MidwayUSA Foundation’s Hometown Challenge Sweepstakes Generates Over $1.6 Million for Youth Shooting Sports
Columbia, MO – MidwayUSA Foundation is proud to announce the monumental success of its 2025 Hometown Challenge Sweepstakes (HTC), adding over $1.6 million to assist youth shooting sports teams and organizations. The September sweepstakes saw exceptional participation nationwide, with 533 teams receiving direct endowment donations in the month. These contributions to youth shooting teams totaled $734,338.51, an amount that was instantly doubled by the Foundation’s 1:1 match thanks to the generosity of Larry and Brenda Potterfield. In addition, youth shooting sports organizations collectively brought in $85,890 and the Foundation added another $80,000 in incentives.
“Our Hometown Challenge demonstrates the power of grassroots fundraising when paired with our matching dollars and support from industry sponsors,” said MidwayUSA Foundation Executive Director Pete Eisentrager. “To add over $1.6 million to our endowments in just 30 days is undeniable proof that MidwayUSA Foundation is fully committed to securing the future of youth shooting sports.”
The top five fundraising teams are as follows:
- West Virginia University [WV] – Raised $131,055.00 | Won $15,000
- Metamora Clay Target Team [IL]- Raised $53,619.29 | Won $12,500
- Williams County Sportsman’s Educational Association [OH] – Raised $38,555.00 | Won $10,000
- Jackson Northwest Clay Crushers [MI] – Raised $28,276.00 | Won $7,500
- The X Count Teams [IN] – Raised $23,515.00 | Won $5,000
An additional 30 participating teams were drawn at random to receive $1,000 each, in endowment dollars. Unlike other fundraising incentives, donors were also awarded through our Hometown Challenge Sweepstakes thanks to many industry sponsors. Over 100 quality prizes were contributed by sponsors, including Ruger, Big Frig, Vortex, Walkers, Federal, Silencer Central, and others. MidwayUSA Foundation’s blog has the full list of winners.
Every endowment donation grows a team’s annual cash grant, which is crucial in covering shooting team expenses. The next incentive that will bring national support to your community youth shooting teams is Giving Tuesday. This year, the global day of giving is December 2 and is consistently MidwayUSA Foundation’s biggest day of the year. Mark your calendar and save the date to donate!
MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain and grow youth shooting sports by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is tax-deductible and allows the Foundation to assist in expanding and enhancing the leadership skills, confidence, and discipline of today’s youth through shooting sports activities. The Foundation supports all shooting disciplines. Learn more about how the MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports, visit midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570.
