by matching their donations to KCC, doubling the impact of their contributions.
Community + Beneficiary Partnerships
Collaborate with KCC on your next event or fundraising campaign to raise the community and your target audience customers around a great cause.
Sponsorships
Become an integral part of our mission, while enjoying exclusive benefits designed to maximize brand awareness and expand your marketing reach, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
STEAM Wish Scholarships Sponsors
Become a Catalyst for Change
The KrossPlayGaming Catalyst Center (KCC) STEAM Wish Scholarships Sponsors is a community of dynamic, committed and passionate donors who have the influence and resources to significantly impact on our mission.
KCC aims to bridge the gap between arts and technology, fostering career pathways for individuals through alternative training and credentialing. This initiative will establish a center for creative technologies, providing accessible entry–level tech education, training, and networking opportunities with local companies’ targeting residents in under-represented low-income communities.
Our STEAM Wish Scholarships Members are dedicated to making the youth and young adults three wishes a reality.
With an annual contribution of $2,500 or more, you can become a member and help make a transformative difference to our local communities’ youths and young adults.
The Benefits
United by a vision to help change youth and young adults try their level best to improve their lives, STEAM Wish Scholarship members will enjoy access to annual events, opportunities to collaborate closely with KCC and receive direct updates from the youth, young adults and their families.
Membership in the STEAM Wish Scholarships signifies more than just a donation symbolizes a commitment to making a difference in the lives of children across our region.
Bronze Level | $2,500
- Invite to End of Year Holiday Party
- STEAM Wish Scholarships Quarterly Newsletter
- Early Access to KCC Ticketed Events
- Website Listing
- Annual Report Listing
- Dedicated Funding
Silver Level | $5,000
- All of the $2,500 level benefits PLUS:
- Invitation to KCC STEAM Mid-Year Event (+ Guest)
- Volunteer Opportunities with Cancer Families
- Preferential Seating at All KCC Events
- Eligibility to Vote for 2025 RFP Selection for Dedicated Funding
Gold Level | $7,500
- All of the $5,000 level benefits PLUS:
- Dedicated Social Media Thank You from KCC
Platinum Level | $10,000
- All of the $7,500 level benefits PLUS:
- VIP Exclusive Dinner with the Executive Director (+ Special Guest)
In the donation form where it says ‘Summary’ you can select the tax amount. The default option might be “17%”, but by selecting “Other,” you can avoid being charged extra.
A Deepest Thank You to Our Current STEAM Wish Scholarship Members
This incredible group of supporters brings unwavering dedication and passion to KCC, making a profound impact that does not go unnoticed:
Thank you for being a beacon of hope and healing in our community.
Have Questions?
We invite you to reach out to Ashton at jeile1.riley@kccplus.org to learn more about the STEAM Wish Scholarships and the impact of your support.
STEAM Sponsor
Partner For Purpose
Join the fight to help improve STEAM educational and job placement partners by becoming one of our valued sponsors. These partners are vital in helping raise awareness and providing significant resources for the youth and young adults within our local communities.
- SUSTAINING SPONSORS
- SIGNATURE EVENT SPONSORS
- COMMUNITY PARTNERSHI
The Benefits
- Enjoy exclusive benefits designed to maximize brand visibility.
- Boost your company’s brand while connecting with the community.
- Reinforce your commitment to corporate social responsibility.
- Make an actual difference in the lives of families doing the best in low – income under-represented communities for their youth and young adults.
Sustaining Sponsorships
Become a cornerstone of the KrossPlayGaming Catalyst Center (KCC) mission by joining our Sustaining Sponsors Program.
As a sustaining sponsor, your organization will play a vital role in transforming the lives of low – income under-represented youth and young adults in our communities.
STEAM Signature Event Sponsorships
Boost your company’s brand while connecting with the community.
Event Sponsorships are a fantastic way to boost your company’s brand and connect with the community. KCC hosts a variety of signature events and sponsor-centric programs throughout the year that promise brand visibility and meaningful engagement.
From galas to fundraisers to community outreach initiatives, each program presents a unique platform for your company to connect with the community and leaves a lasting impression.
STEAM Annual Gala
Details
Join us for an unforgettable night of impact and inspiration.
The 2026 gala will feature live music, signature cocktails and live + silent auctions – all in an effort to support STEAM outcomes for our youth and young adults.
Saturday, February – TBD
7 – 11 p.m.
The Revelry North End
The evening will feature:
- Signature Cocktails + Unique Culinary Experiences
- Premier Live & Silent Auctions
- Live Big Band + Dancing
Tickets
Stay tuned for when tickets go live!
To join the waitlist, click below.
Join Waitlist
Sponsor
Our annual signature gala presents the perfect opportunity for corporate sponsors, small businesses and community partners to get engaged, generate brand awareness and treat yourselves and your guests to a night of fun and philanthropy.
Contact jerile1.riley@kccplus.org for details.
2026 Sponsorship Packages
Care to donate a bottle of bourbon or champagne for our signature bottle pull?
This raffle is always a crowd favorite, and your contribution will directly support our mission in a fun and unique way. Bottles must be valued at $50 or more.
Get Involved
Ignite Hope for STEAM Initiatives:
At KCC, giving the gift of time is one of the most valuable contributions you can make to our STEAM cause. That’s why we offer ongoing opportunities for individuals like you to get involved and make a difference throughout the year.