Philanthropy

  • Overview

    Overview

    We believe rugby is a sport for everyone. Whether you are a player or a fan, rugby is a game that is enjoyed by all. USA Rugby is committed to making rugby fun and accessible at all levels of play across the country.

    Our fundraising activities support rugby youth initiatives, coaching and referee development, and build world-class athletes through our USA National Teams.

    We rely on people like you: our friends, fans and corporate donors. It is only through your passion, dedication, and involvement that we can achieve our goals. To learn more about how to become involved, please visit our Show Your Support and Get Involved pages.

  • About Us

    About Us

    Philanthropic Mission Statement

    Our philanthropic mission is to support, promote, develop and grow the sport of rugby at all levels in the United States.

    References

    501(c)(3)

    USA Rugby Trust 2016 Form 990

    Official Philanthropic Partner

    USA Rugby is proud to be the official philanthropic partner of the Rugby Business Network, the world’s biggest and most influential network for senior business people with a passion for rugby.

    Our Corporate Partners

    Special thanks to our corporate partners who have assisted us with events across the globe to grow and develop rugby domestically.

  • Leadership

    Leadership

    Staff

    Staff

    Chris Reed
    Chris Reed
    Chief Development Officer

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    Chris has been a fundraiser in higher education for more than 13 years and was the head rugby coach for both men’s and women’s programs at the same college for 15 years. He has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Johnson State College in Vermont. Chris also served as a rugby administrator at the local and regional levels in New England for nearly 20 years and helped to establish the state based youth rugby organization in New Hampshire. He is a current rugby referee and old boy player, and organizes a free summer touch rugby league annually. When not on or near the rugby pitch, Chris and his family enjoy camping, hiking, fly fishing and spending as much time enjoying the outdoors together as possible.

    Chris can be reached at creed@usarugby.org or 720-508-8003.