Support Play Smart!

Almost every team in college basketball has been touched by gun violence. 


Play Smart is an advocacy organization comprised of coaches, players, politicians, non-profit organizations, and businesses focused on ending gun violence. It is our mission to educate, engage, and change the ways guns are stored in homes. We offer resources to help coaches, players, alumni, and all those who care prevent gun tragedies and heal teams and communities in the aftermath of loss.


Play Smart is hosting a Final Four Discussion on Friday, April 5 from 4-5pm in the Phoenix Convention Center. The event will feature Rex Chapman and a host of other luminaries. Free refreshments will be served and 50 signed copies of Rex's new book will be given away!


Please consider making a tax deductible donation to The Team as we help make this event a reality and support Play Smart's important mission.

Scroll down to our FAQs to explore other ways to donate, including by check and ACH transfer.

Donation FAQs

  • How do I donate by check?

    Please fill out this form first, and then all check donations can be sent to:


    Amalgamated Charitable Foundation


    1825 K St. NW Washington, DC 20006


    IMPORTANT: Please note THE TEAM in the memo or special instructions line.

  • How do I donate by wire or ACH contributions?

    Please fill out this form first, and then use the following instructions:


    • Receiving Bank: Amalgamated Bank, 275 Seventh Ave. New York, NY 10001, 212-620-8836
    • ABA/Routing: 026003379
    • Beneficiary Account: 151034094
    • Beneficiary Address: 275 Seventh Ave. New York, NY 10001

    IMPORTANT: Please note THE TEAM in the memo or special instructions line.

  • How do I make securities contributions?

    Please fill out this form first, and then use the following brokerage instructions: 


    Pershing, LLC DTC #0443


    • Account Registration: Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc.
    • Account Number: NAW-005841

    IMPORTANT: Please note THE TEAM in the memo or special instructions line.

  • How do I make a grant from a Donor Advised Fund or Private Foundation?

    Please fill out this form first, and then use the following information:


    Amalgamated Foundation’s EIN is: 82-1517696


    Mailing address:


    Amalgamated Charitable Foundation


    1825 K St. NW Washington, DC 20006


    IMPORTANT: Please note THE TEAM in the memo or special instructions line.

We are grateful for anything you can contribute to us as we help athletes become great teammates and citizens. If you have any questions, please fill out the form below. Thank you for your support!

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The Team is administered by the Amalgamated Foundation, an independent nonprofit public charity. In addition to administering Fiscally Sponsored Funds like The Team, the Foundation also offers Advance Change Funds, donor advised funds uniquely committed to social change. Reflecting their shared commitment to positive social change, Amalgamated Foundation receives charitable contributions from and maintains service agreements with Amalgamated Bank but is not a program or activity of Amalgamated Bank. For more information go to amalgamatedfoundation.org. 


Variance power:


All gifts and grants to projects are subject to the Amalgamated Foundation’s authority to vary the terms of the gift. As stated in Article III, Section 1 (B) (4) of the Bylaws, the Foundation adheres to Treasury Regulation 1.170A-9(e)(11)(v)(B)(1), commonly known as Variance Power. This allows the Foundation to “modify any restriction or condition on the distribution of funds for any specified charitable purposes or to specified charitable purposes or to specified agencies if, in the sole judgment of the governing body (without the necessity of the approval of any participating trustee, custodian, or agent), such restriction or condition becomes, in effect, unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment, or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the community or area served.”