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Independence MO 64050
CALL
800.886.0686
info@professionalfootballleague.org
HOURS
Mon To Fri 9AM to 4PM
LOCATION
Independence MO 64050
CALL
800.886.0686
info@professionalfootballleague.org
HOURS
Mon To Fri 9AM to 4PM
Building Football’s Future Together
Be recognized as a founding architect of the first Black-majority-owned professional football league. Your partnership will be documented in sports history and The Black Culture Report as a pivotal moment when Black ownership became structural reality in professional sports.
The Professional Football League (PFL) invites forward-thinking organizations to join us in creating American football’s most inclusive and innovative professional ecosystem. As a 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to advancing the sport, we offer unique partnership opportunities for those who share our vision of football’s future.
Shape the Future of Professional Football
Partner with the PFL during our formative stage and help design the future of professional football. Unlike established leagues with rigid structures, the PFL offers partners the unprecedented opportunity to:
“The PFL represents a blank canvas for innovation in professional football. Partners who join us now will help paint the future of the sport.”
Advance Values That Matter
The PFL is built on core values of leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to team. Our 501(c)(6) structure allows us to prioritize football advancement over profit maximization. Partners will:
“We’re not just building another league; we’re creating a values-based approach to professional football that can transform the sport.”
Beyond Traditional Sponsorship
The PFL offers a fundamentally different partnership model. Rather than conventional sponsorship arrangements, we seek collaborative relationships where partners:
“Partners won’t just place their logos on our platforms—they’ll help build those platforms from the ground up.”
First-Mover Advantage
Early partners gain significant advantages through:
A. Business & Brand Benefits:
B. Strategic Influence:
C. ESG/DEI Alignment:
D. Commercial Opportunities:
“Early partners will secure positions and recognition that simply won’t be available once the league is established.”
Create Football’s Future Together
The PFL is designed as a collaborative innovation platform where partners can:
As the league grows and matures:
“Together, we’ll create approaches to professional football that wouldn’t be possible within established structures.”
REQUIRED DISCLOSURES FOR 501(c)(6) SPONSORSHIPS:
Tax Treatment Disclosure: > “The Professional Football League is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association. Contributions to 501(c)(6) organizations are generally not tax-deductible as charitable donations under IRC Section 170. However, payments for sponsorships that provide commercial benefits (such as brand placement, hospitality, and advertising) may be deductible as ordinary business expenses under IRC Section 162. The deductibility of your specific contribution depends on the benefits received and your organization’s circumstances. Please consult your tax advisor.”
Commercial Benefits Disclosure: > “Founding Partner benefits include commercial value such as brand placement, hospitality, advisory participation, and business development opportunities. The value of these benefits may affect the tax treatment of your contribution.”
No Quid Pro Quo Disclosure: > “While Founding Partners receive recognition and benefits as described, contributions support the league’s 501(c)(6) mission to advance the business interests of Black-owned professional football franchises and promote industry development.”