Ministry Partner
Standing Soldier Ministry
Led by Ted Standing Soldier, raising Soldiers for Christ on the reservations of South Dakota through the power of sports and mentorship.
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California · South Dakota
Tracey’s Gifts Foundation
Opportunity should never depend on the cost of a uniform.
We support youth initiatives, sponsor team costs for young athletes, and invest in Native American youth across California and South Dakota.
Talent and effort should decide who plays.
Our guiding principle
The Foundation
A commitment to every young athlete.
Tracey’s Gifts Foundation removes the financial barriers that keep young people from competing, growing and belonging.
Our mission is to support youth initiatives and young athletes by sponsoring team costs, and to invest in the next generation of Native American youth.
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Team fees, uniforms, shoes and travel add up quickly. For many families, those costs are the difference between a child playing and sitting out. The Foundation steps in to cover them, so that talent and effort, not money, decide who takes the court.
Through Standing Soldier Ministry and Iron Five Basketball, we also mentor Native American youth, on the court and beyond it.
Areas of Focus
Where our support is directed.
Three disciplined areas of work, each designed to deliver direct, measurable support to young people and the programs that serve them.
I.
Youth Initiatives
We fund programs, camps and community efforts that give young people structure, purpose and a place to grow.
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Team Cost Sponsorship
We cover team fees, uniforms, footwear, camps and tournament travel for athletes who could not otherwise participate.
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Native American Youth
We provide mentorship and opportunity for Native youth through athletics, faith and community leadership.
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Our Approach
How we work.
01Direct Support
Funds are applied to the specific costs that keep a young person in the game.
02Stewardship
Every contribution is directed toward the young people we serve.
03Local Presence
We work within the communities we serve in California and South Dakota.
04Mentorship
We invest in character, discipline and faith alongside athletic development.
No young person should sit on the sidelines because their family cannot afford the price of playing.The Foundation’s Commitment
Who We Serve
Young people of real promise.
Athletes who love the game, families stretched thin, and Native youth who deserve someone in their corner.
Request Sponsorship- Youth programs and community initiatives
- Young athletes facing the cost of team participation
- Native American youth
- Children raised by grandparents or relatives
- Young people seeking mentorship
Impact
What a contribution provides.
Each gift is applied directly to the costs of participation.
$25
Covers a tryout or registration fee
$50
Provides a complete team uniform
$100
Outfits a player with court footwear
$250
Sponsors a full season of team costs
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Make a Gift
Invest in the next season.
Choose a one-time, monthly or annual contribution. All transactions are processed securely through Stripe.
Monthly Recommended
$25per month
Sustained support across the full season. Cancel at any time.
Give Monthly
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Email receipt issued for every gift
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Our Programs
Where your support goes to work.
The Foundation partners with ministries and teams that put young people on the court and walk alongside them off it.
Youth Basketball
Iron Five Basketball
2026 tryouts for boys and girls in grades 3–8. October 25 & November 8, 4:30–6:00 PM at East MS, Rapid City, SD.
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Support Our Initiatives
Faith-based sports ministry, youth athletic development, scholarships for under-resourced athletes, and community outreach through athletics.
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Contact
Inquiries.
For sponsorship requests, partnership opportunities or questions about giving, please contact the Foundation directly.
General & Giving
Zeke Prado
Donations, partnerships and general questions about the Foundation.
[email protected]
Sponsorship Requests
Families & Teams
Request support for team fees, uniforms, equipment or travel.
Submit a request